Center for Energy and Environment

Minnesota's Energy Efficiency Power Plant

Like wind and natural gas, energy efficiency helps meet the state’s energy needs. Read facts about our Conservation Improvement Programs.

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Energy Financing Animation

An efficiency project’s payback period is important not only for a company’s return on investment, but for the magnitude of secondary benefits they receive, such as job creation.

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Updated Online Resource Center

Browse the Innovation Exchange's library of energy tools for technical reports, info visualizations, animations, and more!

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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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"No Brainer Decision"

CEE's One Stop Efficiency Shop® helped local company Asset Recovery Corporation save more than $15,000 a year in utility costs with a payback of just 14 months.

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Financing & Incentives for Homeowners

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Save Energy, Save Money in Your Home

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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.

Resources

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

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

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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

2013 ASHRAE Annual Conference

ASHRAE members will convene to share best practices in reducing energy use and the latest in high performing building design.

Date: Jun 22, 2013
Time: 8AM CST

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News

Re-Amp Annual Meeting 2013

June 17, 2013 Mike Bull and Bridget McLaughlin are attending the annual Re-Amp annual meeting June 19th in Chicago, IL.

Article Features Home Energy Improvement Index

June 12, 2013 The latest issue of Energy Design Update featured an in depth report on CEE’s Home Energy Improvement Index.

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