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Visit Commerce’s Energy Information Center at the 2023 MN State Fair

8/15/2023 12:00:50 PM

Entrance to the EcoExperience Building at the Minnesota State Fair

Grab your pronto pup and walk past the Giant Slide to the Eco Experience building at the 2023 MN State Fair and learn the latest updates on energy rebates, tax credits and other incentives to save money while you use less and cleaner energy at the Energy Information Center exhibit.

You'll also find info about 2023 New Energy Programs here.

The Eco Experience building, located on the north end of the fairgrounds, is dedicated to interactive exhibits that present sustainability and climate solutions including programs and projects that save energy and money, green technology, renewable and traditional energy workforce development and more.

The Energy Information Center exhibit is a production of the Division of Energy Resources at the Minnesota Department of Commerce in partnership with the Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs), Minnesota’s GreenStep cities, tribal nations and schools and community partners representing a variety of community driven energy leaders and innovators from across the state.

Visit the Energy Information Center exhibit at the Eco Experience daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Each day we invite a featured community partner to share their energy success stories. Here’s the lineup.

  • Aug. 24: EnerChange (energy efficiency practices, energy conservation) 
  • Aug. 25: Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (sustainability) 
  • Aug. 26 (1 of 2): GreenStep cities, schools and tribal nations (sustainability) 
  • Aug. 27: MIGIZI (Green Tech Internships and youth workforce) 
  • Aug. 28: Minnesota State Energy Center of Excellence (workforce) 
  • Aug. 29: Habitat for Humanity MN and the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (Strengthen Minnesota Homes program/climate resilient homes) 
  • Aug. 30: West Central Research and Outreach Center in Morris, MN (innovation) 
  • Aug. 31 (2 of 2): GreenStep schools, cities and tribal nations (sustainability) 
  • Sept. 1: Cooperative Energy Futures (innovation) 
  • Sept. 2: Citizens Utility Board (get to know your utility bill) 
  • Sept. 3: Climate Smart Municipalities (comprehensive sustainability) 
  • Sept. 4: MnTAP, MN Technical Assistance Program (commercial & business energy audits) 

The 2023 MN State Fair runs from Aug. 24 to Sept. 4.


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