Metro Region
Metro CERT helps connect, provide support for, and increase the effectiveness of local community energy projects
Recent Blog Posts
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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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:
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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
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
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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Factsheet & Metro Updates:
- Metro CERT Factsheet
- Winter 2012 Update
- Fall 2011 Update
- Summer 2011 Update
- Spring 2011 Update
- More Metro CERT Updates >>
Metro CERT is housed and supported by Eureka Recycling
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