- We deliver the business voice of clean energy to Minnesota decision makers.
- We are a trustworthy source of data-driven reporting about Minnesota’s clean energy marketplace.
- We offer timely, accurate and informative education to amplify the growth of Minnesota’s clean energy economy.
- We use an industry-led strategy to be the go-to source for clean energy business representation across Minnesota.
Who we are
At Clean Energy Economy MN (CEEM), we provide the business voice for energy efficiency and clean energy in Minnesota. As an industry-led, nonprofit organization we promote the business case for energy efficiency and clean energy to drive innovation and expand market opportunities.
We are proud to call more than 40 businesses as members, ranging from start-up businesses to Fortune 100 and 500 corporations that employ thousands of Minnesotans across the state.
At CEEM, we work between the political aisle to foster partnerships among the private, public, and academic sectors to craft smart policies and build a clean energy future for all Minnesotans.
We believe that by proactively sharing information with the public and policymakers there will be an enhanced understanding of the vital economic contributions being made by our energy efficiency and clean energy industry in Minnesota.

Brand values
Meet our team
The CEEM team focuses on sharing stories and connecting the needs of energy efficiency and clean energy businesses with decision makers at all levels of government.






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Board of directors
CEEM’s Board of Directors represents Minnesota’s diverse energy efficiency and clean energy business community.
Nina Axelson
Grid Catalyst
Jamie Borell
IPS Solar
Dr. Tushar Ganpulé
Syflex Group, LLC
Bradley Heitland
Mortenson
Holly Lahd
Meta
Tena Monson
National Grid Renewables
Martin Morud
TruNorth Solar
Dan O’Neill
Northland Securities (Retired)
Steve Polski
PermanentFarming, LLC
Dr. Tariq Samad
Honeywell/W.R. Sweatt Chair at the Technological Leadership Institute at the University of Minnesota
Becky Wacker
Trane, Inc.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
Better. Together.
Building a clean energy future takes all of us.
At CEEM, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to delivering a clean energy economy that works for – and with – everyone. We create opportunities, programs, and policies that embrace different ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives. We take a welcoming and people-centered approach. We know that to advance our mission we must achieve results that strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are all in.
Learn about us
At CEEM, we are a group of highly skilled individuals with a shared passion — using the power of economics and storytelling to help educate Minnesotans about the benefits of building clean, reliable and affordable clean energy.
What we do
CEEM develops and supports public policies that promote the growth of clean energy jobs and the economic opportunities provided by clean, affordable and reliable energy.
Learn moreOur history
CEEM was founded in 2016 by business leaders in the state’s clean energy industry to fill a gap in the energy efficiency and clean energy policy space.
Learn our historyLatest News
March 2023 Legislative Update
Bills continue to fly through the legislative process and committees now have budget targets to begin putting together their omnibus proposals. Federal matching funds passed the House Floor on Thursday…
Minnesota agency retools to ‘meet the moment’ on climate, clean energy
The Minnesota Department of Commerce recently announced several new hires and changes designed to help the state capture federal clean energy funding under the Inflation Reduction Act and 2021 infrastructure…
March 2023
CEEM was thrilled to testify alongside authors Sen. Tou Xiong and Rep. Larry Kraft in support of SF2249/HF2524 as amended, which will support the formalization of Minnesota Energy Alley.