Meiïnoar Grien Jellum-Bears

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Meiïnoar Grien Jellum-Bears is a co-op headquartered in Bears, Netherlands specializing in Solar.

Meiïnoar Grien Jellum-Bears is a cooperative energy initiative in the Jellum-Bears villages (Friesland, Netherlands) working toward fossil-fuel-free and energy-neutral communities. The cooperative facilitates member investment in renewable energy projects, primarily solar installations on roofs and agricultural land, and energy efficiency measures. Members can participate through financial stakes in solar roof projects, receiving proportional returns from generated electricity under the postcode compensation scheme. The cooperative partners with Energie VanOns, a regional green energy supplier collectively owned by northern energy cooperatives, to supply members with renewable electricity and CO2-offset gas. As of reporting, the cooperative's solar installations had generated 291,171.70 kWh and offset 133,938.98 kg of CO2. The organization also facilitates access to government subsidies and low-interest loans for home energy improvements.

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