How it works: these informal conversations allow you to sample information on topics (brief presentations) with your comments, questions, on-line chat and conversation for no more than 30 minutes. Sessions will be recorded for anytime viewing. Pre-registration is not required. Show up and participate if you can.
The next cup of coffee (topic) for April 23:
- Taking action on climate change—Minnesota’s 2025 Climate Action Framework, community solutions and individual feedback sought.
- Description: Our home is changing. Minnesotans are experiencing the impacts of a rapidly changing climate, and these shifts are affecting our economy, our cities and town, our unique and cherished ecosystems and our health and well-being. Learn the latest ways Minnesota is embracing opportunities to strengthen climate action through state and local climate planning, implementation projects, funding opportunities and climate tools.
Future virtual coffee breaks (with more info coming soon):
- May 2025: Community energy security checklist, emergency preparation resources
- June 2025: The MN Climate Innovation Finance Authority (MnCIFA), aka, MN’s “Green Bank’ provides grants and loans for clean and renewable energy projects.
Coffee breaks are on Microsoft Teams and content is provided by the Division of Energy Resources at the MN Dept of Commerce and the GreenStep Cities & Tribal Nations program.