CERTs 2015 Conference - Clean Energy Resource Teams · The sixth statewide CERTs Conference will be held at the St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center on March 10–11, 2015

CERTs 2015 Conference

March 10-11, 2015 ● River’s Edge Convention Center ● Saint Cloud, MN

Sponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities

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The sixth statewide CERTs Conference will be held at the St. Cloud River’s Edge ConventionCenter on March 10–11, 2015. CERTs 2015 will be an exploration and celebration of successfulenergy efficiency and renewable energy projects, and a coming together of hundreds of amazingpeople who are working to create a clean energy future in their communities and beyond. Withyour help, attendees will return home with the connections they need to move forward.

At the conference we will:

• Cross-pollinate: Connect people and projects across regions and sectors• Percolate: Help surface new ideas to build Minnesota’s clean energy future• Engage networks: Governments, schools, organizations, utilities & more• Tip the scale: Attract new people and drive attendees to take action

We expect 500-600 people to attend the conference, and are providingspace for up to 60 exhibitors. We are excited to invite your business ororganization to be part of the event and connect with our attendees!See the following pages for details.

Sincerely,CERTs Staff & Conference Planning Committee:

What is CERTs? The Clean Energy Resource Teams connect Minnesota communities with theresources they need to identify and implement energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.

CERTs: Minnesotansbuilding a cleanenergy future

CERTs PARTNERS

University of Minnesota’sRegional SustainableDevelopmentPartnerships & Extension

Great Plains Institute

Southwest RegionalDevelopmentCommission

The Minnesota Project

Minnesota Departmentof Commerce, Division ofEnergy Resources

SPONSOR &EXHIBITORDEADLINE

CERTs 2015 Conferencesponsor and exhibitorsign-up deadline is FEBRUARY 20, 2015

CERTs 2015 Conference: Community-Driven Clean Energy

CERTs 2015 CONFERENCE MAR 10-11, 2015 | ST. CLOUD, MN

Lisa Barajas, Metropolitan CouncilRick Condon, MN Interfaith Power and Light, Wells FargoHeather Corcoran, League of Minnesota CitiesTimothy DenHerder Thomas, Cooperative Energy FuturesJon Fabre, Otter Tail Power CompanyRoger Garton, Rural Renewable Energy AllianceLinda Kingery, UofM NW Regional Sustainable Development PartnershipDiana Kuklinski, Community OrganizerNan Larson, Agricultural Utilization and Research InstituteAndrea Lauer, City of RoyaltonAnnie Levenson-Falk, Legislative Energy CommissionChris Meyer, Community OrganizerRon Omann, USDA Rural Energy for America ProgramJohn Paulson, City of HutchinsonYvonne Pfeifer, Xcel EnergyScott Randall, Apex SolarJulie Rath, Redwood Area Development CorporationJodi Slick, Ecolibrium3Quinn Swanson, Happy Dancing Turtle, Hunt Utilities GroupPaul Twite, Delano Municipal UtilityTerry Webster, MN Dept. of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources

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PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP ($10,000)Headline SponsorStandard recognition, plus:

l Two minutes of speaking time during Mar. 10 kick-off

l Prominent, large-format “Presented by” sign featuring logo

l Full-page ad in conference program

l Best exhibition space (20 feet wide)

l Five complimentary registrations

CLEAN ENERGY RESOURCE SPONSORSHIP ($5,000)Luncheon SponsorStandard recognition, plus:

l Full-page ad in conference program

l Superior exhibit space (20 feet wide)

l Verbal recognition during plenary session

l Additional signage and verbal recognition during luncheon

l Five complimentary registrations

HOSPITALITY SPONSORSHIP ($3,500)Reception SponsorStandard recognition, plus:

l Half-page ad in conference program

l Excellent exhibit space


l Additional signage and verbal recognition during reception

l Four complimentary registrations

PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP ($2,500)Break Sponsor

Standard recognition, plus:

l Half-page ad in conference program

l Prominent exhibit space


l Additional signage during one of four breaks

l Three complimentary registrations

GOLD SPONSORSHIP ($1,000)Standard recognition, plus:

l Two complimentary registrations

SILVER SPONSORSHIP ($500)Standard recognition, plus:

l One complimentary registration

Sponsor Opportunities


STANDARD RECOGNITION

All sponsor levels receive the standard recognition benefits, which include:

l Complimentary exhibit space (details on next page)

l Company name displayed on conference signage

l “Sponsor” designation on all attendee name badges

l Company name and description in printed program

l Name, logo, and link included on CERTs website

l Name and link in promotional emails

REGISTER NOWTo sponsor and/or exhibit at CERTs 2015,complete the registration form athttp://mncerts.org/sponsor2015.You will have the option to pay withcredit card, checking account, or check.

DEADLINES

The sponsor and exhibitor registration deadlineis February 20, 2015. Payment must be receivedbefore sponsor and exhibitor benefits will be provided. The final payment deadline is February 27,2015. Inclusion as a sponsor or exhibitor cannot beguaranteed if registration and/or payment arereceived after deadlines.

OTHER IDEAS & IN-KIND

We’re happy to discuss other specific sponsorshipopportunities with you. Also, we know you haveresources to offer, so feel free to contact us aboutideas you have for in-kind support.

WANT TO CHAT?

To discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contactDan Thiede, CERTs Communications Manager, at 612-626-0556 or [email protected].

mailto:[email protected]

http://mncerts.org/sponsor2015

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The 2015 CERTs Conference will attract 500–600 Minnesotans interested in community-driven clean energy. The first five CERTs Conferences were great successes with a wide array ofexhibitors and attendees. As an exhibitor, your information, services, and products will be seen onMarch 10-11, 2015 by representatives from schools, colleges and universities, local and state government, as well as farmers, business owners, energy experts, and other engaged communitymembers. At the conference there will be many opportunities to connect with attendees: beforethe conference and at lunches and breaks each day. The exhibit space is located between registration and meal/plenary areas (see next page), providing maximum traffic and visibility.

EXHIBITION BOOTHSl Sponsor – Includedl Business – $350l Non-Profit/Government/University – $175l Electricity (additional) – $70

BENEFITS

l Draped 8' x 30” table and chair (hall layout next page)

l One conference registration for Mar. 10 & 11

l Wireless internet access

l “Exhibitor” designation on attendee badges

l Name and link on CERTs website

l Company name and description in exhibitor directory

EXHIBIT HALL HOURS

Setup Time

March 10 from 6:00 to 8:30 am

Exhibit Hall Open

March 10 from 8:30 am to 5:15 pmMarch 11 from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm

Tear Down

March 11 from 1:30 to 2:30 pm

REGISTER NOWTo sponsor and/or exhibit at CERTs 2015,complete the registration form athttp://mncerts.org/sponsor2015.You will have the option to pay withcredit card, checking account, or check.

DEADLINES

The sponsor and exhibitor registration deadline isFebruary 20, 2015. Payment must be received before sponsor and exhibitor benefits will be provided. The finalpayment deadline is February 27, 2015. Inclusion as a sponsoror exhibitor cannot be guaranteed if registration and/or payment are received after deadlines.

SHIPPING

Exhibits shipped to the Convention Center will be accepted no earlier than Mar. 9, 2015. Should you choose to ship your exhibit, return shipping arrangements must be made in advance.

DAMAGES & LIABILITY

Each exhibitor shall be responsible for claims, losses andexpenses which are proximately caused by the negligenceor wrongful acts or omissions of that party, or its employ-ees, agents or representatives acting within the scope oftheir employment. Nothing herein shall preclude theUniversity of Minnesota, Clean Energy Resource Teams andtheir affiliates from asserting against third parties anydefenses to liability they may have under Minnesota law orbe construed to create a basis for a claim or suit whennone would otherwise exist. Exhibitors are financially orotherwise responsible for any damages to the River’s EdgeConvention Center, Saint Cloud, MN.

WANT TO CHAT?

To discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact DanThiede, CERTs Communications Manager, at 612-626-0556or [email protected].

Exhibitor Opportunities



http://mncerts.org/sponsor2015

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Exhibit Hall Layout


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MEALS & PLENARY AREA BOOTH ASSIGNMENT PROCESS

Priority assignment will be given to leadsponsors of the conference, and then tothose who are sponsoring at other levels.

Booths for all other exhibitors will beassigned in the order in which applicationsare received.

All sponsors and exhibitors will be notified oftheir booth assignments by Feb. 25, 2015 atthe very latest.

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This sheet gives you a behind-the-scenes glance at the CERTs 2015 Conference so you can understand who will be at the event, as well as a few of the most common questions that we get asked by potential sponsors & exhibitors.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do exhibition booths come with all sponsor packages?

As you'll see in the Sponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities Packet,each sponsorship level comes with a booth and a certain number of complimentary registrations for the two-day event.The exhibition hall will be open on both March 10th and 11thfor the 2015 event.

What size exhibition booth will we get?

We will provide an 8-foot table by default. This being said, wealso welcome your custom displays and are very accomodating. We have had electric cars, solar collectors, battery systems, smallwind turbines, and more, so we can get larger, more interestingpieces. Just talk to us about any ideas or requests you have.

Are there key messages CERTs wants our organization toaddress in our booth?

If you’re planning on sponsoring or exhibiting, we likely havethe same priorities—telling people about programs and products that can help them save energy and money, and produce clean, renewable energy, while also letting them knowwhat they can do to make a difference.

Do you have other questions?

Contact Dan Thiede, CERTs Communications Manager, with anyother questions you have: [email protected] or 612-626-0556.

ATTENDEES

How many attendees are youexpecting at the conference?

The 2009, 2011 & 2013 CERTsconferences attracted between500 and 600 attendees; we expectthe same for CERTs 2015.

Who attends the conference?

Based on past conferences, weexpect the following attendancefor the CERTs 2015 Conference.

Demographics: Age 25-65, equalmix of men and women, mostlyhomeowners.

Geography: About half of ourattendees are from the TwinCities metro area, and half arefrom all over Greater Minnesota.

Occupation:

n 26% Nonprofit/Community

n 26% Business

n 14% Local Government

n 13% College/University/School

n 10% Utility

n 4% Student

n 7% State/Federal Government

n Many additionally identify as

residents and/or farmers

Sponsor & Exhibitor FAQ and 2013 Attendees


Attendee List: See the next several pages for an actual list ofCERTs 2013 Conference attendees for an idea of who you mightmeet at the 2015 event.


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Paul Aakre, University of Minnesota CrookstonRoss Abbey, Fresh EnergyBonnie Abel, East Grand Forks Water and LightKevin Adams, Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington CountiesAdeel Ahmed, University of Minnesota ExtensionRoger Aiken, CREEDJohn AlexanderDanielle Alinea, Region Nine Renewable Energy Task ForceBJ Allen, JBJ World Industries LLCJulie Ambach, Shakopee Public UtilitiesRoy Amberg, Amberg Renewable EnergyRaymond Anderson, Mitlyng ElectricSigurd Anderson, Engineering Laboratory Design, Inc.Steven Anderson, K & E DistributingTammy Anderson, Xcel EnergyMark Antony, Marshall Municipal UtilitiesAnn Arney, Class 5 EnergyErika Bailey-Johnson, Bemidji State UniversityAnnette Bair, Southwest Regional Development Commission & Southwest CERTJim Barbour, University of Minnesota MorrisMike Bauer, City of RogersChiara Beckner, Carleton CollegeJeff Bender, Do It Green! MinnesotaDavid Benson, UofM Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships & ExtensionPeter Berger, Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy ResourcesPeter Berglund, MCESJay Berken, Shakopee Public UtilitiesEmma Berndt, OpowerTodd Berreman, CenterPoint EnergyCarl Berwald, University of Minnesota DuluthBill Bieganek, Energy Misers, LLCLisa Bigaouette, WindustryRoss Bintner, City of EdinaLauren Blank, Avant EnergyJonathan Blaufuss, Avant EnergyStacy Boots Camp, Center for Energy & EnvironmentMike Borchardt, University of MinnesotaPhil Bourne, Ever-Green EnergyDon Breneman, Don Breneman Photography, LLCGreg Brengle, St. Cloud State UniversityDenise Brenteson, Great River EnergyPeter Briggs, Carleton CollegeLori Broghammer, ITC MidwestJames BrownNatalie Brown, University of Minnesota DuluthEric Buchanan, University of Minnesota West Central Research & Outreach CenterJessica Burdette, MN Department of Commerce, Division of Energy ResourcesMichael Burke, Prairie Plum FarmJim ButcherKen Campbell, Campbell Professional Services LLCBlake Canham, UE SystemsBruce Carman, City of Silver BayJohn Carmody, University of Minnesota Center for Sustainable Building ResearchMiron Carney, Southwest Regional Development Commission

Chris Carson, DEKRA Certification, Inc.Kelly Changalov, Metro CERTCarla Chapman, City of St. CloudKelly Chase, CenterPoint EnergyConnie Christenson, MN Department of Employment & Economic DevelopmentLucy Christiansen, GDS Associates, Inc.Laura Cina, Minnesota Renewable Energy SocietyAnna Claussen, Institute for Agriculture and Trade PolicySteve Coleman, Applied Energy InnovationsAmy Collins, Missouri River Energy ServicesJeanne Collins, University of MinnesotaMike Comstock, Mulcahy CompanyJeff Connell, St. Paul Public SchoolsBecky Court, Simple Solar DesignsGary Court, Simple Solar DesignsJosh Cowdery, Energy Services CoalitionRebecca Cramer, Northern Sun MerchandisingScott Cramer, Northern Sun MerchandisingJohn Crampton, Izaak Walton League-MN DivFran Crotty, Minnesota Pollution Control AgencyJill Curran, Minnesota Waste Wise, Energy SmartTrish Curtis, Energy Services CoalitionDavid Cutler-Kreutz, Carleton CollegeJesse Dahl, RE-Power LLCRichard Dahlman, Dahlman Consulting, LLCBobbi Dahlstrom, Sierra ClubShaun Daniel, The Minnesota ProjectJodi Dansingburg, Ridgeway Community SchoolJeremy Davis, EnerChange & Green Home DoctorsJude Deming, Heartland Community Action AgencyTimothy DenHerder-Thomas, Cooperative Energy FuturesRalph Dickinson, Michaels EnergyKevin Disse, KGD EngineeringAl Doering, AURITim Doherty, Minnesota Geothermal Heat Pump AssociationJames Dontje, Gustavus Adolphus CollegeMarcy Douglas, Missouri River Energy ServicesKathy Draeger, UofM Regional Sustainable Dev. Partnerships & ExtensionTrevor Drake, Metro CERTChristopher Droske, Franklin Energy ServicesMarty Duda, Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy ResourcesJohn Duevel, 24 Hour Solar LLCJohn Dunlop, Renewable Energy ServicesJane Eastes, Lakes Country Service CooperativeFritz Ebinger, The Minnesota ProjectMelissa Eblen-Zayas, Carleton CollegeJason Edens, Rural Renewable Energy Alliance (RREAL)Theo Eggermont, St. John's UniversityAli Ehlen, Carleton CollegeJon EvjuCatherine Fair, Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington CountiesJohn Farrell, Institute for Local Self-Reliance Abby Finis, Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy ResourcesLisa Fischer, Missouri River Energy Services

CERTs 2013 Conference Attendees


Jackie Flaherty, Natural Awakenings MagazineDavid Fluegel, UofM Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships & ExtensionJethro Fluegel, NorthwindRenewable EnergyKevin Fluegel, Fluegel ConsultingBill Forder, Forder EngineeringMark Franics, Franklin EnergyJohn Frazier, Bemidji State UniversityDavid Fries, Werner Electric SupplyLori Frisk-Thompson, CMMPAChris Froelke, RetroGreen EnergyJerry Frost, Frost Energy MnTim Gallagher, Minnesota PowerRoger Garton, Rural Renewable Energy Alliance (RREAL)Katy Gehler, City of Prior LakeCraig Giebel, AMEC Environment & Infrastructure Cheryl Glaeser, Southwest Initiative FoundationAllen Gleckner, Environmental Law & Policy CenterDavid Glenn, The Minnesota ProjectTroy Goodnough, University of Minnesota MorrisTom Gorycki, Sustainability HouseSean Gosiewski, Alliance for SustainabilityMindy Granley, University of Minnesota DuluthJon Gravdahl, ZenergyDon Graves, Hibbing Community CollegeTodd Gray, HumeraTechKelly Guncheon, Guncheon FinancialSandy Gunderson, Becker County Environmental ServicesTami Gunderzik, Xcel EnergyTashi Gurung, UofM Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships & ExtensionSonya GylsenJohn Haaland, ConEdison SolutionsJeff Haase, Great River EnergyRandy Hagen, Solar Skies Mfg., LLCMatthew Haley, EMS, Inc.Autumn Hamberg, SCSU & Advocates for Animals and the EnvironmentLee Hammer, NORESCODonna Hanan, Xcel EnergyAmy Hanker, Class 5 Sarah Hannigan, Ecolibrium3Anne Hanson, Region Five Development CommissionSam Hanson, Minnesota Waste WiseJoel Haskard, U of M Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships & ExtensionZahra Hassan, Hennepin CountyJennifer Hassebroek, City of OakdaleRebecca Haug, City of Elk RiverWayne Haukaas, North Star Electric CooperativeDean Havel, Electro Industries and Northern Heat PumpSarah Hayden, Central CERTDawn Hegland, Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development CommissionPaul Helgeson, GNP CompanyBrian Hetchler, University of MinnesotaBill Hilty, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community CollegeLaura Horner, City of White Bear LakeMeleah Houseknecht, Environmental InitiativeMegan Hoye, Fresh EnergyRosanne Hoyem, Eutectics Consulting LLCRich Huelskamp, CREEDAlvin HuffBill Hughes, The Minnesota ProjectJon Hunter, American Lung Association in MinnesotaIvan IdsoAdam Imig, Residential Science ResourcesConnie Ireland, Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic DevelopmentJeff Jackson, Xcel EnergyRobert Jagusch, Minnesota Municipal Utilities AssociationEric Jensen, Izaak Walton League of America

Shannon Jerabek, McLeod Cooperative Power Assn.Brandon Johnson, CMMPAKatherine Johnson, Earthly Treasures Inc.Micah Johnson, Solar ConnectionWayne Johnson, NMSDPHans JonesTom Karas, MN REC-X & MEAPMatthew Karl, Minnesota Renewable Energy SocietyMatt Kazinka, Latino Economic Development CenterJohn Kearney, Energy Services CoalitionCraig Kedrowski, Minnesota PowerDylan Kestri, Minneapolis Energy OptionsDave Kicker, ZenergyLarry Killien, Minnesota Department of Natural ResourcesRachel King, Saint Paul Public SchoolsLinda Kingery, UofM Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships & ExtensionAlexis Klassen, Minnesota Bio-Fuels AssociationPeter Klein, Saint Paul Port AuthorityLeo Klisch, Central CERTJack Kluempke, Array SolarKurt Koegel, Koegel Plumbing & Heating Solutions, LLCAleta Kolan, Southwest Initiative FoundationMaggie Kozak, UofM Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships & ExtensionKurk Kramer, City of Sleepy EyeClara Krause, Three Rivers Community ActionGlenn Kroeten, HumeraTechJukka Kukkonen, PlugInConnectJason Kulyk, University of Minnesota CrookstonAdam Kutrich, Rural Renewable Energy Alliance (RREAL)Alex Lai, Carleton CollegeJenny LangJeffrey Larson, Minnesota Energy ResourcesNan Larson, AURIAndrea Lauer, City of RoyaltonJeff Ledermann, Minnesota Department of EducationKatie Ledermann, Mahtomedi High School Eco ClubMelissa Legge, Pew Clean Energy ProgramRory Lenton, Minnesota Energy ResourcesJenna Lewein, Statewide CERTsAlison Lindburg, Fresh EnergyMark Lindquist, Minnesota Department of Natural ResourcesPhilip Lipetzky, Green Energy ProductsHarold Little, Avant EnergyRobert Long, tenKsolarKristi Loobeek, Statewide CERTsJim Losleben, tenKsolarJoshua Low, Sierra ClubHank Ludtke, City of FrazeeTravis Lund, Mille Lacs Band of OjibweLeslie Mackenzie, BloggerMike Malinowski, MTM Environmental, IncLaura Malwitz, CR-Building Performance SpecialistsTony Mancuso, St. Louis CountyKurt Mankell, Mankell ConsultingKaren Mann, Class 5 Nikki MardellNick Mark, CenterPoint EnergyKarin Matchett, K.E. Matchett, LLCJeffrey Mauk, Eutectics Consulting LLCChris May, Northwest CERTLinda May, New Horizon ResortCallum McCulloch, Carleton CollegeDiana McKeown, Metro CERTBridget McLaughlin, Center for Energy & EnvironmentJennifer McLoughlin, City of WoodburyReid McMurry, Carleton College 8


Erin Meier, U of M Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships & ExtensionTom Meium, Congressman Collin PetersonSuzy Meneguzzo, Hiawatha Valley RC&DBeth Mercer-Taylor, University of Minnesota Institute on the EnvironmentKatie Mercer-Taylor, Youth Environmental Activists of MinnesotaToni Merdan, Congressman Collin C. PetersonJeff Merrick, Grant CountyPatrick Merrick, Westbrook-Walnut Grove YES! TeamCarol MertesdorfChris MeyerLaura Millberg, Minnesota Pollution Control AgencyAlexandra Miller, Bemidji State UniversityDavid Miller, Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy ResourcesStacy Miller, Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy ResourcesSally Mills, Triple Green Solutions, LLCBill Mittlefehldt, Northeast CERTNick Moe, St. John's UniversityMike Moilanen, Mille Lacs Band of OjibwePaul Monacelli, Iron Range Partnership for SustainabilityShanelle Montana, EDF Renewable EnergyAdriane Morabito, Iron Range Partnership for SustainabilityJonathan Morales, YES! | Southwest Initiative FoundationDon Morgan, Wood Master & Northwest ManftT.J. Morice, MarthAnne Morse, Winona County Planning & Environmental ServicesScott Moseman, GraybarGarrett Mosiman, U of M Center for Sustainable Building Research Philipp Muessig, Minnesota Pollution Control AgencyPatrick MurphyJo Ann Musumeci, Whittier AllianceMikie Myser, EPCarl Nelson, Center for Energy & EnvironmentPeter Nelson, Hidden FuelsRon Nelson, Central Lakes CollegeLinda Nielsen, Clean Energy Manufacturing CenterSteve Nisbet, Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric AssociationTimothy Nolan, Minnesota Pollution Control AgencyTim Norton, St. Cloud State UniversityCraig Oberg, Avant EnergyCindy Ojczyk, Simply Green DesignKaren Olson, Transition NorthfieldRebecca Olson, Neighborhood Energy ConnectionRon Omann, USDA Rural DevelopmentJohn O'Neil, Southern Minnesota Municipal Power AgencyDavid Opsahl, Willmar Municipal UtilitiesYusef Orest, Juhl Wind, Inc.Richard Otten, Richard Otten InspectionsMark Owens, Izaak Walton League of AmericaMichelle Palm, Southeast CERTNoah Pappano, AmeriCorps VISTAJohn Paulson, City of HutchinsonLissa Pawlisch, UofM Regional Sustainable Dev. Partnerships & ExtensionStacey PedersonWendy Pederson, City of FranklinChelsey Permenter, St. Cloud State UniversityDana Petersen, Iowa State University Farm EnergyLeroy Petersen, UofM Regional Sustainable Dev. Partnerships & ExtensionAndrew Peterson, Carleton CollegeYvonne Pfeifer, Xcel EnergyMike PfeningerJim Phillippo, Minnesota Energy ResourcesAshley Phoenix, Bemidji State UniversityCharlie Pickard, Aladdin SolarDonna Pickard, Aladdin SolarJoe Plummer, Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy ResourcesMichael Plutowski, Dakota Electric Association

Keith Poier, 24 Hour Solar LLCLeigh Pomeroy, Region Nine Renewable Energy Task ForceKristen Poppleton, Will Steger FoundationMark Powers, Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP)Patrick Quarve, Metal Roofing and Siding of MinnesotaWayne Radloff, Logical Energy Solutions LLCScott Randall, Apex SolarRobin Raplinger, Iron Range Partnership for SustainabilityEric Ravnaas, ZenergyDan Reek, ZB EngineeringEric Rehm, Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy ResourcesLance Reschke, LRR ConsultingNicole Rice, Midwest Renewable Energy AssociaitonSharyl Rich, Carleton CollegeBarry Riesch, City of MinnetonkaAnne Rittgers, University of Minnesota MorrisWayne Roehrich, City of Brooklyn ParkChad Roisland, University of Minnesota CrookstonKellye Rose, Rose Consulting Service, Inc.Elaine RosnerBrian Ross, CR Planning, Inc.Jake RoundsRick Russell, Michigan State UniversitySunny Ruthchild, UofM Regional Sustainable Dev. Partnerships & ExtensionMadonna Rykken, HoneywellTom Sagstetter, Elk River Municipal UtilitiesBrita Sailer, Sailer EnvironmentalLee Samelson, Alliance for SustainabilityCarl Samuelson, Eureka RecyclingPatrick SantelliPamela Sarvela, Minnesota Energy ResourcesBruce Sayler, Connexus EnergyPaige Scarborough, University of Minnesota MorrisRobert Schafer, Central Lakes CollegeJessica Schaum, City of ShoreviewLola Schoenrich, Great Plains InstituteCaitlyn Schuchhardt, Minnesota Pollution Control AgencyLoren Schumacher, CMMPAHanna Schutt, MN Green Corps @ Metro TransitJeff Schwartz, HumeraTechLouis SchwartzkopfMarty Schwarz, Carleton CollegeRobert Scott-Hovland, Missouri River Energy ServicesGary Shaver, Silicon EnergyErin Shea, Silicon EnergyDoug Shoemaker, Minnesota Renewable Energy SocietyAmy Short, University of MinnesotaBill Sierks, Minnesota Pollution Control AgencyDylan Sievers, Bemidji State UniversityLarry Sinesio, Second Spark LLCSudhir Singh, Lighting House USAScott Sjolund, Brainerd Public UtilitiesSteve Skoog, Becker County Environmental ServicesAnne Sledd, Carleton CollegeDimitri Smirnoff, Carleton CollegeJoey Smits, Normandale Community CollegeGreg Sparby, University of Minnesota CrookstonRebecca Spengler, City of ElyRoger Splinter, City of WoodburyHarold Stanislawski, Economic Improvement CommissionJoseph Steffel, City of BuffaloSarah Steinman, CERTs & Minnesota GreenCorpsJanet Streff, Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy ResourcesTom StreffTodd Strem, WoodMaster/Northwest Manufacturing, Inc.Maria Surma Manka, Two Rivers Communications 9


Mark Suter, 24 Hour Solar LLCAl Swintek, CenterPoint EnergyZack Tamble, QuadROIBob Tammen, Wetlands Action GroupPat Tammen, Wetlands Action GroupDan Tepfer, Kandiyohi Power CoperativeAaron Thibert, Juhl Renewable Energy Systems, Inc.Dan Thiede, U of M Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships & ExtensionJaime Thissen, UofM Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships & ExtensionMollie ThompsonLisa Thurstin, American Lung Association in MinnesotaDouglas Tiffany, University of Minnesota ExtensionMichael T'Kach, EnerChangeAndrew Toutant, Sustainable Resources CenterJessica Tritsch, Sierra ClubAlexis Troschinetz, UofM Regional Sustainable Dev. Partnerships & ExtensionLise Trudeau, Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy ResourcesJay Trusty, Southwest Regional Development CommissionDan Turner, WindustryBruce TwetoOkey Ukaga, U of M Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships & ExtensionJoan Van Grinsven, College of St. BenedictTed Venske, MRESRyan Verhulst, Minnesota Waste Wise, Energy SmartJeff Vetsch, West Central CERTMichelle VigenNick Voss, City of Saint AnthonyRoger Wacek, Southeast CERTGary Wahman, HoneywellDanielle Walchuk, Region Nine Development Commission

Arlyn Wall, Blue Net IncChris Waltz, Franklin EnergyBill Ward, School Sisters of Notre DameRoger Warehime, Owatonna Public UtilitiesRandy Washburn, Itasca CountyMarian Weber, OpowerWilliam Weber, University of Minnesota Center for Sustainable Building ResearchTerry Webster, Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy ResourcesAhna Weeks, Carleton CollegeKrista Weigel, City of KassonMike Weitekamp, Minnesota Waste WiseElissa Welch, Ohio University Voinovich SchoolCaleb Werth, Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy ResourcesShannon Wheeler, Rural Renewable Energy Alliance (RREAL)Susan Wiegrefe, Badgersett Research CorporationBetsy Wieland, Minnesota SARELeo Wilenius, Lake Country PowerMatthew Willenbring, GNP CompanyPete WilliamsKaren Wilson, Central CERT Steering CommitteeLeslie Wilson, Carver CountyRick Wilson, Kennedy Community SchoolRobert WorthingtonGary Wyatt, University of Minnesota ExtensionNancy Zaworski, City of KassonJohn Zimmerman, Zimmerman Farms in Rice CountyJanet Zinniel, Zinniel Electric CoTimothy Zinniel, Zinniel Electric CoMike Zukowski, Ameresco

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l 24 HOUR SOLAR LLC

l Agricultural Utilization Research Institute

l Aladdin Solar

l Alliance for Sustainability

l AMEC

l American Lung Association in Minnesota

l Avant Energy, Inc.

l Blue Net Inc.

l Center for Energy and Environment

l Center for Renewable Energy Education and Demonstration

l CenterPoint Energy

l City of Elk River

l CLASS 5 Energy

l ConEdison Solutions

l DEKRA Certification, Inc.

l Do It Green! Minnesota

l EDF Renewable Energy

l EnerChange

l EnergyMisers, LLC

l Energy Services Coalition

l Energy Smart

l Graybar

l Green Energy Products

l Guncheon Financial

l Heating the Midwest

l Honeywell Building Solutions

l HumeraTech

l Institute for Local Self-Reliance

l Iron Range Partnership for Sustainability

l Juhl Renewable Energy Systems, Inc.

l Kandiyohi County

l Lighting House USA

l Metal Roofing and Siding of Minnesota

l Midwest Energy Alternatives Project

l Midwest Renewable Energy Association

l Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association

l MN Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources

l Minnesota Geothermal Heat Pump Association

l Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

l Minnesota Renewable Energy Society

l Natural Awakenings Magazine

l NORESCO

l Northern Sun

l RetroGreen Energy

l Rural Renewable Energy Alliance

l Saint Paul Port Authority

l Sierra Club

l Silicon Energy

l Solar Skies Manufacturing, LLC

l Southwest Initiative Foundation

l Southwest Regional Development Commission

l Sustainable Resources Center

l tenKsolar

l The Minnesota Project

l U of M Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships

l U of M West Central Research and Outreach Center

l USDA Rural Development

l Werner Electric Supply

l Will Steger Foundation

l WoodMaster & Northwest Manufacturing, Inc.

l Xcel Energy

l Zinniel Electric

Thanks to our CERTs 2013 Conference Exhibitors!

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CERTs 2015 Conference - Clean Energy Resource Teams · The sixth statewide CERTs Conference will be held at the St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center on March 10–11, 2015