Press Releases

Oshkiimaajitahdah home to one of the largest solar projects in Northern Minnesota

Red Lake, MN – October 6, 2020 – One of Northern Minnesota’s largest solar projects continues this fall with the second of twelve planned commercial-scale installations. 

In February of 2016, Red Lake Tribal leaders announced plans to begin a solar project capable of powering every casino and government building, in addition to the Red Lake Nation College campus....

MINNEAPOLIS, MINN – Clean Energy Economy MN (CEEM) released the following statement after the Minnesota Senate voted today to reject the confirmation of Steve Kelley, Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC).

"As our state continues its transition to cleaner and more sustainable forms of energy, it is imperative – especially during this unprecedented pandemic -- that our leaders put Minnesota in a position to maximize job creation and grow our economy...

More action is needed to assist struggling clean energy industry 

MINNEAPOLIS, MINN – Facing a projected $2.4 billion budget deficit and the wild card of a pandemic, the 2020 Minnesota Legislative Session wrapped up with at least one success for the state’s clean energy industry. The Solar*Rewards program received a $15 million boost spread out over two years from the Renewable Development Account (*pending the signature of the bill from...

Clean energy industry shows up in big numbers at State Capitol

ST. PAUL, MINN. – As the clean energy transition accelerates across the country, Governor Tim Walz highlighted the significance of Minnesota’s clean energy business community and its many contributions to the state. Today he delivered a proclamation that declares March 4, 2020 as Clean Energy Business Day in the state of Minnesota. 

The proclamation coincides with the fourth annual Clean Energy...

Board members bring decades of clean energy industry experience

MINNEAPOLIS, MINN – Clean Energy Economy MN (CEEM) welcomes three new board members to its ranks who possess more than 60 years of combined industry experience. The newly appointed board members represent some of the leading clean energy employers in Minnesota: Jamie Borell, CEO of IPS Solar, Amy Dorsett, a part of Trane’s Executive Leadership, and Dr. Tariq Samad, Honeywell/W.R. Sweatt Chair at the...

CEEM recognizes Rep. Long for his significant clean energy leadership

MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – Clean Energy Economy MN (CEEM) presented its 2019 Clean Energy Legislative Champion Award to Representative Jamie Long (DFL-Minneapolis) Monday evening at the PACE Loan Group offices in downtown Minneapolis.

Rep. Long showed exemplary leadership on all things relating to clean energy during the 2019 Minnesota legislature. In addition to leading the...

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Clean Energy Economy MN (CEEM) applauds the Walz-Flanagan administration and the bipartisan work of the Minnesota Legislative Energy Committees this session for passage of S.F. 2 - the Omnibus Jobs, Economic Development, Commerce, and Energy bill. Governor Walz signed the bill into law on May 31, which included two key policy provisions that CEEM prioritized and worked on throughout the legislative session. While the lack of passage of several bold and important clean...

Cleaner generation sources bring Minnesota’s carbon emissions down 34% since 2005

ST. PAUL, MINN. – The rapid cost declines for renewable energy have enabled the industry to deliver the lowest cost electricity options in Minnesota according to the 2019 Minnesota State Energy Factsheet, released today. The findings, which show that renewables are the second largest source of electricity generation in Minnesota for the second year in a row, come at a time when...

Clean energy businesses share job creation stories with legislators

ST. PAUL, MINN. – In recognition of the positive economic impact clean energy businesses are making across the state, Governor Tim Walz delivered a proclamation that declares today, February 13, 2019 as Clean Energy Business Day in the state of Minnesota. The proclamation coincides with Clean Energy Business Day at the Capitol – an advocacy day for clean energy business owners, workers...