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CEE's Rabi Vandergon and Josh Quinnell are featured in this article by Yale Climate Connections that highlights the viability of heat pumps in cold climates and what you need to know about using a heat pump to cool and heat your home.

The Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law on August 16, 2022. CEE's Community Program and Policy Manager Katie Jones talks with host Mike Miller, about how this law will help you both personally and professionally. Other topic of discussions include: historic legislation designed to tackle inflation, the deficit, climate change, infrastructure, healthcare costs, escalating energy costs, and technological innovation. 

“Minnesota is, frankly, a little bit behind. But this bill puts us back on track to be competitive with other states.” CEE's president Chris Duffrin testified before special legislative committees in the MN House and MN Senate in support of a bill to (among other things) provide crucial state matches for competitive federal funding through IIJA and IRA. At stake are billions of federal dollars for clean energy, carbon reduction, job training, and energy efficiency.  

CEE's Arbor Otalora-Fadner speaks with Energy News Network regarding the importance of proper insulation and hidden costs for many homeowners that are caused by improper insulation

CEE Program Developer Molly Janis has been selected to serve on the inaugural board of directors of the Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition. The board reflects diverse expertise and geographic representation across the Midwest and a shared dedication to equitable decarbonization. 

CEE has been named as one of the 13 local organizations set to receive a total of $15,000 as grants from The Minneapolis Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund for innovative work to take action on climate change.

CEE plans to offer this grant to participants in workforce training programs to address transportation barriers and support the retention of trainees in the program.

Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) is the Minnesota statewide association representing 50 not-for-profit, member-owned rural electric cooperatives. In this podcast by MREA, join CEE's colleague and former director of legislative affairs Jamie Fitzke and others to learn how the increased use of electricity can actually reduce overall energy use, lower greenhouse gas emissions and save consumers money over time. (Jamie's section stars at 15:40 timestamp.)

In this news story by Sun Current, CEE's Grant Carlson is holding a free online information session on how installing energy-efficiency improvements could save Edina property owners up to 40% in property taxes.

CEE's Program Manager Residential Energy Efficiency Rabi Vandergon speaks with Star Tribune to explain how the volatility in natural gas prices is increasing the demands for more efficient alternatives.

CEE's Assistant Director of Research Ben Schoenbauer speaks with Wall Street Journal to to reveal all you need to know about heat pumps and if you should consider them for your next home upgrade.