The North Minneapolis Clean Energy Engagement Project is a collaboration with the University of Minnesota Institute on the Environment’s Energy Transition Lab; Renewable Energy Partners (REP), a minority-owned renewable energy company in North Minneapolis; and community-based organizing partners. The Neighborhood Hub organizing partners will engage community members in exploring opportunities in clean-energy deployment and career-track technical training, through public meetings and events, connecting with clean-energy experts, and interacting with state, local, and federal elected decision-makers. An emerging cohort of local clean-energy leaders will be developed and coached to be “champions” for beneficial community energy solutions, developing capacity among local residents of color, black, Latino, native, and other underrepresented groups, so they are well positioned to understand and advance clean energy opportunities in North Minneapolis. The Energy Transition Lab and REP’s goals for a community-scale microgrid and advanced energy training center will gain valuable momentum through this capacity-building.

CONVENERS:

Ellen Anderson, Energy Transition Lab, IonE, TC
Jamez Staples, Renewable Energy Partners
Akisha Everett, Energy Transition Lab, IonE, TC