Did you catch our last email about the 1st step you should take when making a plan to save energy??? Get caught up and get ready to save this summer: https://t.co/VxX0HDHZyN
THANK YOU to everyone who showed up at our Metro CERT Annual Event this week! And massive amounts of gratitude for the sponsors who made the night possible! Stay tuned for our recap with ALL the photos. And until next year...keep up the amazing work!
We're so excited for the SOLD OUT Metro CERT Annual Event this Tuesday AND we couldn't have done it without the support of these awesome organizations! Huge thanks to @GREecondev and @XcelEnergyMN for stepping up at the Megawatt Level! See you Tuesday! https://t.co/rg9zronlvI
CONGRATS to @gustavus on the launch of the Gustavus Solar Field! The new on-campus 1.1 megawatt D.C. solar field will provide 10% of the campus’ electricity as it moves toward achieving its environmental sustainability goals: https://t.co/zzN2kcPXQ7
See you Thursday 4/24 in Long Beach (it's on Lake Minnewaska!) for Earth Day in Action! Come get inspired by local solutions for a more resilient future. https://t.co/VyPVMTYNc3
The Resource Renew project in Duluth wasn’t cheap. It cost about $19M and took over a decade to design, plan, and build. But the electricity generated will save Resource Renew about $100,000 a month on its electric bill.
$100,000 A MONTH!!!! 😱 https://t.co/OPqv5HKHBi
Preliminary data shows Minnesota added 388 megawatts of solar capacity in 2024, a 35% increase over the previous year.
In the past five years, renewables accounted for 99% of all new capacity.
⚡️ The 2025 Minnesota Energy Factsheet is here! ⚡️
🔹Read the report: https://t.co/rcoFRatQ7K
🔹Read our press release: https://t.co/7lZFdL6PPM
A 🧵 on how Minnesota isn’t just planning for the energy future; we’re delivering it.
Curious about Agrivoltaics?
Thursday, 4/17 don't miss Minnesota Renewable Energy Society's April speaker presentation (online) -- The American Solar Grazing Association and Agrivoltaics: https://t.co/kk8fIjEh32
A year ago, the City of Robbinsdale’s Energy Action Plan was just a list of ambitious goals, including a target to save residents over $1M on energy costs by 2030.
Find out how a CERTs Seed Grant kickstarted a longer-term effort that went a long way:
https://t.co/DPpTMg5NrU
The Northside Residents Redevelopment Council's financial wing aims to increase access to homeownership, employment, and clean energy for residents of North Minneapolis.
Learn how NRRC-Fi used a CERTs Seed Grant to help bridge the gap for Northsiders: https://t.co/dcaFe9FCU8
Frogtown Green branched out beyond its traditional “greening” efforts to promote energy-saving ideas to neighbors. Check out what they're learning + what the Climate Carnival they host is all about! https://t.co/39MxAic1bT
What's on deck for you this Earth Day/Week/Month?
Make sure you're signed up for Energy Stories newsletter! We always offer inspiring stories, upcoming events, and opportunities across MN: https://t.co/4xcxnCpfl0
Will we get to celebrate with you at our upcoming events?
Register before we're filled up!
Long Beach, 4/24: https://t.co/e4odcM52sa
Minneapolis, 4/29: https://t.co/PuEi6BkG19
Crosslake, 5/6: https://t.co/TTXlhIuTmk
The materials will be transported to their Fairfax location to be recycled, resourced out or reused to ensure a healthy environment into the future! https://t.co/34vEeKoUUx
Get to know our first CERTified Community Energy Ambassador! He's a former farm kid who brings clean energy conversations home. Find out about the fun project he came up with to complete our program: https://t.co/6up76gr3IM