Metro Region
Metro CERT helps connect, provide support for, and increase the effectiveness of local community energy projects, mainly through our Affiliate Network.
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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
Metro Contact
Metro Steering Committee
- Michelle Gransee-Bowman, Division of Energy Resources, Minnesota Department of Commerce
- 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
- Lola Schoenrich, Great Plains Institute
- Joseph (Joe) Steffel, Utilities Director with the City of Buffalo
- Billy Weber, Center for Sustainable Building Research, University of Minnesota
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 Community Groups
Use our map of local community organizations to connect with a group in your part of the state! Explore map.
Stay Connected
Upcoming Metro Events
in Eagan
8:30am to 12:30pm
Recent Blog Posts
MN Dept. of Commerce
Fri, 05/10/2013 - 11:47am
Short-term green energy training model shows great promise: A short-term green energy training program in northeastern Minnesota generated full-time, living wage jobs for seven grateful participants. But the program’s impact can be measured not only in job creation, but in the benefits to those who...
Trevor Drake
Wed, 05/08/2013 - 5:30pm
Saint Paul, MN—Over 150 people gathered at the Science Museum of Minnesota on April 17th to attend the annual Metro CERT Spring Resource and Networking Event. The night provided a chance to learn about emerging technologies, connect with key players in community clean energy, check out an array of...
Kristi Loobeek
Wed, 05/08/2013 - 3:31pm
Spring time is a good look on Minnesota, wouldn’t you say? And summer is a even better one! With some of our hottest days ahead of us, consider joining Minnesota Valley Electric Company’s (MVEC) energy-saving campaign: “Beat the Peak Energy Challenge.” The main premise of...
Metro Case Studies
The City of White Bear Lake has a robust, independently owned restaurant community – one that attracts guests from around the metro area. This...
Restaurants use more energy per square foot than any other commercial business. However, saving energy is possible, as Trish Appleby has...
Located in the Minnesota River valley just southwest of the Twin Cities, Chaska bills itself as “a quality small town.” As the city grows, it is...
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
Metro Region Reports
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Metro CERT is housed and supported by Eureka Recycling
Clean Energy Resource Teams