MRES
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Content produced by the Minnesota Renewable Energy Society
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# Episodes
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Episodes of MRES
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04 12 12 MRES Solar Air Heat Presentation
As a cost effective and appropriate technology for supplemental space heating in cold climates, solar air heat has an important role to play among the suite of solar heating technologies. Learn the fundamentals and best practices of designing, installing and maintaining solar air heating systems in residential, commercial and agricultural applications. Solar air heat is also a technology that is closely aligned with the goals of public low-income energy assistance and affordable housing progra...
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Release date
Apr 15, 2012
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Runtime
46:42
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03 08 12 Germany's Changing Energy System
The German economy is the largest in Europe and the fourth largest economy on the globe. The rest of the world is rightly interested in Germany's move toward renewable energy and away from coal, oil and nuclear power. Twenty percent of electricity in Germany now comes from renewable energy sources, compared to 4 percent two decades ago. German officials estimate that growth in renewable energy industries has created 350,000 jobs to date. www.mnrenewables.org
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Release date
Mar 13, 2012
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Runtime
59:05
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02 09 12 PACE
A couple of months ago the City of Edina became the first Minnesota city to authorize a Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program and Grandview Tire and Auto became the first PACE project. Even in this first step, a new solar array, some new jobs and a cleaner planet are evident. More contractor/owner arranged C&I PACE projects will follow and it is useful to consider this implementation process and the steps for the next phases of larger scale development. ...
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Release date
Feb 13, 2012
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Runtime
39:13
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12 01 Ellen Anderson
Ellen Anderson currently serves on the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. She was appointed Commissioner and Chair by Governor Mark Dayton on March 28, 2011. She is a member of the National Association Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC). Her term expires on January 2, 2017.
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Release date
Jan 18, 2012
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Runtime
39:05
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12 08 11 MRES Board Meeting Yearly Overview
In addition to a presentation of the past year's MRES activities, we'll be electing new board members, with three seats up for grabs. Learn more about the candidates here. Only MRES members will be allowed to vote. www.mnrenewables.org
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Release date
Dec 16, 2011
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Runtime
39:00
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11 10 11 MRES Board Meeting Solar Dish Concentra...
This presentation will cover the latest in developments in solar thermal concentrators. As well as a brief discussion on the history of this technology and how new developments have brought about a huge leap forward in output and efficiencies of solar thermal equipment now on the market. www.mnrenewables.org
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Release date
Nov 11, 2011
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Runtime
50:29
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10 13 11 MRES Board Meeting ILSR
Installations of solar power are growing exponentially and prices are falling dramatically. John Farrell, Director of the Energy Self-Reliant States and Communities program at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance will explain how this international dynamic means the advent of local power from sunshine and local power over our electricity future, even in Minnesota. Clean, local energy can provide a substantial portion of our electricity needs and even more to our local economies. www.mnrenewab...
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Release date
Oct 14, 2011
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Runtime
49:14
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09 08 11 Xcel Energy Teaser
The presentation will be cover the 1.5 MWh solar to battery project at SolarTAC, the Solar Rewards program, Xcel’s energy supply mix, and some future developments for integrating renewable energy with electric vehicle charging and discharging. For more information visit www.mnrenewables.org
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Release date
Sep 20, 2011
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Runtime
03:21
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MRES Board Meeting 08 11 11 Solar in the City of...
The City of Minneapolis has a goal of installing one megawatt (1 MW) of renewable energy by 2014. Prior to 2010, only 10 kW had been installed. In 2010 and 2011, the City will have installed another 790 kW. Brian will review these projects and future plans in his talk. www.mnrenewables.org
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Release date
Aug 13, 2011
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Runtime
46:57
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MRES Board Meeting 07 14 11 Saint Paul Solar Ene...
Anne Hunt, Environmental Policy Director with Mayor Chris Coleman's office, and Nina Axelson, District Energy St. Paul, will share with the MRES members some of the exciting solar projects in Saint Paul. Anne Hunt will discuss the Central Corridor Solar projects funded by the US Department of Energy (DOE) and the MN Department of Commerce. Nina Axelson will talk about District Energy's successful new 1 Megawatt Solar District Thermal project funded by DOE's Solar Market Transformation program....
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Release date
Jul 18, 2011
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Runtime
57:38
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