Upcoming Events

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May 2 | 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.

2900 19th St NW, Rochester MN 55901

Explore engaging exhibits, hands-on workshops, interactive activities, and inspiring conversations designed to help build a greener future for Rochester. The Expo also features live music outside and food trucks. 

May 2 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Springbrook Nature Center, 100 85th Ave NW, Fridley MN 55432

This event celebrates our natural world with exhibits, games, crafts, a pop-up toy store, book swap, prizes, food trucks and more!

May 5 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mystic Lake Center, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW , Prior Lake MN 55372

Attendees are invited to participate in an electric vehicle ride or drive hosted in conjunction with the MN Safety & Health Conference. A variety of fleet specific electric vehicles will be available to test drive on local Minnesota roads!

May 5 | 6:30–8 p.m.

Initiative Foundation, 405 1st St SE, Little Falls MN 56345

Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business, as well as the Solar Co-op in your area.

May 6 | 9 a.m.

411 Borlaug Hall, 1991 Upper Buford Circle, St. Paul MN 55108

You are invited to join a webinar on Tuesday, May 6 at 9:00 a.m. to learn about Minnesota’s Solar on Public Buildings Program and how your community or Tribal nation can apply.

HOSTED BY CERTs
May 7 | 9:30-10:30 a.m.

We’ve completely refreshed our Community Energy Ambassadors training and can’t wait to share what’s new. Join us for a guided tour of the brand new course, including a sneak peek of the interactive training materials. Come check it out!

May 12 | 7 p.m.

Extension Regional Office 322 Laurel St., Brainerd MN 56401

The University of Minnesota Extension invites you to a webinar exploring the "win-win" practice of solar grazing.

May 12 | 6:30–8 p.m.

Moorhead Public Library, 118 5th St S, Moorhead MN 56560

Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business, as well as the Solar Co-op in your area.

May 16 | 12-3 p.m.

House of Hope Presbyterian, 797 Summit Ave, St Paul MN

Enjoy good food and learn about all things green, from e-bikes to pollinator gardens, electric vehicles to solar installations at the Eco Fair on Summit.

May 16-17

Minnesota EV owners are hosting a group EV road trip along the North Shore. Participants will drive from Blaine to Two Harbors with optional charging stops, then continue to Grand Marais for an overnight stay. 

May 26 | 6-8 p.m.

University of Minnesota ReUse Program, 883 29th Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis MN 55414

Bring your gently used and clean clothes, shoes, and accessories that are ready for a new home to this Women's Environmental Network event.

May 28 | 4-8 p.m.

Seven Clans Casino, 10200 MN-89, Puposky MN 56667

No gas. All Spirit. Come and enjoy an exciting event showcasing the newest Electric Vehicle technology and a variety of models. We'll have lots of fun, along with complimentary beverages and snacks plus raffle plus more.

May 28 | 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Learn more about Cooperative Energy Futures at our 2026 Online Annual Gathering. All are welcome!

June 3 | 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Southeast Oak Street, Minneapolis MN 55455

The Minnesota Shared Mobility Collaborative will be hosting a one-day summit to explore the state of shared mobility across Minnesota.

June 9 | 6:30–8 p.m.

Crow Wing County Land Services Building, 322 Laurel St, Brainerd MN 56401

Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business, as well as the Solar Co-op in your area.

June 10 | 5-8 p.m.

Klas Center - Hamline University, 1537 W Taylor Ave, St. Paul MN 55104

Come celebrate 10 years of CUB's advocacy for Minnesota consumers! We'll look back at what we've accomplished so far, and look forward to the work that lies ahead.

HOSTED BY CERTs
June 10 | noon to 1 p.m.

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June 13 | 10 a.m. to noon

5000 Hiawatha Ave, Minneapolis MN 55417

Bring your bike to this beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop with Women's Environmental Network.

June 16-17, 2026

46352 State Hwy 329, Morris MN 56267

July 15 | 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Violet Wine & Spirits, 2435 Marshall Street Northeast, Minneapolis MN 55418

September 29-30, 2026

Intercontinental Minneapolis-St Paul Airport Hotel, 5005 Glumack Drive, Minneapolis MN 55450

The Gateway to Solar Conference, hosted by the Minnesota Solar Energy Industries Association (MnSEIA), is one of the Midwest's biggest and best solar + storage conferences. Each year solar installers and developers, manufacturers, distributors, financiers, engineers, utilities, job trainers, trade unions, non-profits, government agencies, and more gather for quality networking and education.

Oct 19, 2026

McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St SE, Minneapolis MN 55455

The future of energy innovation is being built in communities across Minnesota, and we’re excited to bring leaders driving Minnesota’s energy and electrification future together to explore what comes next.

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