The CERTS-SE website has just been updated with many new listings of grant opportunities for clean energy and energy conservation projects.
Visit: http://certs-se.org/financial%20resources.htm and scroll down, down, down.
Friday, March 27, 2009
American Recovery and Reinvestment Guidebook
Congressman Walz's office has created the American Recovery and Reinvestment Guidebook, which can be read online. The parts related to energy begin on page 22.
From Congressman Walz:
From Congressman Walz:
We are facing an historic economic crisis that requires bold action to get our economy moving again. Last month, I joined my colleagues in supporting the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act which is aimed squarely at jumpstarting our economy and getting people back to work quickly.
To help Minnesota communities, businesses and individuals navigate this large
and complex piece of legislation, I have prepared a guidebook to assist people
in determining how the recovery funds can best help southern Minnesota.
Click here for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Guidebook.
If you need additional assistance, please email me by clicking here or call my Mankato office at 507-388-2149.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Small Wind Turbine Installation Workshop
Maple Grove, MN • April 15-17, 2009
Great River Energy Headquarters
Due to increasing interest in renewable energy and residential-sized wind turbines, this three-day workshop is being offered to provide an opportunity to learn the ins and outs of small wind project development. The timeliness of this workshop complements the growing demand and interest in renewable energy.
With the passage of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 came a small wind investment tax credit to help consumers purchase small wind for home, farm and business use. Owners of small wind systems with 100 kilowatts (kW) of capacity and less can receive a credit for 30% of the total installed cost of the system. The credit will be available for equipment installed through December 31, 2016.
This three-day course will lead participants through all the necessary background information required to site and install a small wind turbine (up to 40 kW in capacity). The course will cover in detail all the steps for a successful project including timelines, initial planning stages, siting considerations, wind resource assessments and energy production estimates, tower considerations, zoning requirements, interconnection, insurance, used equipment, permitting, equipment assembly, decommissioning, plus much more.
For more information, or to Register, go to:
http://www.mnrenewables.org/events/classes/register2009-04-15.php
Great River Energy Headquarters
Due to increasing interest in renewable energy and residential-sized wind turbines, this three-day workshop is being offered to provide an opportunity to learn the ins and outs of small wind project development. The timeliness of this workshop complements the growing demand and interest in renewable energy.
With the passage of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 came a small wind investment tax credit to help consumers purchase small wind for home, farm and business use. Owners of small wind systems with 100 kilowatts (kW) of capacity and less can receive a credit for 30% of the total installed cost of the system. The credit will be available for equipment installed through December 31, 2016.
This three-day course will lead participants through all the necessary background information required to site and install a small wind turbine (up to 40 kW in capacity). The course will cover in detail all the steps for a successful project including timelines, initial planning stages, siting considerations, wind resource assessments and energy production estimates, tower considerations, zoning requirements, interconnection, insurance, used equipment, permitting, equipment assembly, decommissioning, plus much more.
For more information, or to Register, go to:
http://www.mnrenewables.org/events/classes/register2009-04-15.php
Science Fair Clean Energy Projects Are Winners
Young scientists researching the hot topics of Clean Energy and Energy Conservation were eligible for some cool cash awards at their regional science fairs in southeast Minnesota last month.
Southeast CERTs presented Clean Energy Project Awards to 11 Middle and High school students at the Regional Science Fairs in Winona and Rochester on February 19th. In addition, six $100 sponsorships were awarded at each fair to send students to the State Science Fair. Good luck to all the winners attending the State Science Fair!
CERTS Clean Energy Project Awards Winners
Andrea Peterson $250 Schaffer Academy
Tom Reuvers $150 Century High School
Brian Kiel $100 Century High School
MIDDLE SCHOOL WINNERS:
Katie Aney $250 Kellogg Middle School
Alanna Bram $150 John Adams Middle School
Katie Piens $100 Rochester Central Lutheran School
Click Here to see complete list of Rochester Regional Science Fair Winners
Southeast CERTs presented Clean Energy Project Awards to 11 Middle and High school students at the Regional Science Fairs in Winona and Rochester on February 19th. In addition, six $100 sponsorships were awarded at each fair to send students to the State Science Fair. Good luck to all the winners attending the State Science Fair!
CERTS Clean Energy Project Awards Winners
SE Minnesota & Western Wisconsin Regional Science Fair (Winona)
HIGH SCHOOL WINNERS:
Kevin Weis, Phillip Glodowski C-FC $100 Award
Hydrogen-powered Model Vehicle
Billy Tuite, Holly Gotz C-FC $150 Award
Testing the Efficiency of a Homemade Solar Cell
Derek Nelson C-FC $250 Award
Synthesis of Biodiesel
MIDDLE SCHOOL WINNERS:
Kaitlyn Lindaman Winona Middle School $150 Award
The Determinants of Algae Growth for Use in Biodiesel
Nathaniel Davies Winona Middle School $250 Award
Wind Power: Does the Type of Wind Turbine Blade Affect the Power Generated?
Rochester Regional Science Fair:
HIGH SCHOOL WINNERS:Andrea Peterson $250 Schaffer Academy
Tom Reuvers $150 Century High School
Brian Kiel $100 Century High School
MIDDLE SCHOOL WINNERS:
Katie Aney $250 Kellogg Middle School
Alanna Bram $150 John Adams Middle School
Katie Piens $100 Rochester Central Lutheran School
Click Here to see complete list of Rochester Regional Science Fair Winners
Friday, March 13, 2009
Eagle Bluff Sustainbility Campaign Slows
By Dawn Schuett
Rochester Post Bulletin 2/17/09
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, located in Lanesboro, MN, launched a sustainability initiative two years ago, with the goal of raising $2 million by 2010. The funds will be used for solar panels , a geothermal system and to make the Center a model of sustainabilty, demonstrating and educating visitors about renewable energy. To date, $800,000 has been raised, but the campaign has slowed due to the economy. Read the story here.
Rochester Post Bulletin 2/17/09
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, located in Lanesboro, MN, launched a sustainability initiative two years ago, with the goal of raising $2 million by 2010. The funds will be used for solar panels , a geothermal system and to make the Center a model of sustainabilty, demonstrating and educating visitors about renewable energy. To date, $800,000 has been raised, but the campaign has slowed due to the economy. Read the story here.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Austin and Owatonna Utility Customers Can Compare Their Utility Usage
by Karen Colbenson
Rochester Post-Bulletin, March 12, 2009
Beginning this month, Austin Utilities and Owatonna Public Utilities will include a report in their customers' utility bills that tracks household energy use and compares it to 100 similar households in the neighborhood. The goal of the program is to help customers reduce household energy use by 5% over the two-year pilot program.
Read story here.
Rochester Post-Bulletin, March 12, 2009
Beginning this month, Austin Utilities and Owatonna Public Utilities will include a report in their customers' utility bills that tracks household energy use and compares it to 100 similar households in the neighborhood. The goal of the program is to help customers reduce household energy use by 5% over the two-year pilot program.
Read story here.
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