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The Rural Catalyst Fund
Minnesota Rural Clean Energy Finance (MR CEF)

Helping businesses, government agencies, and organizations 

implement clean energy projects in Region 5

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Reduce energy use and save money!

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1. SCOPE PROJECT BY GETTING AN ENERGY ASSESSMENT

2. IMPLEMENT RECOMMENDED MEASURES

    USING THESE SOURCES TO PAY FOR THEM:

Public & Non-Profit

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Private Organizations

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Utilities Rebates

Find my electric utility

 

Find my natural gas utility

Equipment Lease

St Paul Port Authority

Energy Saving Partnership*

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NCL Government Capital*

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*For Government Entities

Credit Programs

Guaranteed Energy Savings Program* 

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Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction 

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*For Government Entities

Utilities Rebates

Find my electric utility

 

Find my natural gas utility

Grant or Loan

USDA REAP (Rural Energy for America Program) 

Credit Programs

PACE Lending Program 

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Habits/Tips/Tricks

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Change Habits

View the checklist

LEARN MORE WAYS TO SAVE MONEY & MAKE YOUR OWN ENERGY

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RENEWABLE ENERGY

Did you know you can make your own energy?

Learn more below!

1. SCOPE PROJECT 

2. IMPLEMENT COST EFFECTIVE MEASURES

    USING THESE SOURCES TO PAY FOR THEM:

 

 

Public & Non-Profit

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Cash Back/

Reimbursement

Elective (Direct) Pay

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Net Metering

MORE ENERGY SAVING RESOURCES 

CHECK OUT PROJECT EXAMPLES

Questions? Contact Jeff Phillips | jphillips@regionfive.org | 218.894.3233 Ext. 9 

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