CEEM celebrates five years of bringing the business voice of clean energy to decision makers at all levels of government. CEEM’s Executive Director and staff, board members and business members share what makes CEEM unique, why their work matters and puts into context the value of their work in Minnesota’s clean energy ecosystem.
CEEM celebrates 5 years
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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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Join our coalition of 40+ energy efficiency and clean energy businesses representing Fortune 100 and 500 companies, right alongside innovative new startups.
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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
In-person Event
2023 Legislative Preview & Member Meeting
December 9, 2022
December 9 | McNamara Alumni Center, Heritage Gallery (200 SE Oak St, Minneapolis, MN 55455) 8:30-9:15 am: CEEM Member Meeting Join our member meeting for breakfast and to hear about…
In-person Event
Clean Energy Business Day 2023
March 9, 2023
Mark your calendars for March 9 – for the 7`th Clean Energy Business Day at the Capitol! Network with business leaders and industry experts Share your business story with policymakers…
Latest News
Sen. Tina Smith discusses Inflation Reduction Act in Fridley
November 22, 2022
Sen. Tina Smith made her way up to Fridley on Monday, Nov. 11, to hold a roundtable discussion at Cummins’s electrolyzer production plant in Fridley. She met with local clean…
Grid Catalyst Evolves Into Next Chapter – Transitions Partnership With Clean Energy Economy Minnesota
November 15, 2022
The following blog is a guest post by Nina Axelson, founder of Grid Catalyst. “Our partnership with CEEM has been an integral part of our launch and initial success as…
November 2022
November 10, 2022
We are optimistic an aggressive push for policies that support energy efficiency and clean energy in Minnesota will have the support to become a reality. This week’s election significantly changes…