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SUMMARY:The More They Build\, The More They Make: How Utilities Plan for Profit
DESCRIPTION:Utility companies make money when they build energy infrastructure. The cost of that infrastructure is passed on to customers through rate hikes – like the 13% rate increase Xcel is proposing right now.  How can we tell if what utilities propose are the things that best serve our pocketbooks and communities?  \nJoin us for a webinar to learn more about the way utilities are incentivized to build infrastructure and how that affects our rates. We will also be joined by Brian Edstrom\, Senior Regulatory Advocate for the Citizens Utility Board\, to discuss the current Xcel Rate Case that is open for public comment through the end of the year.  \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/build-build-build/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Solar
ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Wolff":MAILTO:sara@mnipl.org
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SUMMARY:Act Now on Solar & Efficiency Upgrades: How to Take Advantage of Tax Credits Before They Expire
DESCRIPTION:If you or your organization have been thinking about solar or energy efficiency projects for your home or building\, now is the time to act! \nThe One Big Beautiful Bill President Trump signed into law this year will sunset many of the federal incentives supporting the clean energy transition. But there is still time to access reimbursements – up to 30% – for some projects. \n\nBuff Grace from MNIPL will present on options for taking advantage of the solar tax credit whether for residences\, businesses\, or nonprofits\, including faith communities. He will also describe a no-cost solar rebates option for businesses or nonprofits..   \n\nJames Birr from the Citizens Utility Board will share how to take advantage of other energy and efficiency upgrades.  \nJoin us to learn more about what you can do to access these tax credits or direct pay options! \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/act-now/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Solar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Wolff":MAILTO:sara@mnipl.org
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SUMMARY:Soaring Forward with Solar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of the new solar array at the Celtic Junction Arts Center and learn how non-profits across the state can benefit from solar partnerships and green financing from the Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority (MnCIFA)! \nThe event will include lunch and remarks from the Governor’s Office\, elected officials\, MnCIFA leaders\, and local architects. You’ll also have the opportunity to tour the Celtic Junction Arts Center solar array and learn more about how 8 non-profits are installing solar arrays with zero money down. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP \nAgenda: \n\n12:00 Gather\, lunch\, and live music\n12:30 Press Conference and short address by MnCIFA\, the Governor’s Office and solar equity partners (Lake Street Solar\, MNIPL and Apadana)\n1:00 Tour and conversation about how this process worked and how other non-profit or communities of faith\, conscience\, or spiritual practice can be part of the next portfolio\n\nCLICK HERE TO RSVP
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/soaring-forward-with-solar/
LOCATION:Celtic Junction Arts Center\, 836 Prior Ave N\, St Paul\, 55104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Solar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Nerbonne":MAILTO:julia@mnipl.org
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SUMMARY:Heat Pump Helpers: Process Over Product
DESCRIPTION:Join MNIPL’s Bret Pence and Rachel Wagner\, Creative and Technical Director of Just Housing\, as they share their experiences of assisting 5 homeowners in Northeastern Minnesota over the past year in determining whether their houses were good candidates for air source heat pumps.  Using a grant from CERTs\, MNIPL and Just Housing dove deep into examining the existing homes\, and used the results to undergo a process of examination with the homeowners.  Barriers to implementation were recognized and bridges around these obstacles were found\, with recommendations for future deliberations on this issue. The study builds upon findings and resources explored in the Northland Heat Pump Helpers webinar series from 2023. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/heat-pump-helpers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Solar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
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SUMMARY:Your Energy Transition: Making Your Home Work for the Earth
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation about how you can reduce your carbon emissions and save money on your energy bills! \nOur homes have amazing potential to reduce carbon emissions and save us real money. A typical Minnesota household can receive $10\,000 for insulating and switching to electric options\, plus you get a more comfortable and safe home to live in. Join us to hear from homeowners who have made these changes and the many resources available to help you upgrade your home. We’ll unveil the digital audit tool created by our UNC intern team\, connect you to energy experts that offer in-person audits\, and walk through the tax credits and rebates and how to get them. \nAs the first fall chill comes\, Minnesotans know it’s time to get our homes in order for winter. Likewise\, climate change calls us to get our house in order for the planet. Many Minnesotans are responding and you can too. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/your-energy-transition-making-your-home-work-for-the-earth/
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CATEGORIES:Solar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
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SUMMARY:Lake Street Solar Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Interested in decarbonizing but unsure of how to pay for it? Learn more about how your small business\, non-profit\, or faith\, spiritual\, or religious community can go solar for zero up-front costs! \nOur Lake Street Solar program delivers more of the savings of renewable energy to you and your organization than other programs. By utilizing the tax and business incentives available\, our investors can pay for your entire solar system and offer lower-than-market rates on you electricity. And at the end of 10 years\, you’ll have the option to buy back the entire system at a fraction of the cost. \nJoin us for this information session to learn more and to get your business or organization’s name on our list of projects! \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/lake_street_solar/
LOCATION:Lundstrum Performing Arts\, Lundstrum Performing Arts\, 1617 N 2nd St\, Minneapolis\, 55411\, United States
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