Minnesota is undergoing a dramatic energy transformation. Clean energy jobs in Minnesota are growing twice as fast as overall state job growth. 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.
Minnesota’s clean energy transition opportunities
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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.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Learn moreMinnesota has the opportunity to capture billions in federal infrastructure funds which are being made available as part of the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), signed into law late in 2021. This historic funding bill provides a once-in-a-generation level of funding for energy, wastewater and clean water and transportation projects across the state.
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CEEM works with clean energy business 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.
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At CEEM, we use the power of economics and storytelling to help educate Minnesotans about the benefits of building clean, reliable and affordable clean energy.
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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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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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Success Story
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
Hybrid Event
2023 MN Energy Factsheet Hybrid Launch Event
April 26, 2023
Save the Date for the 2023 MN Energy Factsheet launch event. We will have local industry experts digging into the trends and how they will impact Minnesota’s clean energy future….
Conference
The Midwest Solar Expo
May 1, 2023 – May 3, 2023
The Midwest Solar Expo is the leading solar and clean energy conference in the region. Created to support the vibrant clean energy market of the Midwest, the annual event hosts 450+ key…
Latest News
March 2023 Legislative Update
March 24, 2023
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
March 20, 2023
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
March 15, 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.