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SUMMARY:Become a Solar Ambassador Training - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Despite federal action last year to end them\, there is still time for organizations and small businesses to access federal incentives to go solar – we recently learned that these incentives have been extended into 2026. \nWe need your help to recruit groups who are interested in solar options at zero to little money down. \nIn this training\, you’ll leave with: \n\n       An understanding of the programs available and how MNIPL can be a resource\n       Tools for for identifying promising organizations\n       A guide for talking about the opportunity with frequently asked questions\n       A network of support and advice from experts who have worked with dozens of organizations\n\nOne more thing: If you become a solar ambassador and help us connect with an organization who signs a contract to go solar\, you will get $500 for you or for a mutual aid fund of your choosing! \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP! \nInterested in attending our in-person training on May 4 instead? Click here! \n 
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/virtual-ambassador-training/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Nerbonne":MAILTO:julia@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T163812
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SUMMARY:Become a Solar Ambassador Training - In Person
DESCRIPTION:Despite federal action last year to end them\, there is still time for organizations and small businesses to access federal incentives to go solar – we recently learned that these incentives have been extended into 2026. \nWe need your help to recruit groups who are interested in solar options at zero to little money down. \nIn this training\, you’ll leave with: \n\n       An understanding of the programs available and how MNIPL can be a resource\n       Tools for for identifying promising organizations\n       A guide for talking about the opportunity with frequently asked questions\n       A network of support and advice from experts who have worked with dozens of organizations\n\nOne more thing: If you become a solar ambassador and help us connect with an organization who signs a contract to go solar\, you will get $500 for you or for a mutual aid fund of your choosing! \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP! \nInterested in attending on Zoom instead: Check out our Zoom option on Wednesday\, May 6 at 7 pm here!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/in-person-solar-ambassador/
LOCATION:MNIPL Office\, 4407 E Lake St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Nerbonne":MAILTO:julia@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260508T163812
CREATED:20260202T201605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T151531Z
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SUMMARY:Together in this Moment: Community as a Source of Resilience (CCRN February 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a gathering of the Community Climate Resilience Network (CCRN) to talk about how we can build our resilience through supporting each other in times of crisis. \nIn the face of the violence and violation of rights in our communities\, we know that many of our community climate resilience hubs have been bringing people together\, coordinating support\, and trying to keep their communities safe. We are learning in real time what it truly means to serve as hubs of resilience in a time of crisis. \nKelly Sherman-Conroy\, Native theologian and community leader\, and Terri Burnor\, Executive Director of the Minnesota Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Alliance\, will join us in a conversation and invitation into action\, and you will have the opportunity to share and learn from your peers about what we’re trying and what more we can do. Other special guests will be announced soon. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/ccrn-feb-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Nerbonne":MAILTO:julia@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T180000
DTSTAMP:20260508T163812
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SUMMARY:Extreme Weather\, Property Insurance\, & Community Response:  A Central Minnesota Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Join MNIPL and the West Central Initiative for a listening session on the impacts of extreme weather and property insurance changes on folks in Central Minnesota. \nWe have the opportunity to shape state administrative and legislative policy by sharing our stories: How have you experienced weather impacting your life and livelihood? What has changed in the property insurance landscape over the past decade? \nWe’ll share a meal together and explore these themes to help us make a plan to respond at the state and local level. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/central-minnesota-listening-session/
LOCATION:Douglas County Administration Building\, 821 Cedar Street\, Alexandria\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Nerbonne":MAILTO:julia@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T133000
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SUMMARY:Building a Resilience Network in Central Minnesota: The Role of Faith Communities
DESCRIPTION:Join Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light and First Lutheran Church as we explore the role of communities of faith\, conscience\, or spiritual practice in a growing local resilience network. MNIPL will share about our Community Climate Resilience Network\, a statewide network of resilience hubs\, and we will have a conversation about the barriers and bridges to how Morris area communities can take advantage of resources for building resilience. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/alexandria-resilience-network/
LOCATION:First Lutheran Church\, 1655 18th Ave E South McKay\, Alexandria\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Nerbonne":MAILTO:julia@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T120000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T163812
CREATED:20250625T205018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T205018Z
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SUMMARY:Extreme Weather\, Property Insurance and Community Response: A Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Join the State of MN Insurance Office\, The Morris Model and Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light for a listening session on the impacts of extreme weather and property insurance changes on folks in and around Morris\, MN. \nHow have you experienced weather impacting your life and livelihood? What has changed in the property insurance landscape over the past decade? \nWe’ll share a meal together and explore these themes to help us make a plan to respond at the state and local level. \nThe event will start with an optional tour of WCROC\, and we’ll provide dinner. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/extreme-weather-property-insurance-and-community-response-a-listening-session/
LOCATION:West Central Research and Outreach Center\, 46352 MN-329\, Morris\, 56267\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Nerbonne":MAILTO:julia@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T133000
DTSTAMP:20260508T163812
CREATED:20250625T205944Z
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SUMMARY:Building a Resilience Network in West Central Minnesota: The Role for Faith Communities
DESCRIPTION:Join Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light\, Federated Church and the Morris Model as we explore the role of communities of faith\, conscience\, or spiritual practice in a growing local resilience network. MNIPL will share about our Community Climate Resilience Network\, a statewide network of resilience hubs\, and we will have a conversation about the barriers and bridges to how Morris area communities can take advantage of resources for building resilience. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/building-a-resilience-network-in-west-central-minnesota-the-role-for-faith-communities/
LOCATION:Federated Church\, 200 S Columbia Ave\, Morris\, 56267\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Nerbonne":MAILTO:julia@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T163812
CREATED:20250310T195640Z
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SUMMARY:Be the Spark Training
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Be the Spark! \nParticipants can expect an opportunity to learn\, reflect\, connect\, and build  community and movement organizing skills. .You will leave with a practical toolkit for public advocacy\, with a blueprint for inviting people to take concrete action on the issues that matter to you\, and with a framework and narrative for movement building towards justice and liberation. \nThe work of building a more just and sustainable world is collective work – no one person or organization can change the world alone. We are part of a movement of people who care passionately about this world and the people who live in it. Our ability to influence change at the Capitol\, help our neighbors transition into more sustainable energy\, and repair the harms of centuries of greed and extraction is dependent on people like you and your willingness to organize your friends\, neighbors\, and communities to live differently in this world. \nBe the Spark offers training and conversation that will help you grow your capacity to organize\, build your skills through connection with other passionate people\, and help you inspire others into climate justice work. In each session\, you’ll get tools and practices that will help you inspire your people\, focus your purpose\, and identify tangible actions for successes you can celebrate. \n\nFacilitated by Julia Nerbonne (MNIPL Executive Director) and Analyah Schlaeger dos Santos (Director\, Youth N Power)\nLunch\, coffee\, and snacks provided\nThe focus of this training will be intergenerational with robust youth participation\n\nInterested in attending? Please consider making a gift to support this free event! Click here to make a donation.  \nWe know that this training is being offered on Saturday\, and so it may not be accessible to people observing shabbat. Accordingly\, we are also offering a Sunday training date. Click here to learn more about our Sunday date. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP! \n  \n 
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/be-the-spark-may-3/
LOCATION:MNIPL Office\, 4407 E Lake St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406
CATEGORIES:Be the Spark
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Nerbonne":MAILTO:julia@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T180000
DTSTAMP:20260508T163812
CREATED:20250203T160013Z
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SUMMARY:Community-Owned Energy Solutions and Resilience Hubs at Sabathani
DESCRIPTION:Join Julia Nerbonne and Joshua Lewis (MNIPL)\, Timothy Denherder Thomas (Cooperative Energy Futures) and a group of UMN students in an exploration of local community owned energy solutions plus an overview of the resilience hub work being done at Sabathani.  \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/sabathani-event/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E 38th St\, Minneapolis\, 55409\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Nerbonne":MAILTO:julia@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260508T163812
CREATED:20240124T222739Z
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SUMMARY:The Threat to Community Owned Solar: How Corporations like Xcel are Undermining Local Renewables (and What We Can Do About It Together!)
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for registering for this conversation about the history and future of community solar and join the fight to keep solar in the hands of Minnesotan communities! \nUtility and energy companies in Minnesota are pushing for administrative changes that would make community-owned solar more expensive and onerous to try and monopolize the solar future. We need YOU to help protect our sustainable energy future by keeping it in the hands of Minnesota communities. \nThe speakers will include: \n\nJulia Nerbonne\, Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light\nTimothy DenHerder-Thomas\, Cooperative Energy Futures\nJohn Farrell\, Institute for Local Self Reliance\nAnd others!\n\nWe’re excited for you to join this conversation about the history and future of community-owned solar and how you can join the fight to help protect it! \nEvent Sponsors: Just Solar Coalition\, Climate Generation\, Cooperative Energy Futures\, Vote Solar\, Minneapolis Climate Action\, Community Power\, and Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light \nClick here to join the Zoom!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/the-threat-to-community-owned-solar-how-corporations-like-xcel-are-undermining-local-renewables-and-what-we-can-do-about-it-together/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Nerbonne":MAILTO:julia@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260508T163812
CREATED:20240118T204301Z
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SUMMARY:The Threat to Community-Owned Solar
DESCRIPTION:Utility and energy companies in Minnesota are pushing for administrative changes that would make community-owned solar more expensive and onerous to try and monopolize the solar future. We need you to help protect our sustainable energy future by keeping it in the hands of Minnesota communities. \nPlease join us for a conversation about the history and future of community-owned solar and how you can join the fight to help protect it. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/the-threat-to-community-owned-solar/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Nerbonne":MAILTO:julia@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T163812
CREATED:20231030T185653Z
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SUMMARY:A Call for Global Repair
DESCRIPTION:Join MNIPL and our partners at ActionAid USA for an important presentation and discussion on international climate justice! \nCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP \nGlobal systems of extraction and greed have exacerbated an unequal world\, one where the countries who have benefited least face the most dire consequences of climate change. We believe that in order to address the impacts of global climate change\, the countries whose governments and corporations have caused the most harm to the planet and its people must pay their fair share to repair it. \nStaff and board members of MNIPL will share about how our organization has taken action to redress global harms\, from helping to rebuild after floods in Bangladesh to working with local\, national\, and international organizers in successfully pushing the United States to commit to funding for global repair. \nSpecial guest Brandon Wu of ActionAid will share about what has happened over the last year since this funding was committed and talk about where we go from here. Your support is desperately needed to make sure the US makes good on its promises and commits to funding repair in way that ensures that those most impacted by climate change decide what repair looks like for them — not the US. \nCome for a light lunch and dialogue and leave with a renewed promise to help the US to show up globally in a way that promotes justice and peace. \n 
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/a-call-for-global-repair/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1900 Nicollet Ave.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Policy & Advocacy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Nerbonne":MAILTO:julia@mnipl.org
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