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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: buff.ly/TU7BKXo

The materials will be transported to their Fairfax location to be recycled, resourced out or reused to ensure a healthy environment into the future! buff.ly/EMdgYrU

Looking for a grant to add solar to your local library? Here ya go! buff.ly/bvDQPA4

Will we get to celebrate with you at our upcoming events? Register before we're filled up! Long Beach, 4/24: buff.ly/XshVMUb Minneapolis, 4/29: buff.ly/1WVSFgK Crosslake, 5/6: buff.ly/dxJgC99

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: buff.ly/xNbdSdd

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! buff.ly/du0nsRC

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: buff.ly/S3TTgPg

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: buff.ly/RVuCXM3

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: buff.ly/itDZ9bX

⚡️ The 2025 Minnesota Energy Factsheet is here! ⚡️ 🔹Read the report: cleanenergyeconomymn.org/factsheet 🔹Read our press release: cleanenergyeconomymn.org/press-releases… A 🧵 on how Minnesota isn’t just planning for the energy future; we’re delivering it.

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 a joint effort between CEEM and BCSE Clean Energy. We’re also grateful for the continued support from @FullStackSTP, Marsh, and the McKnight Foundation and to our data partners BloombergNEF and MN Dept. of Commerce. cleanenergyeconomymn.org/factsheet

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!!!! 😱 buff.ly/z7grVhd

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. buff.ly/RfjY67o

Solar is happening on Le Crescent's Aquatic Center thanks to a Solar on Public Building's grant! buff.ly/qXiUPVU

CONGRATS to Gustavus Adolphus College 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: buff.ly/jdza2XC

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 Great River Energy and Xcel Energy MN for stepping up at the Megawatt Level! See you Tuesday! buff.ly/yiPrxKr

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!

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: buff.ly/xRRcPCZ

See you tomorrow (5/6) in Crosslake? Register before it's too late! buff.ly/PO2csZg