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A Finnish delegation visited Minnesota to discuss business’ role in achieving clean energy economies.

The Center for Microgrid Research at the University of Saint Thomas provides students and clean energy industry leaders with unique opportunities to participate in cutting-edge research and the development of state-of-the-art microgrid technologies.

Hi! My name is Katie and I’m super excited to work with CEEM this summer. For the past year I’ve been working in political organizing. Before that, I obtained a degree in Global Studies with a concentration in political economy and environmental change from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Clean energy industry experts gathered to discuss the new 2023 Minnesota Energy Factsheet. Highlights of their discussion included Minnesota’s leadership in clean energy, new investments in the industry and ways Minnesota can advance more quickly towards clean energy goals.

The 2023 Minnesota Energy Factsheet shows that the state is making strides on its way toward a clean energy economy, with 55% of the state’s energy coming from zero-carbon sources and power sector carbon emissions dropping 7% last year and nearly 35% in the last decade.

Investment in clean energy generation and technologies shattered records in 2022, even as supply chain disruptions, an international energy crisis, and rising interest rates elevated prices for key energy commodities.

To meet the moment the state is in, Minnesota needs a network to support and cultivate new energy technologies. Minnesota Energy Alley will provide critical connections and training for entrepreneurs and energy innovators paired with seed funding to commercialize new energy technologies faster.

Clean Energy Business Day at the Capitol is an education and advocacy day for individuals and organizations working in the state’s energy efficiency and clean energy industry.

Clean Energy Economy Minnesota (CEEM) is seeking an intern to assist with growing our organization’s communication work across multiple channels and our engagement with the clean energy business community statewide.