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Minnesota is the regional leader in the Midwest and #10 overall for the 2022 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard. 

To increase the ease of use of electric vehicles, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the state, the MPCA has $664,000 available to install Level 2 EV charging stations in public places, workplaces, and multiunit dwellings. 

The U.S. Solar Photovoltaic Manufacturing Map includes active manufacturing sites that contribute to the solar photovoltaic supply chain, including sites in Minnesota.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency offers a new online training to help small businesses adapt to environmental challenges and find cost savings.

Regional Indicators Initiative updated their analysis of greenhouse gas emissions in Minnesota cities based on community-wide data collection and analysis. See what's new!

Watch Lissa Pawlisch and Peter Lindstrom's presentation to the Southcentral Minnesota Clean Energy Council on clean energy incentives within the Inflation Reduction Act.

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 includes money saving opportunities for residents through tax credits and rebates, often based on area median income. But what is area median income, and how can you calculate yours? Let us explain. 

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 includes money saving opportunities for residents through tax credits and rebates, often based on area median income. But what is area median income, and how can you calculate yours? Let us explain. 

CERTs partnered with AmeriCorps’ Climate Impact Corps to offer new opportunities to serve throughout Minnesota. We're thrilled to welcome the six Sustainability Project Coordinators who will support community-driven projects, build local partnerships, encourage local environmental action, and provide education to help households decrease energy costs across our state.

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 includes money saving opportunities for residents through tax credits and rebates. But what's the difference between the two? Let us explain. 

Congratulations to Faribault, Kasson, and La Crescent, cities in the Southeast CERT region which advanced in the GreenStep Cities program to steps 2, 3, and 4 respectively in 2022. A welcome to New Prague who joined the program this year and kudos to the cities of Northfield, Red Wing, and Rochester for maintaining their status in steps 4 and 5.

Every year the Environmental Initiative Awards celebrate people and projects working in partnership at the nexus of a healthy environment, a prosperous economy and an equitable society. We are honored to receive the 2022 Energy and Climate award for our work to reduce energy use and costs for manufactured home residents!

After a decade with CERTs, we send best wishes to our Rural Energy Development Program Manager Fritz Ebinger as he embarks on his next professional journey. Learn about the impact and reach of his work, as well as "The Greatest Hits of Fritz."