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Geothermal Greenhouse Tour

 Whitewater Gardens will be hosting a an open house/tour of its geothermal winter production greenhouse and packing/storage shed. The tour will offer participants a chance to see the greenhouse in operation. For details,  email  Sandy ...

It's Getting Windier in Dodge, Mower and Goodhue Counties

By Brett Boese The Post-Bulletin, Austin MN ST. PAUL — Two wind farms projects in southeast Minnesota took another step forward Thursday at the Capitol, much to the chagrin of their vocal opponents. Despite protests from opponents, the 300-megawatt...

Mayo Clinic announces installation of 500 solar panels

From Rochester Post-Bulletin by Jeff Hansel Mayo Clinic announced this morning that it plans to undertake "the largest solar energy project in southeast Minnesota." Beginning this summer, about 500 solar panels will be installed on the roof of M...

Think Green Fair Invites Exhibitors

The 2010 Think Green Fair will take place from 10am-9pm on June 26th, 2010 at the Olmsted County Fairgrounds, Graham Park. Join us for this full full day celebration of green living and sustainability in southern Minnesota! What is Thinking Gree...

A Study in Green Science

Consulting-Specifying Engineer 2/1/2010 12:00:00 AM St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn., is one of the few educational institutions to receive a U.S. Green Building Council LEED Platinum rating for one of its buildings. The college's Regents Hall...

How communities can take control of their energy futures | Commentary | Minnesota Public Radio NewsQ

from MPR NewsQ by John Farrell March 5, 2010 Energy self-reliant states have stronger economies. And new data on wind power potential reveals that five Midwestern states could match their current electricity use with domestic wind power. But along w...

Austin Daily Herald | Officials host 'GreenStep Cities' workshop

Community leaders from Austin, Albert Lea, Owatonna and Lyle met to learn about the new Green Steps Cities initiative yesterday. Austin Daily Herald | Officials host 'GreenStep Cities' workshop

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USDA Rural Development to hold information sessions on

Farmers and rural small business owners interested in purchasing and installing renewable energy systems or making energy efficiency improvements are invited to attend one of three meetings, each with: Morning session 9:30 – 11:30 AM for farmers Af...

MN GreenStep Cities Workshop in Austin

On February 24, 2010, The Izaak Walton League (Minnesota Division and Austin chapter) and Austin Coalition for Environmental Sustainability are hosting a MN GreenStep Cities Workshop, an action plan for cities, counties and their citizens to reduce g...