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Join us for a People’s Movement Assembly
We welcome you to join the Just Solar Coalition for a People’s Movement Assembly in honor of community member Ed Owens on Saturday, February 8th from 9:30am – 2:00pm. We will be facilitating a robust program with speakers and breakout sessions to address climate disparities within our communities and how the criminal justice system plays…
Read MoreBob Blake Appointed to Governor’s Workforce Development Board
Congratulations to Bob Blake of Red Lake Nation on his appointment to Governor Walz’s Workforce Development Board! Bob is on the staff of Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light, a founding member organization of the Just Solar Coalition. Bob started one of Minnesota’s first minority-owned solar companies, Solar Bear. He brings experience creating job opportunities for diverse communities…
Read MoreMy testimony on Xcel Energy’s 15-year plan
MNIPL Board Member John Dunlop delivered this testimony a public hearing on Xcel Energy’s proposed 15-year plan in St. Cloud, MN on October 23, 2019. The outcome of Xcel’s 15-Year Energy Plan or (IRP) will determine whether this 70% of Xcel’s power will be replaced with more nuclear, fracked natural gas, and monopoly-owned wind and…
Read MoreClarks Grove community solar array is live!
For a few years now, MNIPL has worked in close partnership with Cooperative Energy Futures (CEF) to expand participation in cooperative solar energy. We’re excited to announce that the 1.3 MW community solar garden in Clarks Grove, MN (pictured above) is now fully subscribed and operational. MNIPL played a key role in this outcome and…
Read MoreDuluth Solar Group Buy announced
We are excited to announce the launch of The Duluth Solar RREAL Deal 2019, a Duluth-centered solar “group buy” to promote residential solar locally through providing savings to a local installer in our Just Solar Coalition. The group savings are passed along to the residential clients, hence lowering the cost for solar and supporting the resource…
Read MorePartners in Affordable Housing joins Just Solar Coalition garden
As Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light and the Just Solar Coalition continue to increase access to affordable, local, community-owned clean energy in southern Minnesota, we are thrilled to share about an exciting new partnership in Mankato! 17 housing units owned by Partners for Affordable Housing have joined the Just Solar Coalition community solar garden in…
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