Colby Abazs takes over as lead coordinator for CERTs in Northeastern MN

The Clean Energy Resource Teams are pleased to introduce Colby Abazs, who will now be taking the lead as the coordinator of our Northeast Region!

Staffing Transition: Colby was part of a team, led by his father David Abazs, working to staff the Northeast CERT Region. With David moving on to be the Northeast Executive Director for the University of Minnesota Extension Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (one of four CERTs partner organizations), Colby is now taking the lead to be our Northeast CERT Coordinator.

About Colby: Colby grew up in an off-grid home powered by solar and wind energy in Finland, MN. As a kid, the batteries had to be above 50 volts to be allowed to watch movies. This sparked his interest in energy production and usage at a young age, a passion that he has continued to pursue throughout life. While in college, Colby took on leadership roles in student governance on both the college and statewide levels, allowing him to expand his community engagement skills. He recently completed a ten month trip exploring cultures and communities around the world and is now settling into the family homestead in Finland, MN.

We asked Colby what he’s looking forward to… “I’m excited about all the momentum around clean energy projects in the Northeast CERT region and across the state,” Colby said. “I’m looking forward to working with people on community energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, from Duluth to Grand Portage, Grand Marais to Ely, Grand Rapids to Finland. I’m also excited that the role of Northeast CERT Coordinator will allow me to engage deeply with my lifelong passion on clean energy.”

Reach out to Colby and introduce yourself!

Colby Abazs
Northeast CERT Coordinator
colby@cleanenergyresourceteams.org
218-353-1448

Wait, what’s David doing now? As mentioned earlier, David Abazs is the new Northeast Executive Director for the UMN Extension Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (RSDP). David is a well-known figure in the region and a long-time partner and former board member of the Northeast RSDP. David can now be reached at dwabazs@umn.edu or 218-726-6146.

Region: 

Northeast

from MN Energy Stories Blog from CERTs https://www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/blog/colby-abazs-takes-over-lead-coordinator-certs-northeastern-mn