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March 17 | 2:30-3:30 p.m.

The DER Engineering team will share updates and take questions from attendees.

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March 17 | 1-2 p.m.

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Are you a farmer or small business owner interested in solar and/or batteries? Do you have questions to start exploring an installation or how to improve your existing solar system?

March 19 | 11 a.m. to noon

This CARD webinar will review results from a study conducted by Slipstream to explore how to improve the commissioning of new heat pumps with advanced, connected diagnostic tools and software. 

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March 19 | 9-10 a.m.

Join us for open office hours coffee chat! Talk about project ideas, what you’re working on in your community, and connect with fellow ambassadors.

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March 19 | noon to 1 p.m.

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Are you a farmer or small business owner interested in solar and/or batteries? Do you have questions to start exploring an installation or how to improve your existing solar system?

March 19 | 6–7:30 p.m.

Robert H. Rohlf Room - Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka MN 55305

Interested in installing solar on your home or small business, but don’t know where to start? Join us for an educational session in the Robert H. Rohlf room at the Ridgedale Library where we break down the process of going solar with Switch Together.

March 24 | 6:30-7:30 p.m.

West Central Research and Outreach Center, 46352 MN-329, Morris MN 56267

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. 

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April 7 | 1 p.m.

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Did you know there may be federal, state, and utility incentives for installing geothermal and battery storage? Join this webinar to learn how these may benefit your business, farm, and/or nonprofit organization.

April 9 | 6:30–8 p.m.

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

HOSTED BY CERTs
April 10 | 9-10 a.m.

Join CERTs and EnerChange to find ways to save energy in your day-to-day nonprofit operations. 

April 14 | 5 p.m.

Join the University of Minnesota Extension for an in-depth webinar featuring pioneers of cattle solar grazing. 

April 18 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Center Court. 8251 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie MN 55344

Celebrate Earth Day with fun family activities and eco-friendly vendors to learn how you can live more sustainably and care for our environment. 

April 22 | 5-7 pm

West Central Initiative, 1000 Western Avenue, Fergus Falls MN 56537

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!

April 25 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Castle Elementary School, 6675 50th Street N, Oakdale MN 55128

The City of Oakdale Eco Fair will provide the Oakdale and broader community with valuable information on a wide range of environmental topics and initiatives. Event includes vendors and exhibitors, a clothing swap, family-friendly activities, and a food truck.

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April 30 | 4-8 p.m.

Hyland Hills Ski Area Chalet, 8800 Chalet Road, Bloomington MN 55438

The 2026 Metro CERT Annual Event is happening on April 30 — save the date!

Fuel the future: 2026 sponsorships spots now open! 

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 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.

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.

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.

October 19, 2026

McNamara Alumni Center at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis MN

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