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.
Upcoming Metro Events
Recent Blog Posts
Metro Case Studies
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
More Resources for the Metro Region
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