Action-Now Collaborative - 2007

The intent of Action-Now 2007 is to take action on the immediate challenges and opportunities in renewable fuels facing our state, region and nation using the assets of our state. The goals of this effort are twofold:

1) To ensure that Minnesota is a recognized leader in renewable energy knowledge, application and utilization
2) To create an implementation platform of networks, cooperation, coordination and collaboration for moving short and long-term strategic actions forward for Minnesota.

We are excited about the opportunities for our state and region in the renewable energy industry. Please join us!

To enter a focus area, please click one of the five underlined headers below:

Breakthrough Research Initiatives
This theme looks at renewable energy research challenges, environmental challenges and opportunities, and the funding of research.

Lead Sponsor: University of Minnesota

Infrastructure
This theme looks at transportation & distribution opportunities and challenges and funding opportunities and challenges to develop these kinds of infrastructure.

Lead Sponsor: University of Minnesota

Applied Research and Talent Development
This theme looks at applied research, taking emerging technology to the market, and talent-workforce development

Lead Sponsor: MNSCU

Public Policy and Awareness
This theme looks at public policy development and growing public awareness of renewable energy.

Lead Sponsor: MN Dept. of Commerce

Economics and Financing
This theme looks at financing, model development – economics & agronomics, and ownership opportunities and challenges.

Lead Sponsor: MN Dept. of Agriculture