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Teaming Up for Clean Energy
What is CERTs? No, it's not a breath mint! It is a resource
for communities across Minnesota who would like to plan and implement local
energy projects. CERTs (Clean Energy Resource Teams) was launched in 2003 with
the mission of connecting people to the technical resources needed to identify
and implement community-scale energy efficiency and clean energy projects.
CERTs is made up of community members from across the state who have developed
a bold vision for Minnesota's energy future: one that can be reached through
GREEN HOMES: Standards, Certifications, and Options for You
Owning a home can be one of the great joys and challenges of
life. Understanding the myriad systems that combined to make up your home can
be mind boggling even for those of us who spend our lives studying, building,
renovating, and repairing them. Until recently, few were aware of the role that
their home played in contributing to climate change. Homes and buildings are, in
fact, the primary consumers of both energy (43%) and electricity (76%). Our
lifestyle choices are having a tremendous impact on our world, and perhaps most
Invest in a Cleaner, Healthier Future: Upgrading Your Home's Energy Efficiency
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If you have the resources and are going to stay in your home for a while, you may want to invest some time and money in upgrading your home to improve its energy efficiency. Over time, investments in energy conservation return big dividends in reduced costs and improved indoor living; such changes may pay for themselves in energy savings alone.
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