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April 18 | 11 a.m. to noon

The Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources will conduct a virtual public hearing on April 18 on the State Delivery Plan for the 2024 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program for Low-Income Persons Application.

April 19 | 8:30-10:30 a.m.

414 2nd St NE, Minneapolis MN 55413

Join us for an in-person coffee meetup on April 19 to connect and explore the world of cleantech in Minnesota.

April 19, 2024 | 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

401 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis MN 55415

Join the Twin Cities Chapter of Association of Energy Engineers in a tour of U.S. Bank Stadium, tailored just for us cool conservation kids. 

April 20, 2024 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Iron Trail Motors Event Center, 919 6th Street South, Virginia MN

Earth Fest is an annual event initiated by the Iron Range Partnership for Sustainability. It is the largest sustainability fair on the Range, attracting over a thousand participants. Stop by and say hello to NE CERT Coordinator Nik Allen!

April 20 | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Eden Prairie Center - Center Court, 8251 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie MN 55344

Celebrate Earth Day with fun family activities and eco-friendly vendors to learn how you can live more sustainably and care for our environment.  

April 20, 2024 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

101 W 5th Street, Grand Marais MN 55604

Come to the Earth Day Fair for interactive booths, local goods, games, food, and a series of speakers!

April 21 | 10:15 a.m.

1500 Franklin Ave SE, Minneapolis MN 55414

Celebrate Earth Week with the Cabrini Care for Creation Team. We will host an interactive workshop about how to de-carbonize your home energy use.

April 22 | 5:30 p.m.

West Central Research and Outreach Center, 46352 State Hwy 329, Morris MN 56267

Celebrate Earth Day with Dr. Pete Wyckoff, Assistant Commissioner in the Energy Division at the Minnesota Department of Commerce. 

April 25 | 11 a.m. to noon

Hear key findings from Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) on a field study of a sample of ccASHPs in four Minnesota multifamily buildings, where CEE installed, monitored and evaluated the performance of these ccASHPs over at least one full heating season. 

April 26, 2024 | 12:30-1:30 p.m.

The USDOT Climate Change Center is hosting a 2024 webinar series on climate change and transportation topics

April 27 2024 | 10a.m. to 2p.m.

2707 Arena Drive, Willmar MN 56201

Join us at the Willmar Civic Center for speakers, exhibitors, kids activities, and more!

April 27 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

515 2nd St N, Stillwater MN 55082

Learn eco actions you can take for a better future. Everyone is welcome!

HOSTED BY CERTs
April 30, 2024 | 2-4:30 p.m.

Nobles County Government Center - Farmer's Room, 315 10th Street, Worthington MN 56187

Join the Clean Energy Resource Teams on April 30 in Worthington to learn more about a new program to engage Minnesotans with clean energy information — Community Energy Ambassadors.

HOSTED BY CERTs
May 2, 2024 | 3:30-7 p.m.

MacMillan Center at Abbott Northwestern, 2800 10th Ave S, Minneapolis MN 55407

Join us at the Metro CERT 2024 Annual Event for conversations about equitable project funding and increasing diversity in the clean energy workforce. Plus hear more about the work and resources CERTs can connect you and your community with to accelerate clean energy solutions. This free annual event is a great opportunity to learn, network, and have fun!

May 7 | 10-11 am

Lighting expert Ryan Krueger LS1-2, LS-C, will go through some of the basic fundamentals of lighting to provide insight into converting existing lighting systems to LED.

HOSTED BY CERTs
May 8, 2024 | 1-2 p.m.

Online

Join the Clean Energy Resource Teams for an informal question and answer session where you may ask any and all of your questions about tax credits, rebates, and the Community Energy Ambassador program. 

May 18, 2024 | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

1414 College Way, Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Legacy Hall, Fergus Falls MN 56537

Engage in an inspiring conversation with renowned meteorologist and author Paul Douglas. Paul will share the solutions that give him hope in a changing climate and how his personal journey informs his work. An interactive Q&A will follow Paul’s presentation. 

HOSTED BY CERTs
May 23, 2024 | 4-6 p.m.

West Central Initiative - Community Room, 1000 Western Ave, Fergus Falls MN 56537

Join the Clean Energy Resource Teams on May 23 in Fergus Falls to learn more about a new program to engage Minnesotans with clean energy information — Community Energy Ambassadors.

May 30, 2024 | 12-1p.m.

The USDOT Climate Change Center is hosting a 2024 webinar series on climate change and transportation topics

May 30 | 6:30-8 p.m.

Minnetonka Community Center Community Room/Virtual 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka MN 55345

Learn about and test out electric yard equipment — the cleaner, healthier, and quieter option. A brief presentation followed by demos of a wide variety of equipment including lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and trimmers.

June 4, 2024 | 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Mount Zion Temple, 1300 Summit Ave, St. Paul MN 55105

Join us for CUB’s annual event, in celebration of eight years advocating for Minnesota’s energy consumers.

June 5 | 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Mosaic Venue, 817 5th Ave S, Minneapolis MN 55404

The Environmental Initiative Awards is our annual recognition program to celebrate people working and projects collaborating at the nexus of a healthy environment, a prosperous economy, and an equitable society. 

HOSTED BY CERTs
June 6 | Noon

Online

Community Energy Ambassador Training Webinar: CERTs Regional Coordinator Nik Allen will provide an overview of how you can effectively engage your community as you connect them to the clean energy resources that fit their needs.

HOSTED BY CERTs
June 13 | Noon

Online

Community Energy Ambassador Training Webinar: CERTs Regional Coordinators will present home energy efficiency basics to help you understand different ways people can save money and energy in their homes.

June 18, 2024 | 1-2p.m.

The USDOT Climate Change Center is hosting a 2024 webinar series on climate change and transportation topics

HOSTED BY CERTs
June 18 | Noon

Online

Community Energy Ambassador Training Webinar: CERTs Regional Coordinators will provide an overview of how heat pumps can efficiently work in your home for space heating and cooling, as well as heating water and drying clothes.

HOSTED BY CERTs
June 20| Noon

Online

Community Energy Ambassador Training Webinar: CERTs Regional Coordinators will provide an overview of all things solar energy.

June 20, 2024 | 6-7:30 p.m.

1917 W Superior St, Duluth MN 55806

Join the City of Duluth and Duluth Folk School in a community workshop series on how to incorporate sustainable practices in your household! Food, free parking, and child activities are available.

June 21, 2024

MREA Fairgrounds, 7558 Deer Rd, Custer WI 54423

The MREA Industry Demo Day is a new event where participants can engage in hands-on demonstrations, join networking and educational sessions, and explore cutting-edge clean energy technologies.

June 22, 2024| 10a.m. to 11p.m.

MREA Fairgrounds, 7558 Deer Rd, Custer WI 54423

Ready for The Energy Fair? We know we are! Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 22 for a jam-packed day of education, demonstration, and FUN! 

Ticket sales go live on April 1

June 26-27, 2024

46352 State Hwy 329, Morris MN 56267

The two-day conference will cover electrifying the farm, utility transmission, ammonia as a farm fuel, reducing methane emissions, and the use of agrivoltaics for the organic grazing dairy herd.

July 18, 2024 | 6-7:30 p.m.

1917 W Superior St, Duluth MN 55806

Join the City of Duluth and Duluth Folk School in a community workshop series on how to incorporate sustainable practices in your household! Food, free parking, and child activities are available.

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