WHY BECOME A MEMBER?

We are creating a system where community members own, manage, and use clean energy systems together for the collective benefit of all of us. We believe that while one person can only influence their own energy bills and use, many people acting together can change the entire energy system. 

As a member of CEF you are joined with a network of people working together, supporting each other, and creating a community-powered energy future. CEF, as a cooperative, is the only energy developer in the Minnesota to offer community member owned renewable energy projects that puts profit and benefits right back in the hands of our members.

CEF has a particular focus on economic and racial justice, working to ensure that all projects are developed using an economic model that is deeply accessible to members regardless of income or credit and including options available at no upfront cost and net monthly savings, as well as prioritizing workforce equity in the energy industry. CEF uses member participation in our projects to build community wealth and unite and activate members from many different communities around a vision for our energy future that is rooted in community-controlled clean energy.

CEF MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:

A one-time Membership Stock purchase of $25 allows you to:

  • Participate in members-only programs: Community Solar Gardens, Affordable Rooftop Solar, Sustainable Homes and our upcoming Geothermal Program.

  • Participate in annual member meeting and run for and elect our Board of Directors.

  • Receive distributions on the profit generated from the business you do with us — we build wealth together.

  • Invest in Preferred Stock when available. CEF members and impact investors have invested $2,675,000 in CEF’s growth since 2017.

    Please review Cooperative Energy Futures bylaws here and reach out to info@cooperativeenergyfutures.com with any questions.

    After you submit this form and your payment, we will send you a membership certificate and you will be eligible to participate in CEF programs. We’ll also add you to our Member Newsletter list to receive important CEF news, events and opportunities. Thank you for your support!