Clean Energy Resource Teams

Please share this announcement and help us find our next stellar staff person --
Here are the direct links to apply for Job 375033:
External Applicants: https://lnkd.in/gRV8Eswg
Internal Applicants: https://lnkd.in/gke3VGkX

Ready to add solar energy to your school?
MN Solar for Schools round 2 readiness assessment opens 8/3!
https://mn.gov/commerce/energy/industry-government/solar-schools/

Warm Weather Tips for Keeping Cool!
Schedule a Home Energy Audit to see how you can make your home more energy efficient in all types of weather!

Congrats to Hourcar on their $500K grant to grow their program!
The money will help the program expand in north Minneapolis and on St. Paul’s East Side this summer.

Hourcar gets $500K grant to grow electric-vehicle car-sharing program The money will help the program expand in north Minneapolis and on St. Paul’s East Side this summer.

Warm Weather Tips for Keeping Cool!
If the air quality index is at a safe level and humidity isn't too high, take advantage of free, cooler, evening air by opening your windows at night.

The Lake Charlotte Solar project will generate 150 MW of solar electricity and it store 600 MW hours of power in a batter energy storage system in Martin County. Supporters of the project say it will help meet the MN’s clean energy mandate by 2040.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/07/13/puc-approves-permits-for-big-solar-power-and-energy-storage-project-in-southern-minnesota

PUC approves permits for big solar power and energy storage project in southern Minnesota The Lake Charlotte Solar project would generate 150 megawatts of electricity and would provide 600 megawatt hours of energy storage in a battery system in Rutland Township in Martin County. It would be built by Geronimo Power on more than 1,000 acres of land in the township.

Warm Weather Tips for Keeping Cool!
Keep your curtains, blinds, and shades closed during the day.

The Minnesota Marine Art Museum is a cultural gem with a committment to sustainability!
“This solar installation will allow us to demonstrate climate leadership through action, and show that we value sustainability outside of our exhibitions as well." - Kamala Nair, MMAM’s Associate Curator of Climate & Clean Water.

Rooftop solar coming to MMAM thanks to Frankenthaler grant The Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) was awarded a $75,000 grant from the Frankenthaler Climate Initiative (FCI) in 2025 to install a rooftop solar array, further advancing the museum’s commitment

Warm Weather Tips for Keeping Cool!
If you have air conditioning, set your thermostat at 78°F and use a fan when you're in the room to feel cooler and reduce energy costs.

Has your community signed up for GreenStep's new Fast Track Cohort?
The 6-month Fast Track Cohort is designed to help small and mid-sized communities complete practical, no- and low-cost GreenStep actions, learn from peers, and access guidance from GreenStep Best Practice Advisors.

GreenStep is a free, voluntary challenge, assistance, and recognition program that helps Minnesota communities implement practical sustainability and quality of life initiatives.

The cohort is open to both GreenStep and non-GreenStep communities, and is a great way to learn about GreenStep and reach Steps 1, 2, and 3 (out of 5!) in the program.

Register by July 18:

Fast Track Cohort | GreenStep Cities Click here to join the cohort by July 18! Join peer communities in the GreenStep Cities & Tribal Nations program through this free, 6-month long, monthly GreenStep Fast Track cohort. You will get information and support to complete GreenStep Steps 1, 2, and 3! Each session will help you reach a new...