Clean energy provides affordable, reliable energy that benefits all Minnesotans. Policies at the state level can play a big role in shaping our clean energy transition. Know how ‘the candidates running to represent you feel about this topic before you cast your ballot this November.
MINNESOTA’S CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION OPPORTUNITIES
Stay in touch with our newsletterMinnesota is undergoing a dramatic energy transformation. Clean energy jobs in Minnesota are growing rapidly, we’ve become a national leader in community solar gardens and we’re ranked first in the Midwest in our state energy efficiency measures. But in order to meet state carbon emission reduction goals, the state has a lot of work to do. Luckily, clean energy businesses are prepared for the challenge. Clean Energy Economy MN (CEEM) is committed to helping double the industry workforce in Minnesota by 2030.
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CEEM works with clean energy businesses across Minnesota to bring their unique voice to our policymakers at the Minnesota Capitol. We also work to tell the stories of clean energy businesses, workers and projects and help the public understand the benefits of a clean energy economy.
Clean Energy FAQs
There are a lot of questions about Minnesota’s transition to a clean energy future. Here we answer some of the most commonly asked questions to help debunk fact from fiction.
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We work between the aisle with policymakers to advance energy efficiency and clean energy innovation that diversifies and strengthens Minnesota’s economy.
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2022 Minnesota Energy Factsheet
The Minnesota Energy Factsheet is a companion to the 2022 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook, compiled by research firm BloombergNEF for the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE).
Clean Jobs Midwest - 2021
In 2020, more than 55,300 Minnesotans worked in energy efficiency and clean energy, making the industry a major and promising part of the state’s economy. Despite the promising rebound in the second half of the year, at one point, more than 11,500 Minnesota clean energy workers had filed for unemployment. Even with setbacks, clean energy jobs rebounded quicker than the overall Minnesota workforce, according to the analysis.
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We believe it’s the people and their ideas who have built Minnesota’s clean energy sector. We highlight Minnesota clean energy businesses’ innovative ideas, groundbreaking projects, and their compelling partnerships with cities, schools, farmers and native tribes.
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Red Lake Solar Project, aspiring to energy sovereignty
May 7, 2021
RED LAKE, MN – The Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians (Red Lake Nation) is home to over 14,000 tribal members and is one of the most unique and isolated reservations in the country.
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Upcoming Events
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2022 Clean Energy Polling Data Webinar
September 30, 2022
How do Minnesota voters feel about clean energy? Get the latest polling results conducted by CEEM and MnCEF at this ask-anything webinar. Attendees will learn which energy technologies voters want…
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Energy Storage Lunch & Learn
October 4, 2022
Members only: Join us from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm at Mortenson HQ for a lunch and learn focusing on energy storage opportunities, from residential to utility-scale and in between….
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White Earth Tribal & Community College teams up with Minnesota Power to create solar workforce
September 28, 2022
To help its students tap into Minnesota’s fast-growing clean energy workforce, White Earth Tribal & Community College (WETCC), in partnership with the Rural Renewable Energy Alliance (RREAL) launched a solar training…
FAQ about clean energy in Minnesota
September 15, 2022
There are a lot of questions about Minnesota’s transition to a clean energy future. Here we answer some of the most commonly asked questions to help debunk fact from fiction.
New poll shows Minnesota voters overwhelmingly support homegrown clean energy
September 14, 2022
80% of Minnesota voters support an “all of the above” energy strategy focused on lowering dependence on fossil fuels