Stories

Got ice dams? What to do and how to prevent them

Act now to avoid costly repairs

Ice dams, both awe-inspiring and terrifying, are showing up on many Minnesota homes this winter thanks to heavy snowfall and extreme cold. Find out how to deal with ice dams now and prevent them in the future, which can also save you money on your heating bills.

Castle Community a model for energy efficient redevelopment

Now multi-use with 20% energy savings

A unique collaboration brought energy modeling and efficiency measures into the renovation of the former National Guard Armory in Rochester—now dubbed the Castle Community. The measures are expected to reduce energy use by 20% when the building reopens as a multi-use space consisting of a restaurant, artist studios, gallery, and community gathering and events center.

Southeast MN getting charged up about electric vehicles!

Collaboration with Support from CERTs

Electric vehicle growth is happening across Southeast Minnesota! Cities, private businesses, and electric utilities have all been learning, sharing, and taking action across the region with facilitation from CERTs.