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Rural grocers are invited to an informational webinar on resources to help improve energy efficiency and reduce costs. Attendees will learn about energy usage audits, grants, financing resources and technical assistance specifically designed for small business owners and managers. The webinar will also include time for Q&A’s, so please bring them!
Date: Wednesday, November 5
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Presenters:
Colby Abazs, Business Renewable Energy Consultant
Clean Energy Resource Teams
Colby Abazs grew up in an off-grid home powered by solar and wind energy. As a kid, the batteries had to be above 50 volts to be allowed to watch movies. This sparked his interest in energy production and usage at a young age, a passion that he has continued to pursue throughout life. Currently, Colby helps businesses understand their options, learn about funding opportunities, and move forward in their renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. He lives on the family homestead in Finland, MN.
Peter Lindstrom, CERTs Manager of Public Sector & Community Engagement
UMN Extension Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships
Peter Lindstrom is the Manager of Public Sector & Community Engagement with the Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) at the University of Minnesota’s Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships and Extension. In this role Peter spearheads outreach and education to local units of government (i.e., cities, counties, townships, school districts) about approaches for financing energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements. Peter also represents District 10 on the Metropolitan Council, and served as the mayor of Falcon Heights for 10 years.
The Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships is pleased to offer this webinar as an additional episode in the rural grocery series, Shelf Life.
