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In this article by Star Tribune, we take a look at some ways people and businesses can contribute to reducing carbon footprint. CEE's Josh Quinnell is featured as he highlights the benefits of switching to heat pump to reduce emissions. For the most complete heat pump resources for homeowners and contractors, please visit mnashp.org

CEE researchers recently published results from a field study of the most important energy efficiency options applicable to carbon dioxide (CO2) refrigeration systems in Minnesota’s grocery stores. The research was funded by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources, through the Conservation Applied Research and Development program, with co-funding from project partners and from CEE in support of its nonprofit mission. 

CEE's Angeline Quilt is featured in this news story by CERT highlighting her experience as a graduate of CEE's Home Energy Career Training Program and her development into her role of energy home auditor at CEE. Funded by CenterPoint Energy and Xcel Energy, the program offers paid training to those seeking a new career in a booming industry. 

In this heat pump water heaters article by Star Tribune, CEE's Katie Jones weighs in about financial incentives and the most impactful ways to cut carbon at home, as well as insights pulled from CEE's weatherization & electrification roadmap last year for the City of Minneapolis.

In this news article by Star Tribune, CEE's Mike Childs helped a homeowner in Edina improve her home insulation. The process begins with a Home Energy Squad home energy audit program and include information regarding various rebate program and financial assistance.

Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) would like to congratulate the 2023 Intercity Challenge winners: Wayzata, Maplewood, and Falcon Heights.  

Minnesota Department of Commerce has announced grants to Center for Energy and Environment and its partners totaling over $3.5 million for 11 multiyear research projects that CEE will either lead or serve as subcontractor. The newly funded research will help maximize energy efficiency in commercial buildings, low-income housing, multifamily buildings, grocery stores and more.

In affirming Minnesota’s commitment to a carbon-free future, Governor Tim Walz emphasized the pivotal role of the state’s clean energy sector and its substantial contributions to Minnesota’s economic landscape. This proclamation aligns with Clean Energy Business Day at the Capitol, an event dedicated to education and advocacy for individuals and entities in Minnesota’s energy efficiency and clean energy sectors.

This week, CEE researchers published results from a multiyear study of a specialized heat pump technology that uses electricity to move heat from outdoor air to indoor water. The research was funded by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources, through the Conservation Applied Research and Development program, with co-funding from project partners and from CEE in support of its nonprofit mission. 

CEE's Audrey Partridge spoke recently with Midwest Energy News about CenterPoint’s wide-ranging ideas to decarbonize its natural gas business in MN. Aligned with CEE's emphasis on the high value of learning from pilots, Audrey voices support for "coming up with all the possible solutions" and testing with pilots to determine which approaches hold promise for long-term, meaningful impact.