Cooperative Energy Futures
Charlie Rybak is the Chief Operating Officer at Cooperative Energy Futures, where they focus on building community solar projects and helping individuals save money on their energy bills in Minnesota. They are also the Co-Founder of Minneapolis Voices, a local news media group in Minneapolis. With a background in digital strategy consulting and experience in senior roles at various organizations, Charlie brings a wealth of expertise in business strategy, revenue generation, audience growth, and more to their work. They hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Communication from The George Washington University.
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Cooperative Energy Futures
Cooperative Energy Futures (CEF) is a member-owned cooperative business focused on advancing energy democracy through community-controlled renewable energy and energy efficiency. CEF develops and operates community solar gardens, currently with 8 projects across Minnesota offsetting the electricity needs of 700 member households at an immediate net savings to our members. CEF has a particular focus on economic and racial justice, working to ensure that all projects are developed using an economic model that is deeply accessible to members regardless of income or credit and including options available at no upfront cost and net monthly savings, as well as prioritizing workforce equity in the solar industry. CEF uses member participation in these projects to build community wealth and activate members from many different communities around a vision for our energy future that is rooted in community-controlled clean energy.