About Center for Energy and Environment (CEE)
At the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE), we help homes, businesses, and communities become smarter, more efficient, and sustainable. Our mission is to deliver effective energy solutions that strengthen the economy and protect the environment. With expertise in engineering, research, and finance, we design programs tailored to each partner’s needs. We collaborate closely with utilities, cities, nonprofits, and businesses to drive real impact. Our goal is to have a more equitable, energy-efficient future for everyone.
Our great culture has resulted in being named one of Minnesota's Top 200 Workplaces.
Top Workplace awards are based solely on confidential employee feedback analyzed by an independent firm. In 2026, CEE ranked 13th among midsized companies in Minnesota, its highest placement so far on the annual list.
In nearly all measures, CEE’s positive staff responses outpaced national nonprofit benchmarks, often by more than 10%. Among the most striking findings, 95% of staff surveyed would “highly recommend” working at CEE.
Our Mission & Values
We stand for genuine relationships, intersecting skills, and earned expertise.
From independent technical research to program development and implementation, community engagement, policy advocacy, and project financing, our full range of expertise and deep experience is largely unique nationwide. Our people and our nonprofit mission make it possible.
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We strive to create an inclusive environment where all voices are heard, and our programs benefit diverse communities.
CEE engages in policy advocacy and research to promote energy efficiency and sustainable practices at local and national levels.
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Board of Directors
Individual board members strengthen CEE through deep expertise in organizational management and development, financial stewardship, legal compliance, and more. Meet the leaders guiding CEE’s mission and ensuring our programs meet the highest standards of governance and impact.