Clean Energy Resource Teams
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We help Minnesotans solve community challenges with energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions. Let's steward our community resources wisely, let us know your idea!
“Seed grants are just one part of what we do,” Maggie Kozak, CERTs’ event programming and seed grants manager, explains. “Our role is to meet communities where they are. Every place is different, so the support we provide looks different, too.” www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/story/certs-...
February 6, 2026 at 12:55 PM
“Seed grants are just one part of what we do,” Maggie Kozak, CERTs’ event programming and seed grants manager, explains. “Our role is to meet communities where they are. Every place is different, so the support we provide looks different, too.” www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/story/certs-...
The 2026 CERTs Seed Grants are supporting 52 energy efficiency + renewable energy projects, from Mahnomen to Mankato & beyond, these community-led projects serve a wide array of clean energy ideas, with many focused on helping neighbors to save energy. Stay tuned for updates: buff.ly/CmivYgJ
February 5, 2026 at 12:50 AM
The 2026 CERTs Seed Grants are supporting 52 energy efficiency + renewable energy projects, from Mahnomen to Mankato & beyond, these community-led projects serve a wide array of clean energy ideas, with many focused on helping neighbors to save energy. Stay tuned for updates: buff.ly/CmivYgJ
Moving forward with community and an update on 2026 CERTs Seed Grant projects:
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January 29, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Moving forward with community and an update on 2026 CERTs Seed Grant projects:
mailchi.mp/cleanenergyr...
mailchi.mp/cleanenergyr...
Get the scoop from our Evaluation Coordinator on what really happened with our work in 2025 - buff.ly/KdEtlsO
January 15, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Get the scoop from our Evaluation Coordinator on what really happened with our work in 2025 - buff.ly/KdEtlsO
The Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association believes that energy has a significant impact on Tribal nations and communities. Read how a CERTs Seed Grant supported their recent efforts: buff.ly/kMpCbZl
January 2, 2026 at 12:55 PM
The Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association believes that energy has a significant impact on Tribal nations and communities. Read how a CERTs Seed Grant supported their recent efforts: buff.ly/kMpCbZl
It's time for reflections and a dash of reintroductions before the year closes out.
What do you think of our Co-Directors' idea of clean energy? What clean energy projects can we do together in 2026?
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What do you think of our Co-Directors' idea of clean energy? What clean energy projects can we do together in 2026?
mailchi.mp/cleanenergyr...
December 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM
It's time for reflections and a dash of reintroductions before the year closes out.
What do you think of our Co-Directors' idea of clean energy? What clean energy projects can we do together in 2026?
mailchi.mp/cleanenergyr...
What do you think of our Co-Directors' idea of clean energy? What clean energy projects can we do together in 2026?
mailchi.mp/cleanenergyr...
They convened an energy workgroup, Inaazakonenjigedaa, which loosely translates to “let’s shine a light.” This group brings together Tribal staff and community members to shape their strategic energy plan and advise Tribal energy decisions: buff.ly/EPOenzc
December 12, 2025 at 12:55 PM
They convened an energy workgroup, Inaazakonenjigedaa, which loosely translates to “let’s shine a light.” This group brings together Tribal staff and community members to shape their strategic energy plan and advise Tribal energy decisions: buff.ly/EPOenzc
Sharing geography with Minnesota’s North Shore, the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is at the end of regional electrical distribution lines and regularly experiences disruptions from power outages and voltage sags, which prompted them to explore longer term solutions: buff.ly/EPOenzc
December 12, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Sharing geography with Minnesota’s North Shore, the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is at the end of regional electrical distribution lines and regularly experiences disruptions from power outages and voltage sags, which prompted them to explore longer term solutions: buff.ly/EPOenzc
Communities are planning for a cleaner future!
See how net zero projects, resilience hubs, and solid energy efficiency efforts are leading the way across the state in our latest MN Energy Stories newsletter: mailchi.mp/cleanenergyr...
See how net zero projects, resilience hubs, and solid energy efficiency efforts are leading the way across the state in our latest MN Energy Stories newsletter: mailchi.mp/cleanenergyr...
December 11, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Communities are planning for a cleaner future!
See how net zero projects, resilience hubs, and solid energy efficiency efforts are leading the way across the state in our latest MN Energy Stories newsletter: mailchi.mp/cleanenergyr...
See how net zero projects, resilience hubs, and solid energy efficiency efforts are leading the way across the state in our latest MN Energy Stories newsletter: mailchi.mp/cleanenergyr...
“You never know what connections you can make doing these quick visits. One of our stops, the clerk was literally working on her environmental studies thesis. We were able to share our real world experiences with someone excited about doing this same thing.”
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December 1, 2025 at 2:20 AM
“You never know what connections you can make doing these quick visits. One of our stops, the clerk was literally working on her environmental studies thesis. We were able to share our real world experiences with someone excited about doing this same thing.”
buff.ly/dcyw4jc
buff.ly/dcyw4jc
Here's something to read if you're fortunate enough to have a long weekend coming up! mailchi.mp/cleanenergyr...
November 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Here's something to read if you're fortunate enough to have a long weekend coming up! mailchi.mp/cleanenergyr...
Join us on Wednesday to learn about the Energy Assistance Program in Minnesota. Citizens Utility Board of MN will help you understand how to support your neighbors with this special program.
Let's ALL stay warm and cozy this winter: buff.ly/8JbKWTo
Let's ALL stay warm and cozy this winter: buff.ly/8JbKWTo
November 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Join us on Wednesday to learn about the Energy Assistance Program in Minnesota. Citizens Utility Board of MN will help you understand how to support your neighbors with this special program.
Let's ALL stay warm and cozy this winter: buff.ly/8JbKWTo
Let's ALL stay warm and cozy this winter: buff.ly/8JbKWTo
Join us for Energy Assistance 101. Citizens Utility Board of MN will answer all your questions so you can best support your neighbors. Let's ALL stay warm and cozy this winter. Join our coffee chat, 11/19: www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/november-com...
November 14, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Join us for Energy Assistance 101. Citizens Utility Board of MN will answer all your questions so you can best support your neighbors. Let's ALL stay warm and cozy this winter. Join our coffee chat, 11/19: www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/november-com...
Stop by our online coffee chat on Thursday and find out what the Community Energy Ambassadors program is all about! Pop in anytime between 9 and 10 a.m. with your questions and curiosity:
www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/october-comm...
www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/october-comm...
October 27, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Stop by our online coffee chat on Thursday and find out what the Community Energy Ambassadors program is all about! Pop in anytime between 9 and 10 a.m. with your questions and curiosity:
www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/october-comm...
www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/october-comm...
Careers in Energy week? Don't mind if we do!
Here's a one-stop shop for everything you need to start exploring a careers in the green economy: mailchi.mp/cleanenergyr...
Here's a one-stop shop for everything you need to start exploring a careers in the green economy: mailchi.mp/cleanenergyr...
October 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Careers in Energy week? Don't mind if we do!
Here's a one-stop shop for everything you need to start exploring a careers in the green economy: mailchi.mp/cleanenergyr...
Here's a one-stop shop for everything you need to start exploring a careers in the green economy: mailchi.mp/cleanenergyr...
Visited 200+ homes in a Shoreview mobile home park last week with partners to schedule energy audits, deliver bilingual materials, DIY energy conservation supplies, + install smoke detectors where requested. Together, we can reduce energy bills & make homes safer with communities!
October 18, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Visited 200+ homes in a Shoreview mobile home park last week with partners to schedule energy audits, deliver bilingual materials, DIY energy conservation supplies, + install smoke detectors where requested. Together, we can reduce energy bills & make homes safer with communities!
Button up those jackets (and homes), it's Energy Awareness Month! 🍂
We highlighted ways you can start saving energy, along with resources and events where you can learn more: mailchi.mp/cleanenergyr...
We highlighted ways you can start saving energy, along with resources and events where you can learn more: mailchi.mp/cleanenergyr...
October 16, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Button up those jackets (and homes), it's Energy Awareness Month! 🍂
We highlighted ways you can start saving energy, along with resources and events where you can learn more: mailchi.mp/cleanenergyr...
We highlighted ways you can start saving energy, along with resources and events where you can learn more: mailchi.mp/cleanenergyr...
Funding deadline: The final round of MN Department of Commerce's Electric School Bus grant applications are due Oct. 7. mn.gov/commerce/ene...
October 2, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Funding deadline: The final round of MN Department of Commerce's Electric School Bus grant applications are due Oct. 7. mn.gov/commerce/ene...
Curious about clean energy project funding? We have a NEW tool for you! Plus the latest funding updates, including CERTs Seed Grants (ONE WEEK left to apply!) Check out the latest Energy Stories: mailchi.mp/cleanenergyr...
September 24, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Curious about clean energy project funding? We have a NEW tool for you! Plus the latest funding updates, including CERTs Seed Grants (ONE WEEK left to apply!) Check out the latest Energy Stories: mailchi.mp/cleanenergyr...
Join us on Thursday for our monthly coffee chat! We're exploring how businesses and residents can make energy assessments and audits spark real energy change. Join us!
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September 22, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Join us on Thursday for our monthly coffee chat! We're exploring how businesses and residents can make energy assessments and audits spark real energy change. Join us!
buff.ly/wWFE5mX
buff.ly/wWFE5mX
CERTs was an early supporter of Minnesota Renewable NOW's efforts to improve access to solar energy in North Minneapolis, which expanded to community solar partnerships + home energy efficiency improvements. Get inspired by stories of other impactful CERTs Seed Grant projects:
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September 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
CERTs was an early supporter of Minnesota Renewable NOW's efforts to improve access to solar energy in North Minneapolis, which expanded to community solar partnerships + home energy efficiency improvements. Get inspired by stories of other impactful CERTs Seed Grant projects:
buff.ly/Qnr1R44
buff.ly/Qnr1R44
Community Grassroots Solutions has received 2 CERTs Seed Grants which were the organization’s on-ramp to clean energy work with St. Cloud's immigrant & refugee community. Get inspired by stories of other impactful projects and apply for a CERTs Seed Grant by 10/1: buff.ly/Qnr1R44
September 17, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Community Grassroots Solutions has received 2 CERTs Seed Grants which were the organization’s on-ramp to clean energy work with St. Cloud's immigrant & refugee community. Get inspired by stories of other impactful projects and apply for a CERTs Seed Grant by 10/1: buff.ly/Qnr1R44
A CERTs Seed Grant awarded to @Ecolibrium3 funded the development of the Duluth Citizens’ Climate Action Plan, resulting in an ever-expanding inventory of climate-smart projects. Get inspired by stories of other impactful seed grant projects & apply for a CERTs Seed Grant by 10/1 buff.ly/Qnr1R44
September 16, 2025 at 12:05 PM
A CERTs Seed Grant awarded to @Ecolibrium3 funded the development of the Duluth Citizens’ Climate Action Plan, resulting in an ever-expanding inventory of climate-smart projects. Get inspired by stories of other impactful seed grant projects & apply for a CERTs Seed Grant by 10/1 buff.ly/Qnr1R44
The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe received several CERTs Seed Grants over the years for projects foundational to efforts the Band has undertaken since, most notably facilitating expansion of solar: buff.ly/Qnr1R44
Get inspired by impactful seed grant projects & apply for a CERTs Seed Grant by 10/1!
Get inspired by impactful seed grant projects & apply for a CERTs Seed Grant by 10/1!
September 15, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe received several CERTs Seed Grants over the years for projects foundational to efforts the Band has undertaken since, most notably facilitating expansion of solar: buff.ly/Qnr1R44
Get inspired by impactful seed grant projects & apply for a CERTs Seed Grant by 10/1!
Get inspired by impactful seed grant projects & apply for a CERTs Seed Grant by 10/1!
Steps to apply for CERTs Seed Grants:
1. Read the guidelines: buff.ly/IRrOPl0
2. Download the application questions & jot down your ideas: buff.ly/q9OIl0v
3. Fill out/submit the application by 10/1 at noon: buff.ly/IRrOPl0
4. Email us questions anytime: [email protected]
1. Read the guidelines: buff.ly/IRrOPl0
2. Download the application questions & jot down your ideas: buff.ly/q9OIl0v
3. Fill out/submit the application by 10/1 at noon: buff.ly/IRrOPl0
4. Email us questions anytime: [email protected]
September 6, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Steps to apply for CERTs Seed Grants:
1. Read the guidelines: buff.ly/IRrOPl0
2. Download the application questions & jot down your ideas: buff.ly/q9OIl0v
3. Fill out/submit the application by 10/1 at noon: buff.ly/IRrOPl0
4. Email us questions anytime: [email protected]
1. Read the guidelines: buff.ly/IRrOPl0
2. Download the application questions & jot down your ideas: buff.ly/q9OIl0v
3. Fill out/submit the application by 10/1 at noon: buff.ly/IRrOPl0
4. Email us questions anytime: [email protected]