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by , posted on 5:27 PM, August 4, 2021
Request for Proposals for CERTs Seed Grants—funding to implement community-driven energy efficiency, renewable energy, electric vehicle, and energy storage projects—has been released.
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From CERTS (Clean Energy Resource Teams):
Seed Grant Request for Funding Details
Important Dates: Applications are due by 4 pm on Friday, October 8, 2021. Projects may start work in early December 2021 and must be completed by January 6, 2023.
Primary Objectives:
- Encourage community-based clean energy projects in each Minnesota CERT region. Clean energy projects can include projects such as: energy efficiency and conservation, renewable energy, electric vehicle-related projects, and energy storage.
- Spur projects that are highly visible in their community and can be replicated by others
- Provide an opportunity for community education about clean energy and its many benefits