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Over 30 people met in Warren, Minnesota, (pop. 1,563) on the morning of Thursday, June 28, 2018, to learn how the city has advanced its local economy with energy efficiency and renewable energy, while saving the city on its bottom line.
Joel Haskard
Thu, 07/12/2018 - 4:36pm
On July 5, the MPCA released a request for proposal (RFP) for electric-vehicle (EV) charging stations using Volkswagen settlement funds. The purpose of the grant is to reduce air pollution by expanding access to EV...
Lissa Pawlisch
Thu, 07/12/2018 - 1:00pm
The Clean Energy Resource Teams are pleased to welcome Joel Anastasio as our new Coordinator for the Northwest Region. Based in Bemidji, Joel is already very engaged in local energy work, and his mix of education,...
Joel Haskard
Thu, 07/12/2018 - 12:47pm
The Clean Energy Resource Teams are pleased to welcome David Abazs as our new Coordinator for the Northeast Region. David has a deep background with both renewable energy and CERTs, and we couldn’t be more...
Dan Thiede
Mon, 07/09/2018 - 10:54am
The Clean Energy Resource Teams are a proud partner of the 4th annual Midwest Energy News 40 Under 40 Awards program that seeks to highlight emerging leaders throughout the region who work to accelerate America’s...
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Trevor Drake is a Project Manager at the Great Plains Institute. His CERTs work is focused on advancing solar PV deployment throughout Minnesota...
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in Richfield
6:00pm
Home and business owners in the Twin Cities have an opportunity to take advantage of record low solar pricing through a limited-time solar group purchase program. Solar Twin Cities is a solar group buy program that can help...
in Oakdale
6:30pm to 7:30pm
Home and business owners in the Twin Cities have an opportunity to take advantage of record low solar pricing through a limited-time solar group purchase program. Solar Twin Cities is a solar group buy program that can help...
1:00pm
What happens to solar photovoltaic (PV) panels when they come to the end of their useful lifetime? As the solar PV industry evolves and deployment levels grow, policymakers are beginning to consider how to deal with future...
in Falcon Heights
9:00am to 9:00pm
The Eco Experience is a huge exhibit at the Minnesota State Fair, filled with hands-on activities, demonstrations and resources. Check it out during the 12 days of the Minnesota State Fair: August 24 – September 4,...
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Wood is the fastest growing residential heat fuel in the United States and accounts for 75% of the residential renewable energy produced. Residential user have figured out that heating with wood and/or pellets has...
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CERTified Campaigns
Switch to Efficient Light Bulbs
Use this updated guide to find the right lights and learn more about lighting options. Start finding the right lights >>
Saving Watts & Drops Fundraisers
Groups can conduct fundraisers with energy and water saving products in collaboration with their utilities. Learn more >>
Project Impacts
CERTs makes a measurable impact through seed grants, campaigns, and programs.
ENERGY SAVED: 347 billion BTUs
SEED GRANTS: Awarded $1,070,000
PEOPLE: 270,000 impacted since 2009
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