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CEE's Ben Schoenbauer was featured on this Green Visions podcast, discussing air source heat pump technology in Minnesota. 

CEE's Emily McPherson points out that advancements in dual air source heat pump systems can increase a home's energy efficiency and reduce it's carbon footprint in this Public News Service article. 

CEE's Air Source Heat Pump Collaborative is cited in this Grist article as a resource for heat hump market adoption in cold climates, and CEE's heat pump research demonstrates the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the technology. 

CEE's Katie Jones is quoted in this Finance & Commerce article as she discusses the cities in Minnesota that are adopting sustainable building ordinances and the benefits these plans give toward sustainability plans. 

Multiple loan officers at Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) were named a Minnesota Housing Top Producing Loan Officer by Minnesota Housing for their Fix Up home improvement loan production during 2021.

The City of Northfield (pictured right) and the City of Falcon Heights have won the 2021 Intercity Home Energy Squad Challenge! 

From NPR's Life Kit podcast, CEE's Cheng Vang offers insights into the benefits of a home energy audit and how homeowners can improve energy efficiency. 

The City of Minneapolis' Green Career Exploratory Program is providing workforce development opportunities across the city, and plans to expand the program through a collaboration with Xcel Energy's training program, delivered by CEE. 

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.