COOK COUNTY LOCAL ENERGY PROJECT

COOK COUNTY LOCAL ENERGY PROJECT

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ABOUT

A Bit of Background

The Cook County Local Energy Project (CCLEP) is a non-profit organization located in Grand Marais, Minnesota. We coordinate and catalyze collaborative projects with partner agencies and organizations in order to promote and facilitate the increased use of renewable energy and the application of energy efficient practices and technologies in Cook County, MN.

The CCLEP board meets once a month, and meetings are open to the public. If you would like to be on the agenda, please contact us!

CCLEP Board and Staff Members >>

WHAT WE DO

Current Focus Areas

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RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL SOLAR

LARGE-SCALE SOLAR

CLIMATE-FRIENDLY HEATING

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Upcoming Events

Renewable Energy & Sustainability Initiatives in Cook County
Time is TBD
Recorded Event
Time is TBD
Recorded Event
We encourage Arrowhead Electric and Public Utilities Commission customers to join us (virtually!) to learn about renewable energy projects and sustainability initiatives happening through our local utility providers. We will also learn about clean energy purchasing options.
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Builder's Workshop
Recorded course - take anytime!
Online Event
Recorded course - take anytime!
Online Event
This online, 7 hour weatherization and energy course includes 1 hour of energy code instruction.
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Blog Posts

Arrowhead Electric Is Making Electric Vehicles a Cost-Effective Choice for Cook County Residents

Help Us Put Solar Panels on Cook County Rooftops!

Cook County Local Energy Project will pay you to get your PV Associate certification!

Careers in Renewable Energy - Good for You, Good for the Climate

Want to reduce your carbon budget? Can't afford to go solar right now? No problem!

All-Electric New Homes: A Win for Climate and the Economy

Help Us Track Cook County's Progress!

Cook County Local Energy Project (CCLEP) is compiling a list of solar photovoltaic (PV) installations in Cook County for a solar...

Going Solar - A Cook County Guide

In 2016, CCLEP received a Solar Initiative grant from the Lloyd K Johnson Foundation to create Going Solar Electric: A Cook County...

Minnesota Commerce Department - Helpful Guide to Energy Solar Power and Energy Efficiency

Here is a great resource for Minnesotans who are curious about energy efficiency and solar power production for their home or business:

Videos

QUESTIONS? NEED MORE INFORMATION? CONTACT US!

218-264-9318

PO Box 143, Grand Marais MN 55604