"Even without federal subsidies, solar and backup batteries increasingly make financial sense for utility customers, said Michael Allen, cofounder and CEO of All Energy Solar." Minnesotans are embracing the future of energy because it makes sense. minnesotareformer.com/2025/07/28/min…

Excellent op-ed by Minnesota Conservative Energy Forum (MnCEF) Exec. Dir. Rachel Stuckey on federal reconciliation budget bill | Energy policy should empower consumers — not pick winners minnpost.com/community-voic… via MinnPost

Wind and solar projects bring billions to rural communities, helping farmers stay on their land and funding local services. From local jobs to tax revenue, clean energy helps communities increase resiliency by diversifying their economies. theconversation.com/how-wind-and-s…

The CEEM team is headed to FarmFest in Redwood County next week. We're looking forward to energizing talks on clean energy, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), and more. Experienced forums leader Kent Thiesse shared with The Journal that key forum topics will include renewable

Excellent Finance and Commerce story by Frank Jossi detailing key timelines for expiring federal clean energy incentives. Insights from George Clean Energy Resource Teams - CERTs ⚡️Logan O'Grady Avisen Legal. Sustainable: Deadlines loom for clean energy tax credits CEEM MnSEIA ☀️ 🔋 finance-commerce.com/2025/08/sustai…

FarmFest time again. First couple panel on how AI is shaping the future of Agriculture and a bipartisan group from MN Congressional Delegation discusses the future of ag policy. Brad Finstad Angie Craig Michelle Fischbach Pete Stauber

✈️ Minnesota is home to biofuel collaboration and innovation, leading the sustainable aviation fuel charge. With GREATER MSP’s SAF hub, Delta as a national leader, and all major airlines setting decarbonization goals, the future of flight is growing from the ground up. 🌱🌱🌱

Today at FarmFest, Brian Werner (BWerner) from CEEM member Minnesota Bio-Fuels shared insights on the future of biofuels and the role they play in powering rural Minnesota. Strong state and federal policies will be key to unlocking the vast potential of biofuels in our state.

“We still need to add electricity in this state, and wind and solar are still the cheapest way to do it,” - MN Dept. of Commerce Deputy Cmsr. Pete Wyckoff. minnesotareformer.com/2025/08/07/sta… via Minnesota Reformer CEEM

From Como Zoo to housing projects, Minnesota is turning to geothermal technologies to cut costs and reduce carbon emissions. The great work from Ever-Green Energy, Saint Paul Port Authority, and other partners shows how neighborhood-scale clean heat can power the future. yahoo.com/news/articles/…

Federal changes are reshaping clean energy tax credits, with major impacts for Minnesota businesses. In our latest blog, Helen Grote unpacks CEEM's latest webinar, outlining the key repeals, new sourcing rules, and where opportunities remain. Read more 👇 cleanenergyeconomymn.org/blog/tax-credi…

Last week, CEEM visited the University of Minnesota for its Sustainability Corps Closing Celebration. We were glad to see so many partners and members, and we celebrated our summer intern Helen, who worked with CEEM through this program.

Minnesota is shaping the future of transportation, and you can help! Join the Electricity as Vehicle Fuel Working Group to help guide EV integration across the state. Learn more and apply at tinyurl.com/39ux5m7e

Energy storage has bipartisan momentum as a carbon-free solution to strengthen America’s grid. The MN_PUC's approval of the Snowshoe Energy Storage Project marks a major step toward reliable, around-the-clock power. startribune.com/largest-energy…

The $5B federal EV charging program is back on track after months of delays. States can reapply for funding to expand charging networks, a critical step for drivers and rural communities. canarymedia.com/articles/ev-ch…

What could your community do with $5,000 for a clean energy project? 🌱 The Clean Energy Resource Teams - CERTs Seed Grants fund local projects in energy efficiency, renewables, EVs, and storage. Applications are open now through Oct. 1. Learn more ⤵️ cleanenergyresourceteams.org/seedgrants

.CEEM is thrilled to be a supporting organization for this year’s North American SAF Conference & Expo produced by BBI International! This year’s event takes place in Minneapolis Sep. 22-24. Early bird registration ends Aug. 27. Hope to see you there! 🛫 🌱 🌎

Clean energy developers are invited to respond to a Request for Information on how projects are adapting to changing deadlines and requirements for federal tax credits.

Building a strong clean energy workforce starts with training opportunities. “Energy efficiency, including HVAC jobs, are one of our best bets for meeting Minnesota’s efficiency and energy reduction goals,” said CEEM’s Cathy Liebowitz. Read more ⬇️ sahanjournal.com/climate-enviro…