Join the Great Plains Institute and Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions for an expert workshop for state officials and stakeholders exploring recent energy and environmental policy developments in the PJM region and the potential challenges in 2019.

Join Environmental Initiative for a discussion on the changing landscape of electric storage in Minnesota—from what our grid needs to meet state greenhouse gas goals, to adoption benefits and barriers for customers. 

GPI is a promotional partner for this event where participants will hear from a wide range of perspectives, including utilities, corporations, and policy experts such as GPI’s Matt Prorok.  

Join Metro CERT to celebrate our 11th year of connecting communities to resources!

Learn about areas of clean energy action happening in our region, connect with leaders in renewable energy and energy efficiency, and join with us to take action. Food will be provided during this free event.

The GPI Energy Innovation Happy Hour brings together energy-sector professionals, entrepreneurs, public sector leaders and professionals, project developers, researchers, advocates, and enthusiasts. This is a great opportunity for our dynamic community to discuss ideas, network, and get to know each other.

Register now for the upcoming MTEC webinar - The Status of Utility Electric Vehicle Programs - hosted by the Midcontinent Transportation Electrification Collaborative (MTEC) on Monday, October 1, 2018, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. CDT.

MTEC participants will provide a brief overview of the group’s first white paper titled Utility Roles in the Electric Vehicle (EV) Market: Consensus Principles for Utility EV Program Design, followed by MTEC participants sharing their own examples of putting the consensus principles into action. The white paper aims to provide initial guidance on greater utility involvement in the EV sector to accelerate EV adoption and associated charging services.

GPI is proud to be a supporting partner of the 2018 Energy Storage North America Expo, an influential gathering of policy, technology, and market leaders in energy storage. This year, the event focuses on the role storage plays at the nexus of the power and transportation sector- looking at electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, newest technologies and solutions.

Join us for our next Energy Innovation Happy Hour at Pat's Tap! The Twin Cities has a growing community focused on energy innovation, whether it is developing advanced energy technologies, launching cleantech start-ups, developing public policy, or fostering sustainable communities. The Twin Cities Energy Innovation Happy Hour brings people together to discuss ideas, network and get to know each other in a casual setting.

The workshop will feature a panel of state officials from the region evaluating recent PJM market design proposals and decisions and developments in their states.  A stakeholder panel will detail recent developments in the electricity industry, including some of the recent commitments by utilities to decarbonize their portfolios.  A third panel will explore timely environmental issues impacting states and stakeholders.

Join us for our next Energy Innovation Happy Hour at 12welve Eyes Brewing in Lowertown, St. Paul! The Twin Cities has a growing community focused on energy innovation, whether it is developing advanced energy technologies, launching cleantech start-ups, developing public policy, or fostering sustainable communities. The Twin Cities Energy Innovation Happy Hour brings people together to discuss ideas, network and get to know each other in a casual setting.

More and more communities, organizations, and individuals are trying to figure out how they can get energy efficiency and renewable energy projects done.

The CERTs 2018 Conference on March 28-29 at the St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center provides the resources and connections needed to make it happen. Who wouldn’t want to save energy, cut costs, and be part of Minnesota’s fastest growing jobs sector?