Clean Energy Resource Teams

Nonprofits, businesses and residents in Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd and Wadena counties interested in reducing energy costs and increasing local energy production are encouraged to join the Fields and Forests 2026 Solar Co-op.

By joining, participants receive vendor-neutral guidance, access to competitively bid installation proposals and support throughout the process, while benefiting from long-term savings on electricity and contributing to cleaner air, local job creation and greater community energy independence. Learn more and register today: https://ifound.org/trainings/2026-solar-cohort/

Solar United Neighbors; Rural Renewable Energy Alliance; Clean Energy Resource Teams

“It’s inspiring to see the creative ideas behind these clean energy projects,” says CERTs Seed Grant Manager Maggie Kozak. “Communities know what they need to address the issues they face. While the results include saving energy and money, they often also provide comfort and safety for our neighbors and their families.”