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We provide practical energy solutions for homes, businesses, and communities.

Free Smart Thermostats

Cut energy costs and earn annual bill credits by installing free smart thermostats at your small business. Sponsored by Xcel Energy.

Minneapolis Energy Disclosure Website

Homeowners can search their home's energy score, access resources, and take steps to upgrade their homes.

Lighting Rebates Save Over a Half-Billion Dollars for Small MN Businesses

The significant savings One-Stop Efficiency Shop^® has generated for businesses and ratepayers confirms that the programs full-service design for implementing energy savings in the small business sector has been a successful approach.

Jul 27, 2017 | News

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Winter Is Coming: How to make your utility bills chill out

CEE offers tips and trick for saving energy this winter.

Oct 23, 2020 | Blog

Electrification, Energy Efficiency, and Peak Demand

This post explores some of the key takeaways of our research looking at cold-climate heat pump performance across a typical Minnesota heating and cooling season.

Oct 16, 2020 | Blog