Center for Energy and Environment

At CEE, we believe in the power of action.

Our experienced staff works with businesses, utilities, government, nonprofit organizations and communities to design and implement practical, innovative, energy efficiency programs that make a difference.

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Congrats to the financing department!

Congrats to the dedicated staff in our financing department on receiving a Lender Appreciation Award from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency - their 12th award from MHFA.

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Financing Manager Judi Mortenson and MHFA Assistant Commissioner Michael Haley

Home Improvement Financing

CEE has been dedicated to serving Minnesota's residents for over 30 years.

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Congrats to the One-Stop lighting team!

Congrats to CEE's One-Stop Efficiency Shop lighting team on receiving a 2012 Progress Minnesota Award from Finance & Commerce.

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Brave New Workshop

Brave New Workshop has a goal of making the Twin Cities the “greenest” theater community in the United States. This quirky Minneapolis sketch and improv comedy theater isn’t just talking the talk – they recently completed the largest LED retrofit in the history of the One-Stop Efficiency Shop.

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Homeowners
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Businesses or Non-Profits
Governments
Researchers

Financing & Incentives for Homeowners

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Now Available in Minneapolis & St. Louis Park

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Energy Saving Materials Installed for You

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Financing & Incentives for Rental Property Owners

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Energy Saving Materials Installed for You

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Financing & Incentives for Businesses / NPOs

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Available Statewide for Energy Improvements

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Does your business or nonprofit qualify for a FREE lighting audit?

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Financing & Incentives for Governments

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Research, Tools and More

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Retrofitting Integrated Space & Water Heating Systems

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Visit the i.e. blog for the latest insights and ideas in energy

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The Innovation Exchange is CEE’s hub for researching, synthesizing, and pioneering energy efficiency solutions. Our activities are grounded in the living lab of CEE programs, and emphasize practical approaches that harness direct insight from field experience.

Our Projects

Our staff provides technical and design assistance, program development and assessment and field research around energy efficiency. Learn about the latest research from the Center for Energy and Environment.

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Featured Project

Home Energy Improvement Index

Resources

Delve into the Center for Energy and Environment’s research findings and explore technical resources reflecting over thirty years of energy expertise.

Blog

Share in our latest insight and ideas in energy, from data visualization to best practices from the field.

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Bicycling Counts: Calculating the Impact of Minneapolis Cyclists

Events & Webinars

Tune in to these upcoming events from CEE and other organizations for the latest in energy efficiency. Be sure to say hi if you see us there!

Upcoming Event/Webinar

ACEEE 2012 Hot Water Forum

The ACEEE Hot Water Forum is the premier technical conference dedicated to evaluating the three fundamentals of the efficient hot water system: heating water, distributing it with low losses, and using it with efficient fixtures and practices

Date: May 21, 2012
Time: 8AM CST

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News

Nancy Lange Joins CEE

May 10, 2012 The former Energy Program Director for the Isaak Walton League is the new Operations Manager for CEE's Innovation Exchange.

CEE at the Living Green Expo

May 4, 2012 Come visit the CEE booth in the Education Building, J-152, for resources on low-interest financing and a fun energy trivia game - with prizes!

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Featured Experts

Jenny Edwards

Program Manager

Jenny manages CEE’s Innovation Exchange.

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Lester Shen

Director of Innovative Technologies

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