Northeast Region

Northeast Map

Northeast Highlights

NE CERT is working primarily to further energy efficiency, wind, solar, and education-related projects across the region. In 2005 the team adopted an ambitious project goal: to complete demonstration projects at every school or community in the region. Since that time the team steadily pursued this goal linking schools and communities to the technical resources they need to implement their clean energy ideas.

Northeast CERT tours a wind farm on Iron Range

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Northeast Contact

Bill
Bill Mittlefehldt
NE CERT Coordinator
Email, 218-726-6146

Northeast Steering Committee

David Abazs, renewable energy expert
Jeff Borling, Director of Itasca Business Development, APEX/IEDC
Anni Friesen, Duluth Energy Efficiency Project
Don Graves, Hibbing Community College; RETAP
Mike Mageau, UMD Center for Sustainable Community Development
Angie Miller, Community Action Duluth
Bill Mittlefehldt, Staff for NE CERT
Ardi Nurmi-Wilberg, Iron Range Partnership for Sustainability
Tim Olhoff, RREAL
Jim Plummer, Iron Range Resources
Steve Robinson, Northern Energetics energy auditor
Robert Ward, Financial Services Advisor
Leo Wilenius, Lake Country Power Coop
Okey Ukaga, U of M Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships

Northeast CERT Operating Procedures

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

Northeast Community Groups

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

Upcoming Northeast Events

Jun

NE CERT Clean Energy Tour

in Duluth

1:00pm to 4:00pm

Jun

Will Steger Foundation's Summer Institute on Energy Education

in Sandstone

9:00am to 5:00pm

Aug

Will Steger Foundation's Minnesota's Changing Climate

in Saint Paul

9:00am to 5:00pm

More Upcoming Events

Recent Blog Posts

AEOA’s Get SETT Program creates jobs, cultivates potential

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...

Forget Biggest Loser: Biggest Saver is helping Crow Wing Power customers conserve energy at home

Sarah Hayden

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 4:04pm

Crow Wing Power members are invited to participate in the Biggest Saver Challenge to use less electricity than they have in previous years—a contest which could win them a credit of $50, $100 or $250 off their electric bill! The biggest saver is the biggest winner. The contest runs from May 1...

Looking to fund projects? Check out these current opportunities!

MN Dept. of Commerce

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 10:37am

The following is a sample of new energy-related funding opportunities being promoted by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources. RFP for Conservation Applied Research and Development Grant Program – Seeks proposals from organizations or individuals...

Northeast Case Studies

Curiosity and continuous improvement pay off: Weatherization fixes cut waste in Itasca County

Randy Washburn has a knack for how things operate. Although he has only been Supervisor of Itasca County’s Facilities Management Office for five...

Building Community around Clean Energy: Finland Community Center Geothermal Project

Finland, a small town in Northeastern Minnesota, wanted a new space for community members to gather, teach, learn, and hold meetings for their...

Ely’s Adventure Inn is a Lean, Green, Hospitality Machine

Susan and Mike Edgington know how important it is to protect the environment. As people who rely on the pristine beauty of the Boundary Waters Canoe...

More 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