
Southwest CERT is staffed by the Southwest Regional Development Commission, and many who participate in the SW CERT do so through the Rural Minnesota Energy Board. The Board came together to address issues surrounding the development of wind and other renewable energy development in Rural Minnesota.
The Southwest region includes Lincoln, Lyon, Redwood, Brown, Pipestone, Murray, Cottonwood, Watonwan, Rock, Nobles, Jackson, and Martin Counties.
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Visit the Rural Minnesota Energy Board’s Web site for past meeting minutes.
View the meeting notes and presentations from the last SW CERT meeting on Wind Development and Roads, Bridges & Land Use on February 11, 2008 in Windom, MN.
Past projects in the Southwest Region
The Southwest Region’s overall goal is to export more renewable energy than energy it imports and consumes—this includes conservation measures to reduce consumption as well as use of renewable energy generated and used locally. The result will be less dependence on foreign sources of energy, a potential for adding value to base resources available in the SW CERT region, and implementing more environmentally friendly energy technologies. This will be accomplished through focus on three objectives:
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.
Other Publications:
Community Wind Development Handbook
Model Wind Ordinance and Companion Document
Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Guide
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Annette Bair
SW CERT Coordinator
Southwest Regional Development Commission
507-836-8547 ext 101
phydev@swrdc.org

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