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April 29 | 4:30-8 p.m.

Quincy Hall, 1325 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis MN 55413

This free annual event is an opportunity to gather with friends and connections from community organizations, small businesses, local governments, utilities, state agencies, clean energy industries, and folks interested in clean energy!

April 29 | 7-9 p.m.

Cattle solar grazing research

May 1 | noon to 1:30 p.m.

MN

Learn from technical assistance providers about the upcoming EPA Brownfield Grants and get set up for a successful application.

May 1 | 5-7 p.m.

Beltrami Electric Cooperative’s Community Room, 4111 Technology Dr NW, Bemidji MN 56601

FREE Home Energy Efficiency Expo!

May 2 | 5–6:30 p.m.

8400 W 33rd St, St. Louis Park MN 55426

Wait, what’s an “EV Petting Zoo”? It’s your chance to get up close to a range of electric vehicles and e-bikes and ask all your questions!

May 3 | 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Saint Mary's University - Rochester Campus (Cascade Meadows), 2900 19th St NW, Rochester MN 55901

There's something for everyone at the EarthFest Expo, including food, music, games, educational sessions, and exhibits from local organizations. Class topics include solar for your home or business, home electrification, and how to take advantage of clean energy incentives.

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May 6 | 3-5 p.m.

Crosslake Presbyterian Church, 14444 Daggett Pine Road, Crosslake MN 56442

Join us to celebrate sustainability achievements of the City of Crosslake, 150+ MN GreenStep Cities, and Community Energy Ambassadors.

May 6 | 8-11 a.m.

Worthington Event Center at Comfort Suites, 1447 Prairie Drive, Worthington MN 56187

Join this training presented by the MN Air Source Heat Pump Collaborative to become a heat pump expert, earn continuing education credits, and qualify to be listed on the Collaborative's Preferred Contractor Network. 

May 8 | 6-7:30 p.m.

Development Services & Infrastructure Center, 4001 West River Parkway Northwest STE 100 , Rochester MN 55901

Learn the practical questions to ask and resources to use to install a heat pump in your home at the second workshop in Electrify Everything's three-part home electrification series in Rochester.

May 10 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Four Seasons Centre, 1525 S Elm Ave, Owatonna MN 55060

Join local Steele County organizations and businesses at The Enviro Show, a fun, free, and educational event dedicated to promoting eco-friendly practices, sustainable living, and environmental awareness!

May 12 | 4-6 p.m.

Reserve a time to have an expert from Citizens Utility Board review your energy bills, answer questions, and provide tips on how to reduce energy usage and save money.

May 13-15

Breezy Point Resort, 9252 Breezy Point Dr, Breezy Point MN 56472

This conference brings together Weatherization and Energy Assistance staff from all across the state.

May 14 | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

MN

Join Jukka Kukkonen of Shift2Electric and Fresh Energy to hear about the benefits of electric lawnmowers, their care and maintenance, and the best makes and models available now. Leave with everything you need to make an informed decision about your next lawnmower.

May 17 | 1-4 p.m.

House of Hope Presbyterian Church, 797 Summit Ave, Saint Paul MN 55105

Join six Saint Paul faith communities at this family-friendly event! Enjoy good food and learn about all things green, from e-bikes to e-waste recycling, electric vehicles to solar installations. 

Tuesday, May 20

Extension Regional Office 322 Laurel St., Brainerd MN 56401

Agrivoltaics webinar series: Sheep solar grazing producer panel

May 21 | 10-11 a.m.

Overview of the Large Building Energy Benchmarking program and how building owners & managers can comply.

May 23 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Reserve a time to have an expert from Citizens Utility Board review your energy bills, answer questions, and provide tips on how to reduce energy usage and save money.

May 28 | 3-6 p.m.

13225 Brockton Lane North, Rogers MN 55374

Join MnSEIA for a tour of Heliene's new solar manufacturing facility in Rogers and a networking happy hour.

May 31 | noon to 4 p.m.

Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park MN 55443

Join MN's Citizen Utility Board at Brooklyn Park's annual parade and community gathering.

June 3 | 5-8 p.m.

Urban Growler Brewing Company, 2325 Endicott St, Saint Paul MN 55114

Join the Citizens Utility Board for their annual event to celebrate, take stock of progress in the past year, and look forward to the work ahead for Minnesota’s energy consumers.

June 12 | 6-7:30 p.m.

Development Services & Infrastructure Center, 4001 West River Parkway Northwest STE 100 , Rochester MN 55901

What size water heater do I need? How do I switch to an induction stove from a gas one? Learn about the practical considerations and resources available to upgrade to electric appliances in your home at this final workshop in Electrify Everything's three-part home electrification series in Rochester.

June 14 | 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan Community and Education Center, 2800 10th Avenue South, Minneapolis MN 55407

Join CEF staff, board, and cooperative members to celebrate the year's accomplishments, elect board members, build community, enjoy lunch, and tour the Midtown Community Solar Garden. CEF members and non-members who want to learn more are welcome to attend!

June 17 | 6:30-8 p.m.

Join this webinar from Solar United Neighbors to learn about the technology, economics, and financing of solar as well as about the new Northeast Minnesota Solar Co-op.

June 17-18, 2025

Minneapolis MN

Do you need help getting the federal tax credits for the clean energy project you completed as a public or tax-exempt entity in 2024 or 2025? Do you want to build affordable, community-owned clean energy like solar, wind, geothermal, EV chargers, or an EV vehicle purchase? Join us!

June 25-27

Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth MN 55802

The League of Minnesota Cities’ largest annual event brings more than 500 city officials together for three days of keynote speakers, educational sessions, and connection. Join as an attendee or exhibitor in Duluth this June!

Oct. 7-8

InterContinental Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport, 5005 Glumack Drive, Minneapolis MN 55450

Registration is open now for Gateway to Solar, MnSEIA's annual trade conference, which brings together over 600 industry professionals from across the solar + storage industry and country. Meet industry professionals; hear from state officials, regulators, and legislators; and gain in-depth insight into Minnesota's booming market and where it's headed during this two-day conference.

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