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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.

Sahan Journal chronicles the journey for Sabathani Community Center's transitions to clean energy with the help of CEE's Senior Program Manager Jon Blaufuss.

CEE's Customer Engagement Manager Danielle Hauck speaks with Pauleen Le from WCCO-TV | CBS Minnesota to see how home energy audits performed by Home Energy Squad provided by Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy delivered by Center for Energy and Environment can help you reduce your heating bills and save money.

In this interview with Minnesota Spokesman Recorder, Scott Redd, the director of Sabathani Community Center, discusses his vision for the iconic 56-year-old service hub and the partnerships that support those goals, including their work with CEE.

"In Minnesota, the largest local option remains the Center for Energy and Environment, which has established partnerships with several cities and neighborhoods and last year financed $22.7 million in projects." Learn more about longtime local leader CEE's role in solar and energy efficiency financing.

A one-of-a-kind construction and research project will fill the walls of a home with hempcrete to monitor the durability and energy efficiency of the product as a residential construction material. CEE will help analyze the data collected from each home.