Members-only access
Participate in member-only programs, including Community Solar Gardens, Affordable Rooftop Solar, Sustainable Homes, and our upcoming Geothermal Program.
Why become a member
At Cooperative Energy Futures, we believe our energy future should be owned and shaped by the communities it serves. By coming together as a cooperative, we can do more than lower individual energy bills—we can build a cleaner, more equitable energy system that works for everyone.
Joining our community
When you become a member, you're joining a community of people who are investing in shared solutions, supporting one another, and creating a future rooted in energy democracy. Together, we are proving that community ownership can put the benefits of clean energy directly into the hands of the people who use it.
CEF is proud to be Minnesota's only cooperative energy developer offering community member-owned renewable energy projects. The wealth created through our programs stays within our communities and is reinvested to expand access and opportunity for more families.
Our work is grounded in economic and racial justice. We design our programs to be accessible regardless of income, homeownership status, or credit score, with many opportunities requiring no upfront costs while still generating monthly savings. We are equally committed to creating a more inclusive clean energy economy by supporting workforce equity and ensuring that the transition to renewable energy benefits everyone.
By participating in CEF programs, our members are helping to build community wealth, strengthen local resilience, and advance a shared vision for a clean energy future that is community-controlled and community-powered.
Member Benefits
$25 Membership Share
Here are all of the benefits and opportunities that open up when you purchase a one-time membership share for just $25.
Click here to become a member today!
Vote
Vote in annual member meetings and help elect the Board of Directors that guides our cooperative.
Distributions
Receive patronage distributions when profits are generated through the business we do together—because when the cooperative succeeds, our members succeed.
Become a leader
Run for leadership positions and have a voice in the future of the organization.
Preferred Stock Offerings
Invest in Preferred Stock offerings when available. Since 2017, CEF members and community investors have contributed more than $2.6 million to help grow community-owned clean energy across Minnesota.