Northeast Region
Northeast CERT members believe that clean energy will use local resources, invigorate local economies, and improve the environment
Recent Blog Posts
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...
Brittney Bray
Mon, 01/23/2012 - 10:31am
Throughout Minnesota, schools are making a conscious effort to promote energy efficiency – both in the classroom and in practice. Now, the Minnesota Department of Education is partnering with the U.S. Department of Education to recognize these schools with the newly launched Green Ribbon Schools...
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Northeast Case Studies
Part of the challenge of teaching is getting students involved and excited about the material they are learning. As science, and especially learning...
In 2007 Rebecca Spengler decided to start a business, and rather than starting from scratch she choose to revamp an existing laundromat in Ely,...
Moorhead is home to two 750-kW wind turbines, Zephyr and Freedom. Moorhead Public Service’s Capture the Wind program has garnered national attention...
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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 Contact
Bill Mittlefehldt
NE CERT Coordinator
Email, 218-726-6146
Northeast Map
Northeast 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
Northeast Steering Committee
- Dave Abazs, renewable energy expert
- Jeff Borling, Director of Itasca Business Development, APEX/IEDC
- Anni Friesen, Duluth Energy Efficiency Project
- Chuck Hartley, LHB
- Bill Hilty, MN Legislature (District 8A)
- Aaron Hoffmeister, Whole Foods Co-op
- Tom Kurhajetz. Kurhajetz Electric
- Mike Mageau, UMD Center for Sustainable Community Development
- Angie Miller, Community Action Duluth
- Bill Mittlefehldt, Staff for NE CERT
- Tim Olhoff, RREAL
- Jim Plummer Iron Range Resources
- Steve Robinson, Northern Energetics energy auditor
- Mark Thell, Onanegozie RC&D Council member & farmer
- Leo Wilenius, Lake Country Power Coop
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More Resources for the Northeast Region
Meeting Notes:
- April 7, 2011
- March 3, 2011 – Excited About Energy on the Iron Range
- February 4, 2010
- June 11, 2008
- February 1, 2008
- October 18, 2007
- June 29, 2007
- March 23, 2007
- October 27, 2006
- July 14, 2006
- April 7, 2006
Presentations:
- Biomass Binary Power/Organic Rankine Cycle: Local Renewable District Heat & CHP for Grand Marais (1.32mb pdf) – Chuck Hartley, LHB
- Biomass Binary Power: Efficient Co-generation on a Local Scale (2.3mb pdf) – Chuck Hartley, LHB
- Wind Monitoring, Mapping and Economic Feasibility along NE MN’s Northshore (4mb pdf) – Mike Mageau, UMN Duluth
Publications:
- Strategic Energy Plan: Each regional team spent considerable time mapping regional energy use and identifying clean energy opportunities in its Regional Strategic Energy Plan. Read all the details on the Regional Plans page.
- Renewable Energy School Task List
- Northern Minnesota Renewable Energy Center
Clean Energy Resource Teams