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About
Us
Who
are we?
The
Minnesota Biomass Exchange site is a
collaborative effort between the
Agricultural
Utilization Research Institute (AURI), Clean
Energy Resource Teams (CERT), the
Minnesota Department
of Commerce, the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources, the University of Minnesota and the
Green Institute. These organizations share the
goal of efficiently connecting biomass consumers
and producers in an effort to increase the use
of renewable resources for energy in Minnesota.
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The Clean Energy
Resource Team project is your
opportunity to play a role in
crafting an energy plan for your
region of Minnesota. A growing
number of Minnesotans envision an
energy future built on using energy
wisely and generating energy from
local renewable resources like wind,
solar, biomass, and even hydrogen
from renewable sources. By relying
more on community-scale renewable
energy resources and energy
conservation, communities can help
prevent pollution and create local
economic development opportunities.
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Who Is Behind This Effort?
What Are
CERTs Teams Doing?
There are CERTs teams
in each of
six regions in Greater
Minnesota. The teams include people from
communities, industry, utilities, colleges,
universities and local governments. CERTs is
matching the teams with technical expertise to
accelerate implementation of energy saving and
renewable energy projects. The technical
resources are helping the teams identify and
prioritize the most appropriate and
cost-effective opportunities within their
region. For more information, visit
www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org
The
Minnesota Department of Commerce State Energy
Office manages many U.S. Department of Energy
programs, including State Energy Program,
Building America, Clean Cities, Industries of
the Future, Million Solar Roofs Initiative,
Rebuild America, and Windpowering America, as
well as working with Minnesota stakeholders to
develop innovative programs and policies
designed to promote renewable energy and energy
efficiency, such as the Clean Energy Resource
Teams.
Minnesota Department of Commerce State Energy
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