Calling all YES! teams! There is a wonderful opportunity to fund some of your projects through the CERTs Seed Grants. The grant RFP will open in late August, so now is a great time to become familiar with the application process and start thinking about your project ideas. These grants are designed to provide limited financial assistance for energy efficient and/or renewable
Summer Edition of YES! e-Newsletter
The Summer Edition of the YES! e-Newsletter was recently sent out to YES! supporters! Be sure to check it out here. There are great stories on the diverse projects that teams completed this year, the YES! awards that we presented this spring, an article highlighting YES! teams' partnership with East Side Oil Companies, and a story about the Environmental Initiative Award that YES! won.
YES! Impacting Minnesota Youth!
This year we heard some great quotes from students involved in YES! about how it impacted them. This is what some of the students and teachers we work with had to say: “I’ve learned that when our minds come together we can change how we’ll impact our world” “YES! is the gift that keeps on giving because it connected us with the people and resources we need to get things done” “Thank you so
Energy Business Highlight: East Side Oil Company
YES! teams are partnering with East Side Oil Company! Currently three teams; Royalton, Westbrook-Walnut Grove, and Lac qui Parle Valley have oil recycling sites that are generating donations to support their team. We are just starting to discover the potential of this partnership and hope that many more teams can participate in the future. With YES! teams keen on decreasing the harmful effects
YES! Receives the 2013 Environmental Initiative Award for Environmental Education
Last night we were honored to be invited to attend the Minnesota Environmental Initiative Awards as a finalist in the Environmental Education category. These awards are an annual celebration of the individuals, organizations, businesses, and communities who have worked together to create a better environment for all Minnesotans. The evening included a reception, dinner, and awards program to
YES! Announces 2012-2013 Award Winners!
One You, Many Connections YES! 2012-2013 YES! awards were presented within each cohort. Unless otherwise noted, Grand Prize winners received $1,000; Second Place winners received $750; Third Place winners received $500; and all Category Award winners received $250 each. See what each team accomplished by reading more on the Teams page. Grand Prize Westbrook-Walnut