Advancing Clean Energy Economy in Minnesota

Evolving Commercial PACE Programs are enhancing Minnesota's clean energy business ecosystem. Clean Energy Economy MN (CEEM) focuses on promoting energy efficiency and clean energy to drive innovation and market expansion. Policy discussions highlight opportunities for businesses to access clean energy options and overcome market barriers. The sector is creating jobs with over 59,000 Minnesotans working in clean energy, showcasing growth potential and the importance of small businesses. Contact Benjamin Stafford, Director of Policy & Public Affairs at CEEM, for more information.

• Clean Energy
• Minnesota
• Commercial PACE
• Energy Jobs
• Policy

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1. Evolving Commercial PACE Programs Clean Energy Economy Minnesota House Energy & Climate Finance and Policy Division February 21, 2019 1

2. Clean Energy Economy MN (CEEM) What we re about CEEM is an industry-led nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening Minnesota s clean energy business ecosystem. Our mission Provide educational leadership, collaboration, and policy analysis that accelerates clean energy market growth and smart energy policies. We promote the business case for energy efficiency and clean energy to drive innovation and expand markets. 2

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4. Policy Discussion What opportunities does Commercial PACE provide? H.F. No. 1360: Responds to increasing business demand for access to clean energy options Recognizes program successes Recognizes and adjusts market barriers for commercial financing of clean energy Leverages common practices for assessing value of property already in use 4

5. Clean Energy Jobs in Minnesota Clean Energy Jobs in Minnesota 59,000+ Minnesotans work in clean energy Clean energy jobs grew 2x faster than overall job growth in 2017 40% of clean energy jobs are in Greater MN Small businesses drive the clean energy sector Source: Clean Jobs Midwest, 2018 5

6. Contact Information Benjamin Stafford, Director of Policy & Public Affairs Clean Energy Economy MN bstafford@cleanenergyeconomymn.org 6