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Cities, school districts, and government agencies are using a shared contract to streamline the process of procuring solar power. The state of Minnesota and nearly a dozen other government entities will use a collaborative buying approach to build 4 megawatts of on-site solar....
MN Dept. of Commerce
Fri, 09/14/2018 - 9:47am
There are great incentives for multifamily building owners—and their tenants—to make energy efficiency improvements. Just ask Grant Hartley, building manager and co-owner of Diamond Pointe Apartments in South...
Joel Anastasio
Fri, 07/13/2018 - 1:20pm
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...
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,...
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Annette Fiedler is Physical Development Director of the Southwest Regional Development Commission. She grew up in Nebraska, attending high...
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For those interested in solar on your home or business, come join the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) at the Solar Twin Cities – Solar Power Hour. The free event is hosted by the City of Maplewood and the...
in Plymouth
6:00pm to 7:00pm
Interested in solar for your home or business?
Come join the MREA at the our Solar Twin Cities – Solar Power Hour event hosted at the City of Plymouth – City Hall – Medicine Lake Room. Attend a Free...
in Edina
1:00pm to 5:00pm
The City of Edina and Midwest EVOLVE will hold an Electric Vehicle Ride & Drive during “Open Streets on 50th” on Sunday, Sept. 23, at Wooddale Park. Test drives will be offered to the public to showcase the...
in Woodbury
6:00pm to 7:00pm
Are you interested in learning whether owning a solar PV system is right for your home or business?
If yes, come join the MREA at our next Solar Twin Cities – Solar Power Hour hosted at the Woodbury City Hall...
in Minnetonka
6:30pm to 7:30pm
Are you interested in learning whether owning a solar PV system is right for your home or business?
If yes, come join the MREA at our next Solar Twin Cities – Solar Power Hour hosted at the City of Minnetonka...
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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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