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Feb 17, 20222 min read
Addressing the Climate Crisis – It’s Now or Never
The climate crisis is now escalating uncontrolled and will have major consequences for all societies, economic sectors, and ecosystems.


Nov 23, 20212 min read
Is It Getting Hot in Here or Is It Just Me?
Looking out the window at the bright green grass of Thanksgiving of 2021 in Stillwater, it’s evident climate change is upon us. The news fro


Oct 12, 20211 min read
MET Council Projects Advance Electric Vehicle Adoption in the Region
Metro Update: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 VIDEO https://youtu.be/5bvwsQFcPiY The Metropolitan Council is involved in several efforts to...


Aug 30, 20211 min read
Electric cars are revving up in Minnesota
MPR News with Angela Davis Mike Mulcahy and Maja Beckstrom | August 26, 2021 Read OR Listen at MPR - CLICK HERE "Electric cars are still...


Aug 26, 20211 min read
Listen to new episodes of Energetic Talk
Welcome to Energetic Talk with Colby Abazs brought to you weekly by a partnership of Clean Energy Resource Teams and Two Harbors...

Jul 30, 20211 min read
Century College & Target offering new Solar Scholarship program
The new Target Corporation Solar Scholarship program provides financial support to newly enrolled students of color and women enrolling...

Jul 30, 20211 min read
Energy Assistance & Weatherization Programs in MN
The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) helps pay for home heating costs and furnace repairs for income-qualified households. EAP is...


Jul 30, 20211 min read
CERTs Seed Grant funding for Minnesota clean energy projects due October 26
Do you and your community need funding to get an energy efficiency or renewable energy project off the ground? The Clean Energy Resource...

Jul 30, 20211 min read
Energy for Renters: What You Need To Know
This guide show you: Steps to save energy and money with simple tips How to understand utility bills and learn about common chargers...

Jul 11, 20211 min read
Clean Cars a Go in Minnesota
An administrative law judge has given the go-ahead for Minnesota to join 14 other states and Washington DC in bringing more EVs to the...

Jul 6, 20211 min read
Electricity Instead of Gas: How can communities embrace efficiency and electrification?
https://fresh-energy.org/energy-community Host : Fresh Energy Event Description : This is a part of the July webinar series called "The...


Jul 6, 20211 min read
The Future of Renewable Energy Siting in Minnesota
How will we site and build out the sheer amount of solar and wind energy needed to reach ambitious renewable energy targets while...


Jun 24, 20211 min read
SOLAR-FOR-VOUCHERS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Property owners avoid lengthy process of finding developers, negotiating prices Under the new program, the Met Council facilitates the...


Jun 18, 20211 min read
Apply now! Home Energy Corps help with efficiency & solar
Know someone looking to kick off their green career by increasing energy efficiency and solar energy across Minnesota? There are...


Jun 18, 20211 min read
2021 MN Eco Act Passes
2021 MN Legislature: ECO Act passes thanks to hard work, collaboration May 20, 2021; Source – Center for Energy and the Environment...

Jun 18, 20211 min read
Training Opportunity - Transition from Fossil Fuel to Renewable Energy
"Fresh Energy is committed to leading a healthy transition from fossil fuel to clean, renewable electricity to power our homes, cars, and...


Jun 18, 20211 min read
Renewables and Electricity – Perspectives on the Transmission Grid - Library Event
"But what about when the sun sets and the wind isn't blowing? A look at renewable growth in Minnesota, emerging energy technologies, our...

Jun 17, 20211 min read
ECO Act and Clean Cars
(From the Conservation MN website) Before adjourning, the state Legislature did pass significant legislation that will help drive...


Apr 26, 20211 min read
Clean Cars Decision Due May 7-ish
The “Clean Cars” initiative proposed by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to establish low- or no-emission standards for car sales...


Apr 26, 20211 min read
SSMN Pushing City To Upgrade Solar
Sustainable Stillwater MN continues to urge city officials to get more of their power from solar. Meetings held over the last few months...
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