Minnesotans come to CERTs with all sorts of clean energy ideas, motivated by all sorts of reasons: saving money, increasing independence and self-reliance, conserving natural resources, diversifying farm income, sharing personal or organizational values, reducing pollution, addressing reliability or resilience concerns, helping vulnerable members of their communities…the list is a long one.
Sometimes, the project is quick and easy, the resources readily available, the solution obvious. Sometimes, it’s not — sometimes it takes digging, strategizing, problem solving. Either way, that’s what we’re here for: to support Minnesota communities with the projects that are important to them.
Over the next few months, we’ll be sharing stories of community-based clean energy projects funded in the 2024 round of CERTs Seed Grants. Watch for stories about lighting upgrades that save thousands of dollars, energy efficiency projects at food shelves and a homeless shelter, and outreach efforts to help residents save money on their energy use.
We hope that they will inspire projects in your community, and if they do, the CERTs team will be here to support you!
Melissa, Joel, & Diana
CERTs Co-Directors