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CERTs 2013 Conference: Community-Driven Clean Energy

February 20, 2013 @ 11:00 am - February 21, 2013 @ 3:30 pm

$40.00

CERTs 2013 will be an exploration and celebration of successful energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, and a coming together of hundreds of amazing people who are working to create a clean energy future in their communities and beyond. Join us!

A half day of in-depth workshops and an evening reception on February 20th, 2013 will be followed by a full day of sessions, networking time, and exhibits on the 21st.

River’s Edge Convention Center
10  4th Avenue South
St. Cloud  Minnesota

February 20, 2013 – Pre-Conference Workshops & Reception

Registration, Networking & Exhibitor Time

11:00am-12:00pm

Lunch, Networking & Exhibitor Time

12:00-1:00pm

In-Depth Workshops

1:00-5:00pm (30 minute break at 3:00pm)
Solar: Taking Your Project from Dream to Reality
Local Goverments: Moving Renewable & Energy Efficiency Projects Forward
Utilities: Sharing Best Practices to Meet Conservation Goals

Evening Reception

5:00-8:00pm

February 21, 2013 – Full-Day Conference & Exhibition

Registration, Light Breakfast, Networking & Exhibitor Time

7:30-8:30am

Welcome & Kick-Off

8:30-9:00am

Breakout Sessions: Renewable Energy Technologies

9:00-10:30am
Solar for Your Community: Technologies, Resources & Financing
Wind Options: Residential, Community & Commercial
Biomass Energy: Homegrown Heat for Minnesota
Geothermal & Air-Source Heat Pumps: Harness the Earth’s Temperature
Emerging Technologies: Electric Vehicles & Smart Homes

Breakout Sessions: Energy Efficiency by Sector

10:50am-12:20pm
Home Efficiency: Moving from Audit to Action
Business Efficiency: Improving Your Bottom Line
School Efficiency: Energized for Savings
Local Government Efficiency: Benchmarking & Financing Tools
Farm Efficiency: Reaping the Rewards

Lunch: Great Food, Networking & Exhibitor Time

12:20-1:45pm

Breakout Sessions: Regional Collaboration

1:45-3:30pm
Central: Kickstarting Community-Driven Clean Energy Projects
Metro: Kickstarting Community-Driven Clean Energy Projects
Northeast: Kickstarting Community-Driven Clean Energy Projects
Northwest: Kickstarting Community-Driven Clean Energy Projects
Southeast: Kickstarting Community-Driven Clean Energy Projects
Southwest: Kickstarting Community-Driven Clean Energy Projects
West Central: Kickstarting Community-Driven Clean Energy Projects
Click here to learn more about Regional Sessions

Details

Start:
February 20, 2013 @ 11:00 am
End:
February 21, 2013 @ 3:30 pm
Cost:
$40.00

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