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CEE awarded four new CARD projects

CEE’s new projects vary in timeline and scope, but all of them revolve around innovative energy efficiency measures and technologies.

Jun 21, 2019 | News

Xcel Energy agreement revolutionizes energy efficiency in resource planning

Xcel Energy’s recent commitment to retire all coal in the Upper Midwest by 2030 is equally important for the utility’s commitments on energy efficiency.

Jun 10, 2019 | Blog

Air Source Heat Pump Research

We’ve collected our past and ongoing market research and field study projects on heat pump technology.

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CEE offers passive building certification to MN builders

CEE now offers cerification and verification services for passive building, a set of rigorous voluntary standards that yield a house that uses as little energy as possible.

Jul 23, 2019 | Blog

New website helps residents take charge of home energy use

CEE staff launched a new website packed with resources and information to help residents save money and energy at home.

Jun 28, 2019 | Blog

Field Notes Summer 2019

Researchers have made progress selecting field sites, installing equipment, and performing air tightness tests on various projects around energy efficiency.

Jun 17, 2019 | Blog