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Metro CERT helps connect, provide support for, and increase the effectiveness of local community energy projects

Recent Blog Posts

Salsa a la Salsa Restaurant in Minneapolis
Matt Kazinka - LEDC
Fri, 02/03/2012 - 4:33pm
For restaurant owners like Lorenzo Ariza, energy costs can make the difference between profit and loss any given month. “Every time I looked at my expenses, I wondered how I could reduce them,” says Ariza, who has owned Salsa a la Salsa Restaurant in Minneapolis since 2002. “I...
CERTs Seed Grants
Joel Haskard
Tue, 01/24/2012 - 5:26pm
  As we kick off 2012, we are excited to announce the projects awarded CERTs seed grants in each of the seven Minnesota CERTs regions. Each region awarded $10,000 worth of seed grants, catalyzing energy efficiency and renewable energy projects across the state. The funding is provided by the...
USDA Rural Development
Dan Thiede
Mon, 01/23/2012 - 12:58pm
USDA Rural Development is seeking applications to provide assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to complete a variety of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Funding is available from USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) authorized by the 2008 Farm...

Upcoming Metro Events

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Metro Case Studies

Background In 2009, the Center for Energy and the Environment (CEE) received a grant from the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust...
The Bakken, Minneapolis’ museum of Electricity in Life, is devoted to educating the public about the role of electricity in our lives. Their exhibits...
How do you help new homeowners financially beyond the initial purchase of their homes? One approach is to renovate the homes with energy use and...
Project Independence Solar PV Dedication at Chisago Lakes Middle School

Metro Highlights

Metro CERT Goals:

  • Create a network to support and encourage collaboration among Twin Cities community-based energy projects and planning efforts
  • Provide organizing support to help local efforts get off the ground
  • Connect local efforts with technical resources
  • Help the State of Minnesota achieve its energy efficiency and renewable energy goals

The best way to get involved with the Metro CERT is to become an Affiliate:

Metro Contact

Diana
Diana McKeown
Metro CERT Director
Eureka Recycling
Email, 612-455-9172
 
 
 
 
 
 

Julia
Julia Eagles
Metro CERT Organizer
Eureka Recycling
Email, 612-455-9174

Metro Map

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Metro Community Groups


Use our map of local community organizations to connect with a group in your part of the state! Explore map.

CERTs Supported Projects

See CERTs-supported projects
CERTs awards mini-grants to community groups for energy efficiency and clean energy projects across Minnesota. We awarded grants in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2010. The average amount is $5,000. We have descriptions and maps of all of the projects that we’ve funded. Check them out to see what folks are doing! See projects

Volunteer & Get Involved

Volunteer & Get Involved
Looking to get involved in your community and make connections with others in Minnesota who are passionate about clean energy and energy efficiency? There are lots of different ways to plug in. Learn more

Metro Steering Committee

  • Clarence Chaplin, St. Joan of Arc
  • Neely Crane-Smith, Center for Energy and the Environment (CEE)
  • Chris Gilchrist, Minnesota Department of Commerce Office of Energy Security
  • Sean Goswieski, Alliance for Sustainability
  • Tony Hainault, Hennepin County – Metropolitan Energy Policy Coalition (MEPC)
  • Jen Hassebroek, City of Oakdale
  • Paul Hoff, Mahtomedi Area Green Initiative (MAGI)
  • Jennifer McLoughlin, City of Woodbury
  • Philipp Muessig, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
  • Ellen Richter, City of White Bear Lake
  • Lola Schoenrich, Great Plains Institute

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Metro CERT is housed and supported by Eureka Recycling