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The MPCA is seeking proposals to distribute $3 million for projects to reduce climate pollution and prepare Minnesota communities for climate change. 

Applications are open for the Minnesota Department of Commerce Electric School Bus Grant Program through Dec. 17, 2024.

Meet Pamela Gray, an undergraduate student joining the CERTs Statewide Office team as a Student Communications Assistant. 

Metro CERT welcomes AmeriCorps member Katie Schroeer to the team! 

The Building Upgrades Inspiring Local Transformation funding opportunity will support nonprofit building improvement projects that reduce energy use, lower carbon emissions, and generate short and long-term energy cost saving so that operational dollars can be redirected toward mission-critical work. Eligible nonprofit participants are 501(c)(3) organizations who own and operate their own buildings. BUILT Nonprofits will provide awards of up to $100k each. The program requires a 20% cost-share.

The AGRI Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant is taking applications through Dec. 12 for projects that explore the energy efficiency, environmental benefit, and profitability of sustainable ag techniques, from production through marketing processes.

The U.S. Department of Energy's Vehicle Technologies Office will award two to three awards for projects that enable the design, development, and demonstration of innovative electric vehicle charging infrastructure near key ports, distribution hubs, and major corridors in support of electrified medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.

The SSP Sustainability Recognition Program is an opportunity for residents, local organizations, and businesses to be celebrated for their sustainability efforts. Nominations will be accepted through Oct. 1 and nominators do not need to be South St. Paul residents. 

The Minnesota Department of Commerce is accepting applications for Batch 8 of the Low and Moderate-Income Accessible Community Solar Garden Program through September 21, 2024.

The Minnesota Department of Commerce seeks proposals from qualified applicants throughout Minnesota for the Electric School Bus Deployment Grant Program by 10/23.

$4.3 million in state funding is available for distribution to local governments to build solar arrays (system size up to 40 kilowatts) across Xcel Energy territory in Minnesota. These grants can be paired with federal clean energy tax credits now available to local governments. Round two opens Oct. 21 and the assessment is due Dec. 2.

A prize pool of $27,000 will be distributed to the best photos of the innovative technologies, processes, and people that will help the United States achieve a decarbonized industrial sector and a net-zero-emissions economy by 2050. 

The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) from USDA Rural Development is a great opportunity for Minnesota farmers and rural businesses to save energy with efficiency work and add renewable energy systems.

The program provides matching funds for eligible entities applying for eligible federal funding opportunities requiring a match.

The Energy Transition Grant program helps the state’s "energy transition communities" minimize the negative consequences from power plant closures and maximize opportunities for future economic growth and community well-being.

The Department of Commerce is recruiting contractors to participate in the Weatherization Assistance Program. 

The Minnesota Department of Commerce is accepting applications for the Low and Moderate-Income Accessible Community Solar Garden Program through July 21, 2024.

The MN Department of Commerce will accept readiness assessments for 2024 funding round 2 July 1-31, 2024.

Get the breakdown of changes to solar policies and growth within MN over the past decade in this episode of the Rise Up Podcast.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is accepting applications for Minnesota GreenCorps members for the 2024-25 program year. The application due date has been extended to June 27.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced 15 school districts across Minnesota will benefit from the 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, helping Minnesota accelerate the transition to zero emission vehicles and to replace existing school buses. 

A group of Minnesota local governments became the first communities to achieve Charging Smart designation, a public recognition of their status as electric vehicle-friendly communities.

The new report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy includes Minnesota cities in the top 75 of the most populous U.S. cities to advance clean energy goals.

The U.S. Department of Labor released an interactive map showing tens of thousands of jobs to be created by clean energy projects across the country.

The 2024 Minnesota Energy Factsheet, released by Clean Energy Economy Minnesota and the Business Council for Sustainable Energy, marks the fourth consecutive year that zero-carbon power has made up the majority of Minnesota’s electricity (54%), compared to the national share of carbon-free power at just 41%.