Upcoming Events

Optional pre-conference session: Feb. 2, 2026, 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Register through Jan. 14 for the early-bird registration rate of $95 for adults and or $75 for students. 

Join Goodwill-Easter Seals MN for an Open House of their new Solar Install Training program, meet the instructors, and tour the new solar lab. 

This winter, MNIPL is launching a Winter Book Club to read inspiring works speaking to this moment in our collective climate crisis. If you’ve been wondering how to access hope for your continued work on climate action, these books are for you! Please join us!

Keynote & Vendor Fair FREE to the public! 

Keynote Speaker: Alan Bergo, The Forager Chef

This meeting will feature conversations with two clients who have received MnCIFA loans in the past year and financing partners on the projects.

Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business. Solar United Neighbors will walk you through the technology, economics, financing and more. You’ll also learn about the Solar Co-op in your area. 

Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) will be back in Duluth in 2026 for two full days of building science education.

Join this fun and informative energy efficiency workshop in Ottertail Saturday, February 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This winter, MNIPL is launching a Winter Book Club to read inspiring works speaking to this moment in our collective climate crisis. If you’ve been wondering how to access hope for your continued work on climate action, these books are for you! Please join us!

Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business. Solar United Neighbors will walk you through the technology, economics, financing and more. You’ll also learn about the Solar Co-op in your area. 

Join West Central Initiative and Solar United Neighbors for a free evening of solar inspiration as we reflect on the success of the Lakes and Prairies Solar Co-op, celebrate Earth Day, and explore what’s ahead with the 2026 co-op. RSVP by April 20!