The Minnesota Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) seek to provide limited financial assistance for energy efficiency and/or renewable energy projects requiring technical assistance. Project funding can support technical assistance services (i.e. labor costs only, such as for a consultant, design professional, installer or student labor), for projects in all seven Minnesota CERT regions:
Grants
YES! approved for funding from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund
As the saying goes, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” A few modest steps back in early 2010 set us on the path we are now on we enter the 2011-2012 school year. As of July, YES! will be funded in part by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF), as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR). The Trust Fund
student funding opportunity
The Lexus Eco Challenge offers an opportunity for students in grades 6-12 can register for the Lexus Eco Challenge. The Challenge is divided into three categories: Land&Water, Air&Climate, and a Final Challenge. Teams have the opportunity to win $10,000 in each of the first two challenges and up to $30,000 in the final challenge. For each challenge, teams must illustrate their action plan
Fall Summit date announced!
2011 YES! Fall Summit November 9th 8:30am-2:15pm Gustavus Adolphus College St. Peter, MN Printable Summit 2011 Team info sheet
Minnesota’s investment in youth, economy, and environment
We are excited to move forward into the 2011-2012 season of YES! supported in part by funding from Minnesota's Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF), as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources. The Trust Fund is a permanent fund constitutionally established by the citizens of Minnesota to assist in the protection, conservation, preservation, and
Clean Energy Tour, July 13
On July 13, join a Clean Energy Tour to learn about wind, solar and energy-efficiency projects which highlight the environmental, public health, and economic benefits of the path beyond coal to clean energy. Transportation and light refreshments will be provided. This free event is co-sponsored by the Sierra Club North Star Chapter, Minnesota Renewable Energy Society, Izaak Walton League -