Clean Energy Resource Teams

Practical steps to clean energy

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Celebrating 20 years of CERTS

We are excited to announce that 2023 is the Clean Energy Resource Teams' 20th Anniversary! We hope you will join us as we make plans to celebrate our CERTsiversary all year long!

Let's celebrate!

Recent News

12 AmeriCorps Sustainability Project Coordinators join CERTs

In 2022, CERTs worked with the AmeriCorps’ Climate Impact Corps to offer this new opportunity. In the first year of the program, we welcomed six Sustainability Project Coordinators, and we're thrilled to grow the program!

Welcome Karen Weldon

Get to know our new Evaluation Coordinator, Karen Weldon.

Local group helps mobile homeowners save money and energy

MPR features our work with manufactured home parks.

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Stories from Across Minnesota

Black and white image. A man with a braid is sitting on a rock structure. He sits close to a boy with a braid. Their backs face us as they overlook a cliff and trees.

Fanning the Flames: Native-run solar thermal company ignites careers

Minnesota map with Detroit Lakes Utilities circled and labeled

Community solar model to directly benefit energy assistance recipients progresses!

Alan Anderson sitting with grandchildren

Inflation Reduction Act Ambassador Story: Northfield man looks to protect his community’s tomorrow

Questions about the Inflation Reduction Act?

Guide to the Inflation Reduction Act

CERTs Seed Grant Applications

Thanks to all who inquired or applied for a seed grant! Applications closed October 10 at noon.

Steering committees select projects for funding later this year, and we'll announce the grantees in January 2024!

CERTs Seed Grants

Save money and stay comfortable in any weather!