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.


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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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Home Energy Improvement Index

The Center for Energy and Environment has developed a home energy efficiency index for use with its residential energy program, specifically targeted at cost-effective retrofits for existing homes.

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Bicycling Counts: Calculating the Impact of Minneapolis Cyclists

In early June, CEE will launch “Bicycling Counts,” a public mobile art installation along Minneapolis bike paths. The project is a large-scale projection of the energy and financial savings generated by bicyclists, assuming they would otherwise be driving a car. The tally of savings is updated in real time with each passing rider.

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Resources

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

Reports & Technical Documents

Archived reports from CEE’s research projects and program development.

Tools & Calculators

Useful resources for energy researchers and program providers.

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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!

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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ASHRAE 2012 Annual Conference

CEE's Ben Schoenbauer and Martha Hewett will attend and are involved with several technical and standard project committees.

Date: Jun 23, 2012
Time: 8AM CST

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Innovation Exchange Staff

Meet the CEE staff behind the Innovation Exchange.

Jenny Edwards

Program Manager

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Lester Shen

Director of Innovative Technologies

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