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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Do you know how to match solar panels to a battery? 🌞 Learn how to pick out off-grid equipment from experts who built this off-grid farm stand and put a fridge in it! Read: www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/story/cooler...

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Are you pairing solar panels with battery storage in Minnesota? You could qualify for up to $7,000 in upfront state and utility incentives. 🔋☀️ 🔗 Learn more & apply through the MN Dept. of Commerce: mn.gov/commerce/ene...

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

La Crescent celebrates new solar panels on the Wieser Memorial Park Pavillion!🌞 www.hometownsource.com/caledonia/la... Read more about Ludwigson's work in La Crescent and how the majority of the city's energy comes from clean energy! 🫧 www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/story/la-cre...

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Ready to add solar energy to your school? MN Solar for Schools round 2 readiness assessment opens 8/3! buff.ly/HeWzzzJ

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Warm Weather Tips for Keeping Cool! Schedule a Home Energy Audit to see how you can make your home more energy efficient in all types of weather! Find more tips: buff.ly/45vqefX

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Warm Weather Tips for Keeping Cool! Keep your curtains, blinds, and shades closed during the day. Find more tips for saving energy: buff.ly/45vqefX

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Warm Weather Tips for Keeping Cool! If the air quality index is at a safe level and humidity isn't too high, take advantage of free, cooler, evening air by opening your windows at night. Find more tips for saving energy: buff.ly/45vqefX

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Warm Weather Tips for Keeping Cool! If you have air conditioning, set your thermostat at 78°F and use a fan when you're in the room to feel cooler and reduce energy costs. Find more tips for saving energy: buff.ly/45vqefX

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Has your community signed up for GreenStep's new Fast Track Cohort? The 6-month program is designed to help small & mid-sized communities complete practical GreenStep actions, learn from peers, and access guidance from GreenStep Best Practice Advisors. Register by 7/18:

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Fast Track Cohort | GreenStep Cities

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

On April 30, over 270 people gathered in Bloomington for the 19th Metro CERT Annual Event! Get the scoop on what took place and see all the great photos in our recap:

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Metro CERT Annual Event Recap

On April 30, 2026, over 270 people gathered at the Hyland Hills Chalet in Bloomington for the 19th Metro CERT Annual Event.

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Worried about energy escaping your home, especially on these hot days? Several metro cities have Home Energy Squad energy assessment incentives for their residents this summer. Find out which what's available:

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Home Energy Squad summer discounts for the metro region

Several metro cities have Home Energy Squad energy assessment incentives for their residents this summer.

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Congrats to Hourcar on their $500K grant to grow their program! The money will help the program expand in north Minneapolis and on St. Paul’s East Side this summer.

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Hourcar gets $500K grant to grow electric-vehicle car-sharing program

The money will help the program expand in north Minneapolis and on St. Paul’s East Side this summer.

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

The Lake Charlotte Solar project will generate 150 MW of solar electricity and it store 600 MW hours of power in a batter energy storage system in Martin County. Supporters of the project say it will help meet the MN’s clean energy mandate by 2040. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

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PUC approves permits for big solar power and energy storage project in southern Minnesota

The Lake Charlotte Solar project would generate 150 megawatts of electricity and would provide 600 megawatt hours of energy storage in a battery system in Rutland Township in Martin County. It would…

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Congratulations to the Outreach Program of Brainerd Lakes! We're inspired by your CERTs Seed Grant project and can't wait to see what you do next! www.pineandlakes.com/news/local/o...

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Outreach Program of Brainerd Lakes receives clean energy grant

The Clean Energy Resource Teams awarded seed grants to 52 energy efficiency and renewable energy projects across Minnesota.

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

The MN Marine Art Museum is such a cultural gem! “This solar installation will allow us to demonstrate climate leadership through action, and show that we value sustainability outside of our exhibitions as well." - Kamala Nair, MMAM’s Associate Curator of Climate & Clean Water.

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Rooftop solar coming to MMAM thanks to Frankenthaler grant

The Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) was awarded a $75,000 grant from the Frankenthaler Climate Initiative (FCI) in 2025 to install a rooftop solar array, further advancing the museum’s commitment

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Join our coffee chat 7/24 to learn how the MN Technical Assistance Collaborative connects 100+ organizations to support climate and clean energy projects across the state. Stacey Grant will join us to give a rundown of how it can help your community bring projects to life. buff.ly/IFLYCIe

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

“The projects we funded reflect our priority to invest in the people & community infrastructure that will ensure the benefits of the clean energy transition reach all Minnesotans,” says Metro CERT Coordinator Aaron Backs. “We’re proud to support such innovative projects across the region.”

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

“This round of CERTs Seed Grants shows how communities across southeast MN are approaching clean energy in practical, locally grounded ways,” says SE CERT Coordinator Jennifer Lindahl.

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The Boys and Girls Club of Detroit Lakes updated their hydroponic farm facility’s lighting to reduce energy costs and increase sustainability. Check out those LED-lit veggies! Get to know the 2026 CERTs Seed Grant recipients: buff.ly/o174dKB

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

“It’s inspiring to see the creative ideas behind these clean energy projects. Communities know what they need to address the issues they face. While the results include saving energy and money, they often also provide comfort and safety for our neighbors and their families.” - Maggie Kozak, CERTs

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

“We’re excited to watch these projects launch across the southwest region of the state,” says Southwest CERT Coordinator Nadya Bucklin. “Local residents & communities will benefit from the energy savings, and the stories we share about the project outcomes will help launch more clean energy ideas.”

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

“We’re witnessing such exciting energy-saving projects across northwestern MN, and this round of CERTs Seed Grants is no exception,” says Northwest CERT Coordinator Anna Peterson. “The upgrades will save energy and money, as well as provide cleaner air and more comfortable spaces for residents.”

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Flying Cloud Landfill is 236 acres and if the buildable area were fully utilized for solar, it could generate 43.1 megawatts of power. Closed Minnesota landfills could generate as much as 950 megawatts of power “or enough to power over 100,000 homes.”

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Solar hopes rise again at Flying Cloud Landfill

A pilot project is renewing interest in solar at Flying Cloud Landfill, but legal, financial and engineering hurdles still stand in the way.

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

“CERTs Seed Grants have always provided a way to move ideas forward. We’re excited to keep the clean energy momentum going across Minnesota, especially for residents who need it the most,” said CERTs Co-Director Melissa Birch. kroxam.com/care-and-sha...

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Care and Share Organization of Crookston receives CERTs Seed Grant to help fund building renovations – KROX

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

“We decided that we wanted to bring something more for our Latino community, and that’s how we started doing the energy navigators,” Trapero said. It's inspiring to see how people use our Community Energy Ambassadors materials & make the information relevant for their communities:

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St. James initiative energizes homes, hearts alike

ST. JAMES — What started as conversations about high utility bills and aging home systems has grown into a nationally recognized clean energy initiative reaching hundreds of households in St.

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

CERTs loves a good heat pump story, and this is a simple one: Money savings and additional comfort for residents of four apartments in the City of Halstad (pop. 564) with the help of high efficiency cold climate air source heat pumps and the support of a CERTs Seed Grant. buff.ly/vDgWGZK

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

“The projects across central MN have the potential to impact our residents & neighbors in immediate ways through education & energy savings,” says Central CERT Coordinator Heidi Auel. “We’re excited to discover the ripple effects of all the community efforts!” 2026 CERTs Seed Grants: buff.ly/s1ioCfP

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

“During the summer months, it is extremely hot in the warehouse...during the winter months, it is extremely cold, thus not safe for people to be working in that space.” See how a CERTs Seed Grant supported the Outreach Program of Brainerd Lakes: buff.ly/3jJfgG8

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Announcing the 52 community-based clean energy projects that received CERTs Seed Grants! From Ramsey County to Redwood County, Mahnomen to Mankato, this round of projects serves a wide array of clean energy ideas, with many focused on helping neighbors to be more energy efficient: buff.ly/s1ioCfP

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Key takeaways from our friends at Drive Electric MN: - Upfront costs still matter, but options and incentives remain. - Range anxiety is often overestimated – even in Minnesota winters. - Public charging is expanding and improving across Minnesota and beyond! driveelectricmn.org/should-you-s...

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Should you still buy an electric vehicle now that the federal tax credit has ended?

Now that the federal tax credit has ended, it begs the question: Is buying or leasing an EV still worth it?

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Does your town need funding for solar? June 30 is the deadline for Solar on Public Buildings proposals! Visit our website to learn more and watch the webinar recording about the program. www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/new-solar-pu...

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New Solar on Public Buildings Grant funding round

The Minnesota Department of Commerce seeks proposals for the Solar on Public Buildings Grant Program by June 30, 2026.

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

It's time for some good news from @canarymedia.com: 1. U.S. solar generation beats coal nationwide in May! 2. Clean energy romps after dark in California... 3. New York sets a solar record! 4. Texas breaks records for everything!!! www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...

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This spring, clean energy in the US set record after record

In California, Texas, and other places, solar, wind, and batteries hit new highs. Here are the big takeaways from this year’s shoulder season.

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

It feels like a lifetime from now, but Women in Ag Network is accepting proposals for the February 2027 conference in Mankato! Sessions can be on a variety of topics and should aim for 75-, 45-, or 20-minutes long. Submit by July 26 to be considered: umn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Another info session is coming up 6/25 for Fields and Forests Solar Co-op to all who are interested. youtu.be/Xy8P5l5ERCk?... via @lakelandnewspbs.bsky.social

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Solar United Neighbors Hosts Information Session For Solar Co-Op

YouTube video by Lakeland PBS

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

The MN TA Collaborative is here to map out the expansive ecosystem of technical assistance providers, funding, and resources to help move projects forward. Check out our conversation with consultant Stacey Grant and find out if they could be a good fit for your project:

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What’s the Minnesota Technical Assistance Collaborative (and could it be right for you)?

Funded by the McKnight Foundation and Carolyn Foundation, the Minnesota Technical Assistance Collaborative (MN TA Collab) is a statewide network of 100+ TA providers & organizations focused on…

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

With help from EnerChange, the Church of Saint Cecilia is looking forward to a cool summer with more reliable HVAC operation and lower bills! 💰️ Total Incentives Earned: $7,727 🔌 Estimated Annual Energy Savings: $3,714 ✅️ Project Simple Payback: 2 years

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"Energy savings" is music to the Church of Saint Cecilia’s ears (and finances)

After an energy audit with EnerChange that identified several energy and money saving projects, the Church of Saint Cecilia in Saint Paul quickly moved into action and completed two projects. With…

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

MN Weatherization Assistance facts 1-The program serves an estimated 3,000 Minnesotans annually. 2-It has helped 90,258 households this past program year! 3-Since the national program began in 1976, it has helped improve the lives of more than 7.2 million families across the U.S.

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The Power of Minnesota’s Weatherization Assistance Program

If you haven’t noticed, Minnesota is a cold climate state. Which make the housing upgrades that weatherization service providers implement that much more impactful. Weatherization crews are on the…

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Clean Energy Resource Teams @mncerts.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Here at CERTs, we’re huge fans of folks getting energy assessments and then following through with completing as many of the suggested projects as possible. Our friends at EnerChange sent us this recent story that shows a church doing just that: www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/story/energy...

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"Energy savings" is music to the Church of Saint Cecilia’s ears (and finances)

After an energy audit with EnerChange that identified several energy and money saving projects, the Church of Saint Cecilia in Saint Paul quickly moved into action and completed two projects. With…

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Solar United Neighbors @solarunitedneighbors.org · 10/06/2026

Don't own your #home? You can still go #solar. #Renters and non-homeowners have more solar options than ever. From #community solar to #portable solar, we've made a quick breakdown. Learn more about your options: solarunitedneighbors.org/resources/so...

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Solar for renters - Solar United Neighbors

Not owning a home doesn’t have to be a barrier to going solar. Learn how you can benefit from the sun’s rays, even if you rent.

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