# Event Details - **Event Name**: East 7th: Climate Action & Clean Energy in Saint Paul - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Learn about Saint Paul's Climate Action & Resilience Plan and the growing potential for community geothermal energy on the East Side.About this EventHow is Saint Paul preparing for a more sustainable and resilient future? What role can neighbors, businesses, and community organizations play in shaping that future?Join us for an engaging community conversation featuring local leaders working to advance climate action and clean energy solutions in Saint Paul. During this session, you'll learn about the City's recently updated Climate Action & Resilience Plan (CARP), which outlines a path toward citywide carbon neutrality by 2050, as well as emerging opportunities for Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) and community geothermal energy projects on the East Side.Whether you're passionate about sustainability, curious about renewable energy, or simply interested in what's happening in your neighborhood, this event offers an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and connect with others working toward a cleaner, healthier future for Saint Paul.The presentation will be followed by a community Q&A and discussion.Topics include:Saint Paul's updated Climate Action & Resilience Plan (CARP)Local climate priorities and community impactsHow Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) workCommunity geothermal energy opportunities on the East SideWays residents and businesses can get involvedOpen to all. No prior knowledge or experience required.SpeakersLiz BoyerClimate Action Coordinator, City of Saint PaulLiz Boyer serves as Climate Action Coordinator for the City of Saint Paul, where she leads local climate initiatives and advances the City's Climate Action & Resilience Plan (CARP). She is passionate about connecting people and organizations around shared climate and community goals. Liz will provide an overview of the newly adopted 2026 CARP and the City’s vision for achieving net-zero carbon emissions goals.Paolo SpeirnGeothermal Program Developer, Cooperative Energy FuturesPaolo Speirn has spent years helping communities advance practical climate solutions through energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives. Today, he works with Cooperative Energy Futures to develop innovative networked geothermal systems designed to reduce energy costs, improve efficiency, and help communities transition away from fossil fuels. Paolo will discuss Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) and the growing opportunities for geothermal energy in Saint Paul.Host OrganizationUnidos Saint PaulUnidos Saint Paul partners with local communities to advance clean, renewable energy while advocating for climate justice policies and funding. The organization has helped champion innovative sustainability projects, including The Heights geothermal network, a nationally recognized model for community-scale clean energy. Unidos works to ensure residents, businesses, and neighborhoods have a voice in shaping Saint Paul's climate future.Relevant ResourcesSaint Paul Climate Action & Resilience Plan (CARP): https://www.stpaul.gov/sites/default/files/carp-2026Cooperative Energy Futures: cooperativeenergyfutures.comUnidos Saint Paul: https://unidos-mn.org/saint-paulThe Heights Geothermal Network: https://theheightssaintpaul.com/sustainability/Saint Paul Climate Action Dashboard: climateaction.stpaul.govAbout the Civic Engagement SeriesWe believe thriving communities are built through informed, engaged neighbors. Our Civic Engagement Series creates opportunities for community members to learn about local issues, hear from experts and advocates, and participate in meaningful conversations about the future of our region.From sustainability and climate action to social justice and public policy, these events provide a welcoming space to connect, learn, and engage. Whether you're new to the topic or already involved, you're invited to join the conversation. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/saint-paul/east-7th-climate-action-and-clean-energy-in-saint-paul/100001998253735715 - **Event Categories**: fitness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Mississippi Market Co-op: East 7th store - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Saint Paul - **state**: MN - **country**: United States - **location**: Mississippi Market Co-op: East 7th store - **lat**: 44.9595661 - **long**: -93.0703657 - **full address**: Mississippi Market Co-op: East 7th store, 740 East 7th Street, Saint Paul, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: East 7th: Climate Action & Clean Energy in Saint Paul - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/08b6517a41d1ab779463f11889bdfc444878391dca9aba5ce44e03786b94fc40-rimg-w1200-h600-dc88c838-gmir.jpg?v=1787120229 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is East 7th: Climate Action & Clean Energy in Saint Paul being held? - **A:** East 7th: Climate Action & Clean Energy in Saint Paul takes place on Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Mississippi Market Co-op: East 7th store, 740 East 7th Street, Saint Paul, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing East 7th: Climate Action & Clean Energy in Saint Paul? - **A:** East 7th: Climate Action & Clean Energy in Saint Paul is organized by Mississippi Market Co-op. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "East 7th: Climate Action & Clean Energy in Saint Paul", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/08b6517a41d1ab779463f11889bdfc444878391dca9aba5ce44e03786b94fc40-rimg-w1200-h600-dc88c838-gmir.jpg?v=1787120229", "startDate": "2026-09-16", "endDate": "2026-09-16", "url": "https://allevents.in/saint-paul/east-7th-climate-action-and-clean-energy-in-saint-paul/100001998253735715", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Mississippi Market Co-op: East 7th store", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "740 East 7th Street", "postalCode": "55106", "addressLocality": "Saint Paul", "addressRegion": "MN", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "44.9595661", "longitude": "-93.0703657" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Learn about Saint Paul's Climate Action & Resilience Plan and the growing potential for community geothermal energy on the East Side.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-19", "availabilityEnds": "2026-09-16", "validFrom": "2026-09-19", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/saint-paul/east-7th-climate-action-and-clean-energy-in-saint-paul/100001998253735715" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-19", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-09-19", "url": "https://allevents.in/saint-paul/east-7th-climate-action-and-clean-energy-in-saint-paul/100001998253735715", "price": 0, "name": "Member-Owner" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-19", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-09-19", "url": "https://allevents.in/saint-paul/east-7th-climate-action-and-clean-energy-in-saint-paul/100001998253735715", "price": 0, "name": "Non-Member" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Mississippi Market Co-op", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/mississippi-market-co-op/22622608" } ] } ] ```