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CEE joins dozens of other partners in support of the Native-led Upper Midwest Inter-Tribal Electronic Vehicle (EV) Charging Community Network. 

CEE researchers will be providing technical analysis and support for a newly funded Native Sun Tribal Upper Midwest Inter-Tribal EV Charging Community Network project. CEE will lead the project’s analysis of PEV use and quantify emissions reductions and total cost of operation calculations.

The ASHP Collaborative, a partnership between CEE and several Minnesota utilities, has launched a Preferred Contractor Network to help contractors demonstrate their expertise and commitment to quality heat pump installations.

This Hometown Source article highlights the great deals St. Louis Park residents can get on a Home Energy Squad visit for a limited time. 

As mentioned in this WCCO TV news story, homeowners can get ready for winter with a Home Energy Squad visit. Visits are currently free for many Minneapolis residents, with similar discounts running in a variety of Minnesota cities.

The Kalamazoo Energy Collaborative aims to encourage large building owners in the city to reduce building energy usage. CEE coordinates this exciting new benchmarking program in a collaboration between Consumers Energy and the city of Kalamazoo. 

CEE President Chris Duffrin will join ACEEE's National Conference on Energy Efficiency as a Resource (EER) as a panel speaker, offering insight and perspectives on scaling energy efficiency equitably and rapidly. This blog offers some excerpts from a conversation on the full potential of energy efficiency. 

The Metropolitan Council is creating an internal, agency-wide Climate Action and Resilience Plan. The plan will unify efforts across all Met Council divisions to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to climate impacts, and help us build resilience to potential changes. Buro Happold has been selected as the primary consultant for the project and has partnered with CEE, Hazen, SRF Consulting, and Young Environmental as part of the project team. 

For a limited time, the City of Minneapolis is offering free Home Energy Squad visits for residents – including renters – living in one-four unit homes.

CEE's Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, Mike Bull, is joining the Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) after developing, evaluating, and communicating effective clean energy policies with CEE for over 8 years.