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Clean energy businesses in Minnesota added more than 2,600 workers in 2021, now employing 57,931 Minnesotans across the state. That’s according to a new analysis of employment data released today by the national, nonpartisan business group E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs), and nonprofits Evergreen Climate Innovations and Clean Energy Economy MN (CEEM). The report comes after Congress and the Biden administration passed the largest investment in climate and clean energy in history which is set to boost clean energy jobs and businesses across the state and nation.

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 certificate program during the pandemic.

80% of Minnesota voters support an “all of the above” energy strategy focused on lowering dependence on fossil fuels

On Tuesday this week President Biden signed into the law the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. This bill is the result of years of work by clean energy businesses, advocates, nonprofits, and government agencies to pass legislation that is expected to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030.

Today the United States House of Representatives passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 – sending the bill to President Biden’s desk for signing. The bill includes $370 billion for significant investments in clean energy technologies that are also slated to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030.

Today the United States Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 – including $370 billion for significant investments in clean energy technologies.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINN – The 2022 Omnibus Jobs, Commerce, and Energy bill is officially dead. Governor Walz and legislative leaders announced yesterday that negotiations had not produced a compromise for a special session. That means the following policy and funding priorities which Clean Energy Economy MN (CEEM) helped shepherd into the bipartisan bill will not be […]

The 2022 Minnesota Energy Factsheet, which tracks clean energy trends in the state through year end 2021, was released today by Clean Energy Economy Minnesota (CEEM) and the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE). The Factsheet demonstrates how clean energy industries continue to lead the energy transition in the state in 2021, despite major obstacles.

“We are thrilled to welcome Becky to our Board of Directors. She is a seasoned leader who will contribute valuable guidance and insights to accelerate the market for clean energy solutions here in Minnesota and beyond. Her knowledge and strategic approach will be tremendous assets in helping advance the organization’s mission,” said Gregg Mast, Executive Director of CEEM.