Emerge Second Chance Community Solar Garden - Our inaugural community solar garden is being installed!
MCA Board Member, Jeff Stites and Jamez Staples,
Renewable Energy Partners Founder and CEO
We took this photo in September 2020 on the roof of Emerge Second Chance Recycling Facility in Southeast Minneapolis. Partners in our first community solar garden gathered to inspect the roof, get testimony from our partners, and share our excitement as this project reaches its final stages. While it doesn't look like much now, the panels are being installed as we speak for our 175kw community solar garden. We will share partner testimony in the near future.
This has been a long journey to this day and we thank Emerge Second Chance Recycling Facility, Renewable Energy Partners, our certified minority enterprise solar developer, Kandiyo Consulting, and last but not least, our intrepid board member, Jeff Stites, who has been the champion of this project.
Emerge will get 18kw of free renewable energy with the option to buy pay as you go shares. Subscribers from our waiting list who have been patiently waiting for this project to become reality will be able to buy shares up front, and there will be a portion reserved for pay-as-you-go subscribers that can participate regardless of income, credit score, or whether they rent or own their own home. As long as they pay an electric bill, they can participate.
Minneapolis Climate Action is proud of the community and volunteer effort to bring equitable renewable energy to our community members and Emerge. Stay tuned for updates on the garden!
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To inspire and empower our neighbors to action with innovative climate solutions.
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Our ValuesWe focus on programs which are relevant, action-oriented, inclusive, local, community-based, and innovative
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Our VisionMinneapolis as a national climate leader, with an active and informed citizenry.
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Minneapolis Climate Action's Commitment to Environmental Equity
Minneapolis Climate Action is committed to addressing the intersection of climate change and economic, social, and racial disparities, and working closely with partners who understand this interface. We realize that the existing infrastructure has created systemic inequity and our programs are designed to express our understanding of this complex issue. We seek to disrupt these institutions in light of the climate emergency, and we seek to do so in a way that is equitable for all in accordance with the 17 Principles of Environmental Justice adopted at the First National People of Color Environmental Leadership Summit.
Minneapolis Climate Action is committed to addressing the intersection of climate change and economic, social, and racial disparities, and working closely with partners who understand this interface. We realize that the existing infrastructure has created systemic inequity and our programs are designed to express our understanding of this complex issue. We seek to disrupt these institutions in light of the climate emergency, and we seek to do so in a way that is equitable for all in accordance with the 17 Principles of Environmental Justice adopted at the First National People of Color Environmental Leadership Summit.