Clean Energy Economy MN (CEEM)

Clean Energy Economy MN (CEEM) was thrilled to join members, Ever-Green Energy and Ziegler Caterpillar as they piloted a green hydrogen powered Caterpillar Inc. CHP genset last week delivering renewable power, heating, and cooling for downtown City of Saint Paul. This innovative demonstration project is a collaboration between their organizations and Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy | U.S. Department of Energy and National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Project details: https://lnkd.in/gHZQV3wy #energy #innovation #decarbonization

🌞 Ever wondered how solar panels and livestock can work together? These two University of Minnesota Morris webinars dive into solar grazing's latest info. April 29 | Cattle solar grazing research: https://lnkd.in/gpGerhfn May 20 | Sheep solar grazing producer panel: https://lnkd.in/gZQGShtY

American sustainable energy technologies are ready to meet increasing energy demand. This week, BCSE was thrilled to share this headline with Congressional staff during a Capitol Hill briefing organized by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI). BCSE was joined by industry panelists to share the findings of the #SustainableEnergy in America #2025Factbook, released in February in partnership with BloombergNEF. The Factbook reveals that U.S. power generation reached its highest volume in two decades in 2024, driven by growth in renewable energy technologies and by stable natural gas generation capacity. These energy growth sectors face favorable market conditions as the United States eyes rising energy demand. Special thanks to our industry speakers: - Derrick Flakoll, Senior Policy Associate, North America, BloombergNEF - Diana Godlevskaya, Deputy Director, Federal Affairs, American Clean Power Association (ACP) - Charles Hernick, Head of U.S. Environmental Policy, Amazon - James Manser, Vice President, Global Government Relations, Johnson Controls - Jack T., Head of Energy Policy, Net Power - Michael Yancey, Director of Congressional Policy, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) #GetTheFacts by downloading the Factbook today at bcse.org/factbook.

April 17: Join Clean Energy Economy MN (CEEM) & Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) for this year's launch of the Minnesota Energy Factsheet! This free, in-person and virtual event is taking place at Amherst H. Wilder Foundation and will highlight the most recent market data and trends shaping the state's energy transition. Expert speakers and panelists include: Lisa Jacobson (BCSE), Cathy Liebowitz (CEEM), Erin Heitkamp (Gevo, Inc.), Liz Lachowitzer (Mortenson), & Becky Wacker (Trane Technologies). Hope to see you there! #GetTheFacts #Energy #Innovation https://lnkd.in/g5xciaCv

What does the data reveal about Minnesota’s progress toward a cleaner energy economy — and how does it compare to the national trends? Join us on April 17 to hear local experts break it down and share what they’re seeing on the ground. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gqaPbi5B

Flow Environmental Systems' Sean Jarvie testified yesterday with our own Gregg Mast in support of the bipartisan bill to expand the already successful Minnesota Energy Alley initiative. A special thank you to Sen. Tou Xiong for authoring this legislation and to the 16 organizations who submitted letters of support. Region Nine Development Commission | Region Five Development Commission | Northspan Group, Inc. | Natural Resources Research Institute at University of Minnesota | Itasca Economic Development Corporation | Minnesota Conservative Energy Forum | Grid Catalyst | Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation | Great Plains Institute | Ceres, Inc. | Fresh Energy | Center for Rural Affairs | Center for Energy and Environment | BlueGreen Alliance | APEX, Area Partnership for Economic Expansion

Clean energy is revitalizing American manufacturing. Since 2022, the clean energy industry has announced: ✅ 186 new manufacturing projects ✅ 105k+ manufacturing jobs ✅ $550 BILLION in planned and realized investments Learn how the clean energy industry is powering an American manufacturing renaissance with our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/gGSWmJdY

Today, CEEM Executive Director Gregg Mast testified before the Senate Energy Committee in support of SF 761, a bipartisan bill to expand the successful Minnesota Energy Alley initiative. This innovative public-private partnership is already showing results. Of the $3M appropriated in 2023, just $1M has helped leverage more than $11M in additional public and private investment, accelerating the commercialization of breakthrough technologies and positioning Minnesota as a global leader in energy innovation. This initiative demonstrates that Minnesota understands how to overcome the “valley of death” — the critical gap where early-stage energy technologies too often stall. By supporting demonstration projects and pairing startups with trusted local partners, Minnesota Energy Alley de-risks innovation and builds the confidence needed to bring new technologies to market.

Renewable energy is affordable, reliable, and the quickest to deploy; therefore, it remains the clear choice to meet continued high electricity demand. ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Federal incentives are doing what they were designed to do — drive investment and deployment. Read more from Construction Dive's Diana DiGangi: https://lnkd.in/ggpvkSni

Public-private partnerships and leadership are two key reasons Minnesota is becoming a global hub for energy innovation. We recently announced the five energy startups developing pilots with Minnesota partners through our Demonstration Cohort, which was made possible by the Minnesota Energy Alley initiative. We are grateful to Governor Walz and his administration for their leadership and vision, as he shared in our announcement. “Minnesota has been and will continue to be a leader in clean energy,” said Governor Walz. “I’m grateful‬ for the collaboration happening to support small businesses, attract millions in new investment, and promote‬ union job growth across the state. These innovative startups are critical to growing Minnesota’s economy‬ and keeping us on top of energy innovation.”‬ In just the first 15 months of the MN Energy Alley initiative, we have helped over 20 startups, launched 10 pilot projects, and leveraged the first $1 million invested in the program to secure over $11 million in follow-on funding for cohort members. This means significant returns and opportunities for Minnesota communities. The traction we have gained in this program is made possible through public-private partnerships, including Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Flanagan, the Minnesota legislature, the Minnesota Department of Commerce and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Clean Energy Economy MN (CEEM) Minnesota, and our Innovators Network. #AccelerateNorth #MNEnergyAlley #energy #innovation #Minnesota