Southcentral Minnesota Clean Energy Council

10/13/2026

Make your voice heard at the open houses or on this survey about Data Center development in Blue Earth County!

Blue Earth County is hosting two open houses to obtain input from the public regarding data centers and potential standards.

The open houses will be:
-Tues, Oct 20 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Mapleton Community Center, 304 2nd Ave NE, Mapleton MN 56065

-Mon, Oct 26 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Lake Crystal City Hall, 100 E. Robinson St Lake Crystal MN 56055

Can’t make either of the open houses? The County is gathering feedback through an online survey that will be available until November 15, 2026.

More information and a link to the survey: https://ow.ly/BoeQ50ZXgCp

10/02/2026

Tomorrow - Solar and Energy Efficiency Tour - https://mailchi.mp/3a071a7f97a1/thrivingwithelectrifiedlives-12854445

Date and Time: Saturday, October, 3rd 1 - 4 pm

Location: Meet at the Blue Earth County Library (100 E Main St, Mankato)

RSVP on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/share/19QVcdVBFf/

10/01/2026

Looking for a preview of our Solar and Energy Efficiency Tour? Check out this interview with our Board Chair, Sabri Fair, on 's Every Day is Earth Day with Karen Wright!

https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/kmsu-every-day-is-earth-day-4262277

09/30/2026

Solar and Energy Efficiency Tour this week! - https://mailchi.mp/b71502126518/thrivingwithelectrifiedlives-12854374

09/29/2026

Curious about how solar, air-source heat pumps, or electric vehicles work in Mankato? Join the Mankato Area Solar and Energy Efficiency Tour on Saturday, October 3rd to hear from two households and one business on how these technologies are working for them.

We will meet at the Blue Earth County Library at 1pm before heading through the community in a car-avan to tour three sites across Mankato. Bring your questions, your passion, and a friend!

https://www.facebook.com/share/1DfiMnhQXb/

09/26/2026

Forum Recap and Solar and Energy Efficiency Tour - Saturday, October 3rd! - https://mailchi.mp/df8e2f19eb9f/thrivingwithelectrifiedlives-12854369

09/24/2026

Forum Tonight - Mankato Area Electrification Plan (in person or through zoom) - https://mailchi.mp/b952c7fbd922/thrivingwithelectrifiedlives-12854368