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Metro CERT Annual Event

This year's Metro CERT Annual Event takes place Thursday, April 30, from 4-8 p.m. at Hyland Hills Ski Area Chalet in Bloomington with a focus rooted in community, resilient together.

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The Metro CERT Annual Event is where the Twin Cities clean energy community comes to connect, celebrate, and ignite what’s next.

For nearly two decades, this powerhouse gathering has united neighbors, leaders, and innovators from across the 11-county region to share wins, spark ideas, and build momentum for Minnesota’s clean energy future.

Don’t miss the energy!

2026 Metro CERT Annual Event

We're excited to announce our upcoming event: Thursday, April 30, at the Hyland Hills Ski Area Chalet in Bloomington.

  • 4-4:30 p.m. | Sign in and networking
  • 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Program
    • Metro CERT Year in Review
    • Community Energy Ambassadors program highlight
    • Resilient community projects fireside chat
  • 6:30-8 p.m. | Networking

We will have a prize drawing for attendees who carpool, bike, or take public transportation to the event! If you’re looking to carpool, check out our Carpool Signup Sheet.

Registration is open through April 28, 2026 at 5 p.m.!

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Sending a huge THANK YOU to our sponsors!

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Our sponsors keep the Metro CERT Annual Event free for all to attend!

Gigawatt ($5,000)

City of Minneapolis

Great River Energy

Megawatt ($2,500)

Xcel Energy

Kilowatt ($1,000)

  • Center for Energy and Environment
  • CenterPoint Energy
  • EnerChange
  • Energy Smart
  • Minnesota Department of Commerce - Division of Energy Resources
  • Ramsey County

Watt ($500)

  • Dakota Electric Association  
  • Macalester College 
  • Sunrise Banks

Metro CERT Annual Events over the years