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Statement: In pursuit of equity and justice

CEE stands with our employees, partners, and the communities we serve in support of justice and equity for all, and opposing police brutality, violence, and racial injustice in any form.

Jun 2, 2020 | News

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Costs and Emissions Calculator: Heat pumps as an alternative for Minnesotans

Summary of background information on the factors that go into thecost and carbon calculator and explores some of the key results.

Sep 4, 2020 | Blog

A good first step on data access

CEE aids recommendations to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission's motion for a statewide standard for sharing aggregated energy usage data at a whole building level.

Aug 14, 2020 | Blog

Accelerated utility investments can help aid Covid-19 economic recovery

Policy Director Mike Bull comments on the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission's motion to accelerate utility investments to help respond to the economic downturn from the Covid‐19 pandemic.

Aug 3, 2020 | Blog