USING OUR POWER - Energy and Climate Justice Fair
Schedule
Sat Jan 21 2023 at 11:30 am to 01:30 pm
Location
Liberty Community Church | Minneapolis, MN
About this Event
USING OUR POWER Energy and Climate Justice Fair
Hosted by the Community Solar and Environmental Justice Cohort of North Minneapolis, Minneapolis Climate Action, and Neighborhood Hub.
Whoever brings the most guests gets a prize!
Food and beverages served!
The fair is free, but please register here for planning purposes: bit.ly/energyclimatefair2023
Come learn and connect on topics that save money and protect communities:
*Tap into local renewable energy opportunities that save you money (like the community solar garden on the roof of North High!)
*Energy efficiency resources that save you money
*Green job training opportunities in North Minneapolis
* Zero waste and recycling information
*And more!Come participate in community dialogue led by community members on:
*How can we create a JUST and EQUITABLE energy transition that benefits YOU and your community, not just Xcel.
*Environmental justice and how communities of color are more harmed by climate change and environmental pollution
*What is community solar and how is it a tool for putting benefits of solar energy in the hands of COMMUNITY
*What input and ideas do you have for bringing this message to more people?
More about the North Minneapolis Environmental Justice and Community Solar Cohort:
*This event is the culmination of working with a cohort of North Minneapolis community members who are working together, with the Neighborhood Hub, MN Renewable Now, and Minneapolis Climate Action.
*This powerful cohort will lead this event and is collaborating to shape and design outreach on:
*Informing community members on climate change, climate impacts, our energy system and how to make it more fair and equitable
*Fundamentally shifting how we get our energy and who benefits, besides the Xcel CEO who makes $22 million a year on our dime and wants to raise electricity rates by 20% next year!
*Creating connection and action that we take together to deal with climate change and the underlying reasons of how we got here
*Come connect and get empowered with information and action!
Join our Community Solar and Environmental Justice Cohort of North Minneapolis (pictured above) in the beautiful healing venue: Northside Healing Space in Liberty Community Church.
This event is the culmination of working with a cohort of North Minneapolis community members who are working together, with the Neighborhood Hub, MN Renewable Now, and Minneapolis Climate Action.
This powerful cohort will lead this event and is collaborating to shape and design outreach on:
- Our energy future in the face of climate change
- Environmental justice and how communities of color will be more harmed by climate change
- How can we create a JUST and EQUITABLE energy transition that benefits YOU and the community
- What is community solar and how is it a tool for putting benefits of solar energy in the hands of COMMUNITY
- Informing community members on climate change, climate impacts, our energy system and how to make it more fair and equitable
- Fundamentally shifting how we get our energy and who benefits, besides the Xcel CEO who makes $22 million a year on our dime and wants to raise electricity rates by 20% next year!
- Creating connection and action that we take together to deal with climate change and the underlying reasons of how we got here
- What input and ideas do you have for bringing this message to more people?
Come connect and get empowered with information and action!
FREE to attend, but you must register here!
First 40 people to register and attend receive a GIFT CARD at the event
ENTER A RAFFLE FOR FUN PRIZES
ENJOY GREAT FOOD
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Above: Community Solar and Environmental Justice Cohort of North Minneapolis
Where is it happening?
Liberty Community Church, 2100 Emerson Avenue North, Minneapolis, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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