Minnesota's new Climate Innovation Finance Authority (MnCIFA) is developing its Strategic Plan for funding clean energy projects across our state. While MnCIFA shows great promise - like helping fund The Heights development's groundbreaking geothermal system - we need to ensure it works for everyone, not just well established organizations.

I recently submitted feedback on MnCIFA's draft investment strategy (link to letter), focusing on key concerns:

• Making funding accessible for smaller projects

• Removing barriers for homeowners and small businesses

• Ensuring support reaches environmental justice communities

• Creating simple, multilingual application processes

Your voice matters in shaping how MnCIFA will work. Share your thoughts on their draft investment strategy at here (www.bit.ly/MnCIFA). The deadline for public comment is approaching.

Key questions to consider:

• What clean energy improvements would you like to make?

• What barriers do you face in financing clean energy projects?

• How can MnCIFA better serve your community?

Together, we can help build a clean energy financing system that works for all Minnesotans.

You can read more on MnCIFA at MNIPL's website.