The Minnesota Retiree Environmental Technical Assistance Program (RETAP) employs skilled, retired professionals to provide facility assessments and community sustainability assistance to small businesses, institutions, and communities in Minnesota.
Recommendations may be simple behavior changes, maintenance improvements, or more complicated retrofits. While you are under no obligation to implement the recommendations, a high percentage of surveyed clients do. Average savings from RETAP recommendations implemented in 2012 was over $2,000 per client.
To find out more or to request a free assessment: Visit the RETAP website or contact Mike Vennewitz, RETAP Coordinator, at 612-781-1307 or via email. Tell him CERTs sent ya!
Looking for an example of work they’ve done? RETAP recently helped the Salvation Army in Minneapolis save money by reducing its use of water and energy, leaving more money for its mission of helping those in need. You can click here to watch a feature on 5 Eyewitness News highlighting the project.
Read an interview: You can also learn more about the program by reading an interview that we did with key players a couple years ago.
