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REPORT: Minnesota clean energy jobs grew 3.4% in 2022, now home to nearly 60,000 workers

September 19, 2023

Clean energy businesses in Minnesota added more than 1,900 workers in 2022, now employing 59,708 Minnesotans. That’s according to a new analysis of employment data released today by the national, nonpartisan business group E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs), Evergreen Climate Innovations and Clean Energy Economy MN (CEEM).

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Senator Frentz receives Clean Energy Legislative Champion Award

August 23, 2023

Clean Energy Economy MN (CEEM) presented its 2023 Clean Energy Legislative Champion Award to Senator Nick Frentz (DFL- North Mankato) on Wednesday, August 23 for his outstanding leadership during the 2023 session.

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Visionary energy leader elected as new CEEM Board of Directors' chair

August 1, 2023

Clean Energy Economy MN (CEEM) is proud to announce the election of two established clean energy champions as the next phase of board leadership for the organization: Holly Lahd, Energy Strategy Manager at Meta as Board Chair Tena Monson, Senior Director of Development Operations at National Grid Renewables as Board Vice Chair.

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CEEM celebrates monumental investments in Minnesota’s clean energy future

May 24, 2023

The 2023 legislative session unleashed a wave of investments and modernized policy, bringing with it an exciting era for Minnesota’s energy efficiency and clean energy sectors. Specifically, the Environment and Energy Omnibus bill will help catapult the industry into a new gear to fulfill the 100% Clean Energy by 2040 law that was signed earlier this session.

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New data shows Minnesota’s clean energy transition is locked in

April 26, 2023

Minnesota has once again proven itself a leader in the clean energy transition, with a new report showing that zero-carbon power generated a staggering 55% of the state’s electricity in 2022. This marks the third consecutive year that zero-carbon power has remained the majority of Minnesota’s electricity, surpassing the national share by an impressive 14%.

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Governor Walz declares March 9 as ‘Clean Energy Business Day’

March 9, 2023

As Minnesota and the country declare their intentions for a clean energy future, Governor Tim Walz highlighted the significance of Minnesota’s clean energy business community and its many contributions to the state’s economy. Today, he delivered a proclamation that declares March 9, 2023 as Clean Energy Business Day in the state of Minnesota.

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CEEM celebrates 100% clean energy by 2040 bill passage

February 3, 2023

Clean Energy Economy MN (CEEM) is celebrating the Senate passage of the 100% clean energy by 2040 bill, legislation that requires all utilities in Minnesota to operate on 100% carbon-free energy by the year 2040. Since its first introduction in 2019, CEEM has brought the business voice to the conversation around how this bill will move Minnesota to a clean energy future.

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CEEM announces promotions of Amelia Cerling Hennes and Tiffanie Connelly in new reorganization

February 1, 2023

Clean Energy Economy MN (CEEM) is announcing two exciting promotions as part of its 2023 reorganization and growth plan.

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CEEM announces Clean Energy Legislative Champion Award to Representative Patty Acomb

December 9, 2022

Clean Energy Economy MN (CEEM) presented its 2022 Clean Energy Legislative Champion Award to Representative Patty Acomb (DFL-Minnetonka) on Friday for her chief authorship of HF 3320, a refundable clean energy tax credit bill during the 2022 legislative session and her leadership of the Minnesota House Climate Action Caucus.

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