Community Planning

Gain access to the knowledge and skills needed to help others meaningfully participate in clean energy. You'll support communities with relevant resources and connections as they begin clean energy projects. 

A group of 11 state, Tribal, and nonprofit organizations working together to provide reliable information and technical assistance to communities on issues related to the planning, siting, and permitting of large renewable energy projects across Minnesota.

GreenStep Cities & Tribal Nations is a free and voluntary program that provides a simple pathway to help cities achieve their sustainability goals through implementation of best practices focused on cost savings, energy use reduction, and innovation.

Property-Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) is a way to finance energy efficiency and renewable energy projects for new or existing buildings of commercial, industrial, nonprofit, and multihousing property owners.

Energy-saving projects done by the property owners receive PACE financing and are repaid as a separate item on their property tax assessment for a set period.

PACE financing helps overcome barriers to doing energy-related projects. It eliminates high up-front costs, reduces dependence on credit, and allows for comprehensive projects.

The Power of Minnesota (2018) supports community conversations by sharing stories of people who are building a clean energy economy that is powering our communities, our state, and our nation.