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Minnesota utilities should be able to continue to meet or exceed their annual energy-savings goals over the next decade, according to the Minnesota Energy Efficiency Potential Study: 2020-2029 prepared for the Minnesota Department of Commerce and released on Dec. 4.
Dept. of Commerce
Thu, 12/13/2018 - 11:51am
This holiday season is an opportunity to pick out special gifts that your family will appreciate and that have the added bonus of delivering energy savings and a smaller carbon footprint.
When you select...
Dept. of Commerce
Thu, 12/13/2018 - 10:07am
Minnesota’s clean energy progress is continuing at a strong pace!
Overall, renewable energy generated 24.9% of the state’s electricity in 2017 compared to 8.4% in 2007, an increase of about 300% in the past...
Joel Haskard
Wed, 12/12/2018 - 2:07pm
The Clean Energy Resource Teams are pleased to introduce Colby Abazs, who will now be taking the lead as the coordinator of our Northeast Region!
Staffing Transition: Colby got started as part of a team working...
Joel Haskard
Wed, 12/05/2018 - 2:31pm
Juhl Energy, GE Renewable Energy, and Bank of America are partnering for what they call the first commercial, integrated solar-wind hybrid power generation project in the United States, according to articles in...
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The presentation provides an overview of why to use of wood energy, key components of wood energy systems, important steps in the design of wood energy systems, support available from the Forest Service Wood Energy Technical...
1:30pm to 2:30pm
The presentation provides a discussion on design aspects for thermal, CHP, and cooling systems fueled by wood energy. Existing project examples will be used to highlight technology, sizing, and energy system integration...
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This six-hour, online course has been created for those ready to take the NABCEP PV Associate Exam, or any entry-level exam in photovoltaics. We’ll discuss test-taking strategies, review the logistics of NABCEP exams,...
10:30am
This self-paced, online course uses presentations, assignments, quizzes, and webinars to demonstrate how to perform a PV site assessment for a home or small business, using the MREA PV Site Assessment Report Template....
in St. Paul
9:30am
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Switch to Efficient Light Bulbs
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Groups can conduct fundraisers with energy and water saving products in collaboration with their utilities. Learn more >>
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ENERGY SAVED: 384 billion BTUs
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PEOPLE: 287,000 impacted since 2009
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