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63 of Minnesota’s 87 counties now allow PACE financing. In these counties, there are more than 160 businesses, multi-family apartment buildings, nonprofits, places of worship, and other commercial entities with exciting projects under their belts.
Joel Haskard
Fri, 09/21/2018 - 2:06pm
Effective wastewater treatment systems are critical infrastructure to manage waste effluent within hundreds of communities in Minnesota.
The Minnesota Rural Water Association (MRWA) is partnering with MPCA, MnTAP...
Frank Jossi
Fri, 09/14/2018 - 9:57am
This article is reposted from the original by Frank Jossi in Midwest Energy News.
Cities, school districts, and government agencies are using a shared contract to streamline the process of procuring solar power...
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...
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Joel Haskard is the Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) Co-Director for the University of Minnesota’s Regional Sustainable Development...
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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...
in Roseville
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 Ramsey County Library in...
in Minneapolis
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 Pearl Community Center in...
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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 >>
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ENERGY SAVED: 347 billion BTUs
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PEOPLE: 270,000 impacted since 2009
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