Clean Energy Resource Teams
@mncerts.bsky.social
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!
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We're the Clean Energy Resource Teams!
Get to know CERTs, the Clean Energy Resource Teams. We help Minnesotans get clean energy ideas moving forward!
Visit our website to connect with us:
https://www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/
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Let us re-introduce ourselves. We're the Clean Energy Resource Teams and we're here to help Minnesotans move clean energy ideas FORWARD!
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Seeking advisory board members: Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund
The 2023 MN Legislature launched the ENRTF Community Grants Program to support smaller organizations & expand access for historically underserved communities.
Sign up for their email list to learn more:
The 2023 MN Legislature launched the ENRTF Community Grants Program to support smaller organizations & expand access for historically underserved communities.
Sign up for their email list to learn more:
Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund Community Grant Program Implementation
The Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) Community Grant Program is a new grant funding opportunity currently in development. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will manage…
www.dnr.state.mn.us
January 8, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Seeking advisory board members: Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund
The 2023 MN Legislature launched the ENRTF Community Grants Program to support smaller organizations & expand access for historically underserved communities.
Sign up for their email list to learn more:
The 2023 MN Legislature launched the ENRTF Community Grants Program to support smaller organizations & expand access for historically underserved communities.
Sign up for their email list to learn more:
Clean energy is about imagining new ways to build the kinds of communities that we all want to live in.
It’s what we do in Minnesota because we care about doing things well. More importantly, it’s what we do because we care about each other.
It’s what we do in Minnesota because we care about doing things well. More importantly, it’s what we do because we care about each other.
Reflections on clean energy in Minnesota
A note from CERTs Co-Directors to close out 2025.
www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org
January 7, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Clean energy is about imagining new ways to build the kinds of communities that we all want to live in.
It’s what we do in Minnesota because we care about doing things well. More importantly, it’s what we do because we care about each other.
It’s what we do in Minnesota because we care about doing things well. More importantly, it’s what we do because we care about each other.
“No matter who you are or how you show up, clean energy is for everyone. The dream is to help more Minnesotans see the value in it and benefit from it, no matter their background or beliefs.” -CERTs Melissa Birch
A bright, new cohort chapter for Community Energy Ambassadors
A group of 13 community members recently gathered for a full day of learning and inspiration around clean energy. The workshop covered everything from home energy efficiency and heat pumps to solar,…
www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org
January 6, 2026 at 6:03 PM
“No matter who you are or how you show up, clean energy is for everyone. The dream is to help more Minnesotans see the value in it and benefit from it, no matter their background or beliefs.” -CERTs Melissa Birch
"We don't have extra money. And so if we can do some things that over the long haul are beneficial financially for the district, then that's good for the community," says Superintendent Kevin Grover. "More (funds) can go into the education part of it, compared to our facilities."
East Grand Forks Schools awarded $500,000 for solar panel project
The $1.2 million project will be funded by a combination of state and federal grants, costing the district $200,000.
www.grandforksherald.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:05 PM
"We don't have extra money. And so if we can do some things that over the long haul are beneficial financially for the district, then that's good for the community," says Superintendent Kevin Grover. "More (funds) can go into the education part of it, compared to our facilities."
Have you taken a minute to share your thoughts with the Metropolitan Council on where we need more public charging stations in the Twin Cities region? Share before Jan. 9!
metrocouncil.org/Transportati...
metrocouncil.org/Transportati...
Electric Vehicle Public Charging Needs - Metropolitan Council
Learn more about the study and issues surrounding public electric vehicle charging needs with our online open house (PDF). Take the public charging needs survey (through Jan. 9).
metrocouncil.org
January 5, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Have you taken a minute to share your thoughts with the Metropolitan Council on where we need more public charging stations in the Twin Cities region? Share before Jan. 9!
metrocouncil.org/Transportati...
metrocouncil.org/Transportati...
“The idea is that these in-person sessions allow participants to complete most of the content in a single day while also connecting, brainstorming, and building off one another’s ideas.”
A bright, new cohort chapter for Community Energy Ambassadors
A group of 13 community members recently gathered for a full day of learning and inspiration around clean energy. The workshop covered everything from home energy efficiency and heat pumps to solar,…
www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org
January 5, 2026 at 12:45 PM
“The idea is that these in-person sessions allow participants to complete most of the content in a single day while also connecting, brainstorming, and building off one another’s ideas.”
To a lot of people, clean energy means solar panels on the roof and wind turbines in SW MN. And, of course, those are important pieces of the puzzle. But clean energy is so much more than that! CERTs Co-Directors share a brief reflection on what clean energy means to us:
Reflections on clean energy in Minnesota
A note from CERTs Co-Directors to close out 2025.
www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org
January 5, 2026 at 2:20 AM
To a lot of people, clean energy means solar panels on the roof and wind turbines in SW MN. And, of course, those are important pieces of the puzzle. But clean energy is so much more than that! CERTs Co-Directors share a brief reflection on what clean energy means to us:
Best & worst parts of driving an electric motorcycle around Lake Superior, according to Dan Ward?
Highway 41 near Copper Harbor: "a beautiful road and has the best fall colors."
Worst part: Wet boots.
Highway 41 near Copper Harbor: "a beautiful road and has the best fall colors."
Worst part: Wet boots.
1,900 miles around Lake Superior on an electric motorcycle
Dan Ward circumnavigated Lake Superior in two weeks on an electric motorcycle, CERTs caught up with him to learn more.
www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org
January 3, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Best & worst parts of driving an electric motorcycle around Lake Superior, according to Dan Ward?
Highway 41 near Copper Harbor: "a beautiful road and has the best fall colors."
Worst part: Wet boots.
Highway 41 near Copper Harbor: "a beautiful road and has the best fall colors."
Worst part: Wet boots.
Before Jan. 9, share your thoughts with the Metropolitan Council on where we need more public charging stations in the Twin Cities region!
metrocouncil.org/Transportati...
metrocouncil.org/Transportati...
Electric Vehicle Public Charging Needs - Metropolitan Council
Learn more about the study and issues surrounding public electric vehicle charging needs with our online open house (PDF). Take the public charging needs survey (through Jan. 9).
metrocouncil.org
January 2, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Before Jan. 9, share your thoughts with the Metropolitan Council on where we need more public charging stations in the Twin Cities region!
metrocouncil.org/Transportati...
metrocouncil.org/Transportati...
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Hear why Melody helped bring together a group of bilingual community members to become CERTified Community Energy Ambassadors via Yale Climate Connections! yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/12/when...
When the energy expert is your neighbor » Yale Climate Connections
A bilingual team in Minneapolis is making climate action simple.
yaleclimateconnections.org
December 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Hear why Melody helped bring together a group of bilingual community members to become CERTified Community Energy Ambassadors via Yale Climate Connections! yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/12/when...
“Despite setbacks with federal funding, METRA's Member Tribes remain committed to leading clean energy development on their own terms, focusing on what is best for their communities. This embodies the resilience that has sustained Tribal nations for generations.” -Daniel Wiggins Jr.
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Tribal leaders unite to drive sustainable energy solutions
October 2025
www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org
January 2, 2026 at 12:55 PM
“Despite setbacks with federal funding, METRA's Member Tribes remain committed to leading clean energy development on their own terms, focusing on what is best for their communities. This embodies the resilience that has sustained Tribal nations for generations.” -Daniel Wiggins Jr.
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Did you hear about the person who drove an electric motorcycle around all 1,900 miles of Lake Superior? We've got the scoop!
1,900 miles around Lake Superior on an electric motorcycle
Dan Ward circumnavigated Lake Superior in two weeks on an electric motorcycle, CERTs caught up with him to learn more.
www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org
January 1, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Did you hear about the person who drove an electric motorcycle around all 1,900 miles of Lake Superior? We've got the scoop!
During 2024, many Tribal nations had staff scrambling to find the time and resources needed to apply for federal grants. MTERA was able to distribute funds to Tribal staff across the state to develop project concepts, support grant writing, plus aid other application efforts:
Tribal leaders unite to drive sustainable energy solutions
www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org
December 31, 2025 at 1:55 PM
During 2024, many Tribal nations had staff scrambling to find the time and resources needed to apply for federal grants. MTERA was able to distribute funds to Tribal staff across the state to develop project concepts, support grant writing, plus aid other application efforts:
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...
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...
Find inspiration for your 2026 resolutions in clean energy stories from across Minnesota!
From neighbors helping each other to be more energy efficient to school districts working to save money & provide cleaner air for students, plus so many little ideas that made a big impact:
From neighbors helping each other to be more energy efficient to school districts working to save money & provide cleaner air for students, plus so many little ideas that made a big impact:
Stories
Community voices share clean energy stories from across Minnesota
www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org
December 29, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Find inspiration for your 2026 resolutions in clean energy stories from across Minnesota!
From neighbors helping each other to be more energy efficient to school districts working to save money & provide cleaner air for students, plus so many little ideas that made a big impact:
From neighbors helping each other to be more energy efficient to school districts working to save money & provide cleaner air for students, plus so many little ideas that made a big impact:
Great ready for a new year of learning and connecting!
Add your events to our listing and see what's already planned: www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/events
Add your events to our listing and see what's already planned: www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/events
Upcoming Events
Find ways to connect near you
www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org
December 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Great ready for a new year of learning and connecting!
Add your events to our listing and see what's already planned: www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/events
Add your events to our listing and see what's already planned: www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/events
Clean energy jobs are available across Minnesota! Check out our job board and share your openings: www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/job-board
Clean Energy Job Board
Find green jobs across Minnesota
www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org
December 26, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Clean energy jobs are available across Minnesota! Check out our job board and share your openings: www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/job-board
Hear why Melody helped bring together a group of bilingual community members to become CERTified Community Energy Ambassadors via Yale Climate Connections! yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/12/when...
When the energy expert is your neighbor » Yale Climate Connections
A bilingual team in Minneapolis is making climate action simple.
yaleclimateconnections.org
December 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Hear why Melody helped bring together a group of bilingual community members to become CERTified Community Energy Ambassadors via Yale Climate Connections! yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/12/when...
Let's keep the clean energy momentum moving forward!
Don't miss these funding deadlines!
- Farmer Climate Action Fund due Jan. 2: extension.umn.edu/regional-par...
- MPCA e-bikes for businesses grant due Jan. 15: www.pca.state.mn.us/grants-and-l...
Don't miss these funding deadlines!
- Farmer Climate Action Fund due Jan. 2: extension.umn.edu/regional-par...
- MPCA e-bikes for businesses grant due Jan. 15: www.pca.state.mn.us/grants-and-l...
CSFS: Equipment/vehicle replacement grant
MPCA seeks public, private, and nonprofit owners of fossil fuel on-road and off-road equipment and vehicles in Minnesota to apply to this competitive grant opportunity to partially fund new, cleaner…
www.pca.state.mn.us
December 22, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Let's keep the clean energy momentum moving forward!
Don't miss these funding deadlines!
- Farmer Climate Action Fund due Jan. 2: extension.umn.edu/regional-par...
- MPCA e-bikes for businesses grant due Jan. 15: www.pca.state.mn.us/grants-and-l...
Don't miss these funding deadlines!
- Farmer Climate Action Fund due Jan. 2: extension.umn.edu/regional-par...
- MPCA e-bikes for businesses grant due Jan. 15: www.pca.state.mn.us/grants-and-l...
Let us re-introduce ourselves. We're the Clean Energy Resource Teams and we're here to help Minnesotans move clean energy ideas FORWARD!
youtu.be/QwGLwFlx1hM
youtu.be/QwGLwFlx1hM
We're the Clean Energy Resource Teams!
Get to know CERTs, the Clean Energy Resource Teams. We help Minnesotans get clean energy ideas moving forward!
Visit our website to connect with us:
https://www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/
youtu.be
December 20, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Let us re-introduce ourselves. We're the Clean Energy Resource Teams and we're here to help Minnesotans move clean energy ideas FORWARD!
youtu.be/QwGLwFlx1hM
youtu.be/QwGLwFlx1hM
Curious about data centers? Check out the upcoming events exploring their potential impact:
1/7, online: CURE, @cubmn.bsky.social, & @rewiringamerica.bsky.social share needs of data centers, how it may be generated, + the possible impacts on ratepayers and member-owners. buff.ly/QaQNrjO
1/7, online: CURE, @cubmn.bsky.social, & @rewiringamerica.bsky.social share needs of data centers, how it may be generated, + the possible impacts on ratepayers and member-owners. buff.ly/QaQNrjO
Upcoming Events
Find ways to connect near you
www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org
December 19, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Curious about data centers? Check out the upcoming events exploring their potential impact:
1/7, online: CURE, @cubmn.bsky.social, & @rewiringamerica.bsky.social share needs of data centers, how it may be generated, + the possible impacts on ratepayers and member-owners. buff.ly/QaQNrjO
1/7, online: CURE, @cubmn.bsky.social, & @rewiringamerica.bsky.social share needs of data centers, how it may be generated, + the possible impacts on ratepayers and member-owners. buff.ly/QaQNrjO
Find the latest clean energy jobs:
- Residential HVAC Channel Manager, CEE
- Dir. of Energy Partnerships, National Audubon Society
- Interdisciplinary Sustainability Research Profs, Institute on the Environment
- Engineering, Environmental, Sustainability Intern, Roseville
- Residential HVAC Channel Manager, CEE
- Dir. of Energy Partnerships, National Audubon Society
- Interdisciplinary Sustainability Research Profs, Institute on the Environment
- Engineering, Environmental, Sustainability Intern, Roseville
Clean Energy Job Board
Find green jobs across Minnesota
www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org
December 15, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Find the latest clean energy jobs:
- Residential HVAC Channel Manager, CEE
- Dir. of Energy Partnerships, National Audubon Society
- Interdisciplinary Sustainability Research Profs, Institute on the Environment
- Engineering, Environmental, Sustainability Intern, Roseville
- Residential HVAC Channel Manager, CEE
- Dir. of Energy Partnerships, National Audubon Society
- Interdisciplinary Sustainability Research Profs, Institute on the Environment
- Engineering, Environmental, Sustainability Intern, Roseville
Join us for a casual coffee chat, 12/18, 9 a.m.!
Bring your questions about the Community Energy Ambassadors program, or just pop in to connect with others who are looking for ways to move clean energy projects forward:
www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/community-en...
See you then!
Bring your questions about the Community Energy Ambassadors program, or just pop in to connect with others who are looking for ways to move clean energy projects forward:
www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/community-en...
See you then!
Community Energy Ambassadors Coffee Chat
Need a quick check-in, have a question, or just want to connect? Grab your favorite mug and join us virtually for a relaxed December Community Energy Ambassador Coffee Chat.
www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org
December 15, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Join us for a casual coffee chat, 12/18, 9 a.m.!
Bring your questions about the Community Energy Ambassadors program, or just pop in to connect with others who are looking for ways to move clean energy projects forward:
www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/community-en...
See you then!
Bring your questions about the Community Energy Ambassadors program, or just pop in to connect with others who are looking for ways to move clean energy projects forward:
www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/community-en...
See you then!
Earlier this year, Minnesota's clean energy community was welcomed to a Clean Energy Ideas Exchange with Prairie Island Indian Community & CERTs. More than 40 people attended the event, which began with a discussion on the Tribe’s historic net zero goals:
Prairie Island Indian Community makes waves of progress towards net zero
Prairie Island Indian Community’s groundbreaking clean energy leadership is bringing people together, inspiring collaboration, and driving net zero progress across Minnesota.
www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org
December 13, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Earlier this year, Minnesota's clean energy community was welcomed to a Clean Energy Ideas Exchange with Prairie Island Indian Community & CERTs. More than 40 people attended the event, which began with a discussion on the Tribe’s historic net zero goals:
MN Solar for Schools Grant Program readiness assessments open Jan. 2026!
Join CERTs & MN Department of Commerce for a webinar to learn how the grants help schools cut energy costs + provide hands-on learning opportunities.
Dec. 18 | 1:30 p.m.
Join CERTs & MN Department of Commerce for a webinar to learn how the grants help schools cut energy costs + provide hands-on learning opportunities.
Dec. 18 | 1:30 p.m.
Minnesota’s Solar for Schools: Funding Solar Energy for K–12 and Community Colleges
Learn how Minnesota’s Solar for Schools grant program is helping educational institutions cut energy costs, reduce emissions, and provide hands-on STEM learning opportunities.
www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org
December 12, 2025 at 8:56 PM
MN Solar for Schools Grant Program readiness assessments open Jan. 2026!
Join CERTs & MN Department of Commerce for a webinar to learn how the grants help schools cut energy costs + provide hands-on learning opportunities.
Dec. 18 | 1:30 p.m.
Join CERTs & MN Department of Commerce for a webinar to learn how the grants help schools cut energy costs + provide hands-on learning opportunities.
Dec. 18 | 1:30 p.m.