We are the Solar Champions!

June 5, 2018

Crystal Bay Township (Finland, MN) was recently given an award by the Minnesota Department of Commerce and Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) for having the most installed solar photo-voltaic (PV) per person in the continental United States. There are a variety of factors contributing to the high amount of solar panels in the Township: 1.…

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Clair Nelson Center LED Outdoor Lighting Upgrade

March 9, 2017

In 2016, Friends of the Finland Community received a seed grant from Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) to upgrade our metal halide outdoor light fixtures to LED fixtures. It was a really nice project that has resulted in energy and cost savings for the Center. We’re hoping to do more analysis on our energy savings…

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Clair Nelson Center Featured in MRES Solar Tour 2015!

September 15, 2015

The Minnesota Renewable Energy Society has a tour of solar sites across the state and this year the Clair Nelson Center is one of the stops! On October 3rd from 10am – 3pm – Stop in and learn about the buildings renewable energy systems and how they are saving taxpayers money! More info about the…

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