Minnesotans Building a Clean Energy Future

The Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) connect you and your community members with resources to identify and implement energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Learn more >>

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CERTified Campaign

Frontpage - Solar Thermal Campaign

Hot Rebates for Solar Thermal

Don’t miss out on hot
rebates for solar
thermal projects in MN—
get up to $25,000!
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Frontpage - Blog

Timely, substantive info
on community-based
energy efficiency and
clean energy in MN.
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Learn about technologies, projects & models! Go >>

Learn About Efficiency

 
Saving energy also saves money!
Start here:
1. Efficiency project case studies
2. Efficiency technical resources
3. Blog posts on energy efficiency

Learn About Renewables

 
Harness your own energy from clean sources! Start here:
1. Renewables project case studies
2. Renewables technical resources
3. Blog posts on renewable energy

Case Study Spotlight

 
Read case study
Enthusiasm and Cooperation
Pay Off: Saving Energy
at SummerHouse

Metro CERT hosted an energy contest and two workshops at SummerHouse, a 72 unit senior living facility in Shoreview, MN. Read case study >>

Connect

Connect with people in your community & beyond! Go >>

Meet CERTS Staff

 
Meet CERTs staff

CERTs staff can help connect you with people and resources—allow us to introduce ourselves! Meet staff >>

Testimonials

 
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Find Regional Groups

 
See regional groups
CERTs works with amazing groups in every region of MN. See groups >>

Act

Act to implement on-the-ground solutions! Go >>

Come Home to Comfort
and Energy Savings!

 
Programmable thermostats can save you about $200 a year in heating and cooling costs!

Click to learn more & take action

 
A programmable thermostat allows you to pre-set your home’s heating and cooling system to work around your schedule, providing ultimate comfort for your household.

CERTs and Honeywell are teaming up to offer an exclusive rebate for up to $10 back on a new Do-It-Yourself programmable thermostat.

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