This IRA program dodged Trump’s climate cuts The administration has preserved a $9.7 billion Biden-era initiative to bring renewable energy to rural areas.

⚡🌱 The ERA program boosts rural energy with grid updates & clean projects. "“Every indication is that we’re moving forward,” says Trevor Roy, Great River Energy. #RuralPower #CleanEnergy #PeoplePower #NewERA #ElectricCoops

Minnesota tribal nations have legal sovereignty. They want energy sovereignty. • Minnesota Reformer The tribes seeking energy sovereignty face a stiff challenge, however, in the Trump administration’s campaign to roll back clean energy progress, as well as the White House’s apparent disregard for Indigenous communities. 

🌞⚡ MN's Tribal nations are pioneering energy sovereignty with solar power. RECs are partnering to boost clean energy reliability. #TribalNations #ElectricCoops #CleanEnergy

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Why a rural energy co-op is getting involved in housing Affordable housing is in short supply around the state. In a small community a few minutes north of Rochester, one energy co-op is launching a new initiative to add to the supply.

🏡💡 Rural electric co-ops like People's Energy Cooperative in Oronoco, MN, are turning unused land into affordable housing for Rochester's workforce. #RuralSolutions #ElectricCoops #EnergyDemocracy

Rural Electric Cooperative Public Funding and Engaging Policymakers Learn all about how rural electric cooperatives work and why they're important in our communities!

🌟 The Rural Power Coalition invites you to an exclusive session with experts, including CURE’s Erik Hatlestad! Learn how to get & retain public funding for RECs & engage with policymakers. 🌍✨

📅 Tues, Apr 15 • 3-4p
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#RuralPower #ElectricCoops #PublicFunding

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When they stare at you because you are just so cringe, just go here: bit.ly/coopyouthtour.

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