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CEE director of legislative affairs Jamie Fitzke joins the legislative discussion around a bill introducing tax incentives for energy efficiency upgrades, and how this may inspire residents to make home energy improvements they might otherwise forego.

This comprehensive overview of air source heat pumps from the New York Times Wirecutter covers everything you need to know about the technology, and includes CEE research on heat pump efficiency in cold climates. 

CEE's Marisa Bayer comments on the community energy work CEE leads with Xcel's Partners in Energy program, and highlights the many communities working toward sustainable energy goals with community action plans. 

This article details many ways you can save money as inflation costs rise, including improving your home's energy efficiency and lowering your energy bills with the help of CEE's energy offerings, including home energy audits, rebates, and financing. 

As historic investments in clean energy are being considered in Minnesota and at the federal level, Governor Tim Walz highlighted the significance of Minnesota’s clean energy business community and its many contributions to the state’s economy. Today, he delivered a proclamation that declares March 2, 2022 as Clean Energy Business Day in the state of Minnesota.

CEE is working with multiple community organizations to launch Xcel Energy's Workforce Development program, aiming to recruit, train, and permanently place participants historically underrepresented in the energy efficiency sector, specifically people of color and women.

The Intercity Home Energy Squad® Challenge was formed to challenge residents to get a home energy visit through the Home Energy Squad to learn how their home uses energy and identify energy-saving opportunities.

The Save to Give Challenge, Focus on Energy's rural pilot program run by CEE, has expanded to the Wisconsin cities of New Richmond and Mount Horeb, where residents will raise money for local charities while they save money learning new ways to save energy.

Hennepin County offers tips and tricks for keeping warm and increasing energy efficiency this winter through the Hennepin County Climate Action Plan, including the CEE-administered program the Home Energy Squad and our energy-resource website the Home Energy Hub. 

As heat pumps become a growing part of energy efficient heating, CEE's Minnesota Air Source Heat Pump Collaborative works to remove barriers and accelerate affordable adoption of heat pumps while improving installation quality through training.