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Oct. 11 | 9 a.m.

Coon Rapids Fire Station #3, 3150 111th Ave, Coon Rapids MN 55433

Join the City of Coon Rapids to celebrate the first of two solar installations on city facilities as part of the MN Solar on Public Buildings program.

9-11:30 a.m.

The Wilder Foundation Auditorium, 451 Lexington Parkway N, Saint Paul MN 55104

The Environmental Initiative Awards is our annual recognition program that celebrates people and projects working in partnership at the nexus of a healthy environment, a prosperous economy, and an equitable society.

Oct. 14 | 11 a.m. to noon

This CARD webinar will review the results of the 2050 Partners-led field study, Right-Sizing Water Distribution Pipes and Water Heating Systems to Save Energy and Reduce Building Costs. The project characterizes the efficiency potential of right-sizing water pipes and water heaters in multifamily occupancies in Minnesota.

Oct. 14 | 6 p.m.

Come learn about the practical questions to ask and what resources are available to help install a heat pump in your home.

Oct. 14 | noon

Come learn about the practical questions to ask and what resources are available to help install a heat pump in your home. 

Oct. 21 | 6 p.m.

Learn about the practical considerations and resources available to upgrade to electric appliances in your home.

Oct. 21 | 6:30-8 p.m.

Throughout this year, Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light is inviting people to join the CCRN to engage communities across the state in a training series that shares the best practices about how to create resilient communities.

Oct. 22 | 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Bemidji State University Hobson Union, Beaux Arts Ballroom, 1500 Birchmont Dr NE, Bemidji MN 56601

This event is for anyone working in the renewable energy sector, interested in networking, and in hearing success stories. 

Oct. 23 | 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

UMN Crookston in the Peterson Classroom, 2900 University Ave, Crookston MN 56716

A full day of workshops, conversations, and presentations about renewable energy as an economic development tool in Northwest Minnesota

 

Oct. 23 |6-7:30 p.m.

Development Services & Infrastructure Center, Classroom 163/164, 4001 West River Parkway NW Suite 100 , Rochester MN 55901

Interested in installing a heat pump to heat and cool your home efficiently with clean electricity? Come learn about the practical questions to ask and resources to use to install a heat pump in your home.

Oct. 23 | noon to 1 p.m.

Join this webinar to learn more about the way utilities are incentivized to build infrastructure and how that affects rates.

Oct. 23 | 11 a.m. to noon

Unlock the transformative potential of industrial electrification! This CARD project delves into opportunities for implementing heat pumps for moderate to high temperature applications in Minnesota manufacturing facilities.

Oct. 28 | 11 a.m. to noon

Join us to learn about how the investments made in 2018-2023 by the Energy Conservation and Optimization (ECO) program benefit the state economy by creating jobs, increasing the labor force, and increasing economic activity. In this CARD-funded webinar Cadmus will provide an overview of the study findings. These findings will inform ongoing and future ECO planning and development.

Oct. 28 | 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Eddie Manderville Chalet at Theodore Wirth Park , 1301 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Golden Valley MN 55422

Funding and partnership opportunities for improved energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and educational outcomes in schools and other educational facilities.

HOSTED BY CERTs
Oct. 30 | 9-10 a.m.

Need a quick check-in, have a question, or just want to connect? Grab your favorite mug and join us virtually for a relaxed October Community Energy Ambassador Coffee Chat. It's open to anyone, ambassadors and all!

Nov. 3 | 2-4 p.m.

These kick-off calls with the municipalities within the State of MN will provide an overview of the IRA and give instructions on how you can take advantage of the assistance Deloitte has been hired to provide.

Nov. 6 | noon to 1 p.m.

Join this webinar about how data centers have impacted communities in other parts of the country, and learn what to do when these companies come to town.

Dec. 17, 2025

This year’s Minnesota Renewable Energy Roundtable will explore ways to secure Minnesota’s biogas future and preview a biogas roadmap that AURI will publish in 2026.

June 08-09, 2026

Rome

This global gathering will feature breakthrough research, inspiring case studies, and innovative solutions in Rome, Italy!

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