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THE GREEN INSTITUTE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Since 1993, The Green Institute has grown from its roots as a neighborhood-based movement to become one of the state’s leading non-profit innovators developing tangible solutions that improve the environment and communities.
The Green Institute is home to a broad range of programs and initiatives, which include: ReUse Center and DeConstruction Services, Green Building, Community Energy and Consulting Services.
What's New
Resource: Frequently Asked Topics
Some of the best local resources on green jobs, environmental justice, green building, solar and wind power and sustainable living.
ReUse February Members' Special: 50% Off Doors and Clawfoot Tubs
Haven't heard about a ReUse Center Membership yet?
- For $50 dollars a year, you will qualify for member-only sales
- Members will be alerted by email of monthly member-only specials
- Visit one of our stores to sign up for a membership, and to receive further details.
Save the Date: Join Metro Clean Energy Resource Team (CERT), Affiliates, Partners and Friends to celebrate our second year of connecting communities to resources, hear about our first round of seed grants to Twin Cities Metro communities, and learn about our new energy efficiency campaigns and other resources. April 14, 4-8 PM, Wilder Foundation. For details or to RSVP...
New: Workshop on historic window rehab both simple, temporary to permanent, more involved to make them more durable and energy efficiency at the Green Institute, featuring Paul Schmidt, window restoration specialist. RSVP to Agatha Vaaler 612.278.7142. Thursday, March 4, 6:30-8 PM. Cost $15
New: Workshop on energy efficiency for first time homeowners, co-hosted by the Green Institute, the City of Minneapolis and Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. Thursday, March 24 6-8 PM, 3001 Fourth Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414. RSVP to Cristen Porter 612.305.7261
Article:The Green Institute's Carl Samuelson (Metro-CERT Organizer) talks to the Twin Cities Daily Planet about the innovative pilot project being carried out collboratively by the Green Institute, the Neighborhood Energy Connection and the Center for Energy and Environment to offer St. Paul residents free to low cost inspections and on-the-spot energy efficiency fixes.
New Resource:Washing clothes in cold water is a simple, low-cost measure that conserves money and energy. This fact sheet outlines consumer concerns, market trends and studies - cited with sources - on the effectiveness of detergent in cold water washing as well as the environmental toxins found among common brands’ ingredients.
ReUse Announcement: Products from Luxury Lake Minnetonka Home (Biggest and Most Ambitious DeCon Project to Date) Now on Sale at Maplewood ReUse Center!
Conservation Product Line: Check out the latest discounted, high quality conservation and health products.
Vicki Carey presents at the recent ReUse/Energy Winterizing Workshop
Will Steger delivers his Eyewitness to Glacial Warming at the 16th Annual Green Institute Meeting at Patrick's Cabaret
The Phillips Eco-Enterprise Center secures a 2009 Energy Star designation (for the second consecutive year), an award reserved for the 25% most energy efficient buildings in the United States.
Resource: New Fact Sheet on the performance and technical aspects of the Phillips Eco-Enterprise Center's 4,000 SF demonstration green roof.
New Resources: The Office of Energy Security released these reports summarizing the Minnesota Solar Electric Rebate Program and Minnesota Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Incentives.
Also...
The U.S. Department of Energy use this valuable and up-to-date database to search incentives for renewable energy and energy efficency state by state.
