Stories

Grid Catalyst wins award for work with energy start-ups and entrepreneurs

January 2023

Minnesota’s Grid Catalyst is one of 24 clean tech incubators and accelerators across the country awarded $50,000 in cash prizes from the U.S. Department of Energy for their high-impact ideas that support energy start-ups and entrepreneurs. We spoke with Grid Catalyst Founder & President Nina Axelson to learn more.

Partnership expands access to heat pumps in Greater Minnesota

January 2023

Learn how residents saved over 27% in heating and cooling costs when a utility collaborated with a CAP and a nonprofit to make the most of Weatherization Assistance Programs and new technology.

How did CERTs serve Minnesota communities in 2022?

January 2023

Before we get too far into 2023 we want to take a moment to look back and share the ways we were able to work with Minnesotans to advance clean energy in 2022.

Bemidji music and arts organization gets energy efficiency tune-up

December 2022

For 30 years, Headwaters Music & Arts has been providing the Bemidji community with a space to grow through art at any skill level. With the help of a CERTs Seed Grant, the building is now illuminated sustainably for several generations of artists. As far as energy efficiency goes, this establishment is getting tuned up.