Cooperative Energy Futures

Cooperative Energy Futures has always been and will continue to be for everyone. Our doors are always open.

Cooperative Energy Futures is looking for a Director of Operations to help lead and strengthen our growing, member-owned clean energy cooperative. Role highlights: Start date: February 2026 Full-time, exempt Salary: $80,000–$90,000 (based on experience) Location: Minneapolis

Rooftop solar is a miracle. Why are we killing it? motherjones.com/environment/20…

Our very own COO, Charlie Rybak, representing Cooperative Energy Futures on the Energy & Climate panel at the MN Cooperative Summit. Proud to be in the room shaping a more sustainable, community-powered future. #MNCoopSummit #EnergyDemocracy #CooperativePower

We cut the ribbon on our solar garden atop the Purple Ramp @AbbottNW! Huge thanks to Apadana, MNSEIA, Allina Health & all who made it possible. We especially honor Melissa Hortman—without her, this project wouldn't exist. We carry her legacy forward. ☀️💛 #CommunitySolar

We are proud to support MnSEIA's biggest event of the year, the Gateway to Solar Conference. MnSEIA is offering 10% off all tickets and sponsorships during the Summer Solstice Sale, June 16–20. Get your discount while it lasts: bit.ly/GatewaytoSolar…

Cooperative Energy Futures Statement on the Political Assassination of Speaker Melissa Hortman.

If you’ve been thinking about getting solar or joining a co-op, or both this message is for you. #communitysolar #timtok #renewableenergy #cleanenergy #minnesota #energyjustice #solar

Join us Wed, 3–5pm at the MN Capitol for a rapid-response rally to Protect Our Water, Lands & Communities! Special Session deals are happening behind closed doors. We demand clean water, thriving ecosystems & climate justice — NOT profits for billionaires.

We had a great time hosting The Nature Conservancy for a tour of our Community Solar Garden atop the Purple Ramp at Abbott Northwestern Hospital! 🌞 #CommunitySolar #CleanEnergy #TheNatureConservancy #EnergyEquity #SolarForAll

Help protect and uplift Minnesota’s Community Solar Garden program by submitting a success story through the Our Sun, Our Power campaign. Whether you’re a subscriber, landowner, or helped build a project — your voice can make a difference. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

🌍 Happy Earth Day from Cooperative Energy Futures! 🌱 Today, we’re celebrating the power of community and the planet we all share. Let’s build a greener, brighter future — together. 💚 #EarthDay #CommunitySolar #CleanEnergy #CooperativePower #GreenFuture

Karl Rábago critiques utilities’ use of the ‘cost-shift’ argument against community solar, urging regulators to fairly compensate these projects for the value they bring to the grid. utilitydive.com/news/utilities…

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🚨 URGENT: Call to Action! 🚨 The Minnesota Senate is voting tomorrow night (Wednesday) on the Omnibus Bill SF2393, and we need your help NOW. This bill includes harmful sunset provisions that threaten the future of the Community Solar Garden program. senate.mn/members?id=alp…

🌞 We’ve got 3 community solar gardens that need to be filled by mid-April — and this is your last chance to subscribe for over a year! Refer a friend and get a $50 Visa gift card when they subscribe!

From all of us at Cooperative Energy Futures, thank you, Bryn and Sebastian! Your passion, hard work, and unwavering dedication to our mission have made a lasting impact. We’re so grateful to have you as part of our team.

Stand Up For Community Solar.

Community Solar is Under Attack—We Need You!   A new bill is being proposed to **kill community solar in Minnesota**, threatening energy equity and local clean power. We can’t let this happen!

Calling all Minnesotans! Today at 12:30 pm CT, the Senate Energy Committee is voting on SF 2855, a bill that would shutter the state’s LMI Accessible #CommunitySolar Garden program. Contact your Senator TODAY via the link below and tell them to vote NO! ⬇️ oursunourpower.com/state/minnesot…