2024 Legislative Session Update: Permitting Reform
While MNIPL strongly supports permitting reforms that streamline processes for clean energy like wind and solar, we had significant concerns about reforms that might weigh in favor of fossil fuel…
Climate Justice and Indigenous Rights: A Jewish Opportunity to Rise & Repair
The Rise & Repair Coalition has been planning for the 2024 Legislative Session for months now, with a focus on protecting and promoting Indigenous rights and fighting for climate justice…
Minnesota’s Green Bank Starts Its Work
by Juventino Meza, J.D. MNCIFA names Board In 2023, Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light led the efforts with partners across the state to pass the Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority…
“We Want True Climate Leadership”: Hundreds of Minnesotans Demand the Biden Administration Do Its Fair Share
Dubai, UAE – World leaders are wrapping up the 28th Conference of the Peoples to collectively plan how to address the global climate crisis. It’s looking historic, as it should.…
Headwaters gathering brought healing, connections
Our 6th Headwaters gathering strengthened community and brought healing, as we prayed, talked, listened, and learned together with Mississippi.
Xcel rate decision is a climate justice win
The PUC’s recent decision to limit Xcel’s rate increase is a major win! Not to mention their acknowledgment of the need for justice in setting utility rates. MNIPL’s organizing work made a difference!
Over 100 gathered to chart an equitable clean energy transition in MN
Community leaders gathered to discuss the path forward to an equitable green energy transition in MN.
2023 legislature brought climate and equity gains
From a climate and equity perspective, Minnesota’s 2023 legislative session is bringing the transformational change we have sought for years.
