Upcoming Events

ETA Forum: Affordability, Flexibility, and Decarbonization Through Dual Fuel Technologies

Oct 7, 2026
Cowles Auditorium, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota 301 19th Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN, 55455

Join Minnesota’s Efficient Technology Accelerator (ETA) for the second annual Forum, exploring this year's theme: Affordability, Flexibility, and Decarbonization Through Dual Fuel Technologies. As energy demand and efficiency goals evolve, discover how dual fuel and flexible technologies can unlock system-wide benefits and new opportunities across Minnesota. Hear from leading experts, connect with peers, and explore innovative strategies and real-world solutions shaping the future of energy. Register now.

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The Latest News

Stumbling toward clean energy (Agate Magazine)

Mar 6, 2026
CEE’s Angela Peterson and Maggie Pears spoke with Agate about shifting to state funding to continue strengthening energy codes and researching how new standards can be implemented in the market. CEE is also advancing the adoption of air-source heat pumps through contractor outreach, rebate coordination with utilities, and a cooperative advertising program through its Efficient Technology Accelerator. Photo credit: Super Panel
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Indiana's home energy rebate program is off to a slow start, but ahead of other states (WNIN)

Dec 16, 2025
Since launching in May, Indiana’s IRA-funded home energy rebate program has received about 1,400 applications. Emily McPherson, CEE’s Director of Market Transformation Deployment, which implements Minnesota’s Efficient Technology Accelerator, says these programs take time to scale as contractors and homeowners become familiar with new technologies like heat pumps.
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Report: MN heat pump market reflects high customer satisfaction & contractor expertise

Sep 24, 2025
Minnesota’s Efficient Technology Accelerator (ETA) has released a comprehensive report on homeowner and HVAC contractors’ perceptions of the state’s growing air source heat pump market.
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ETA Q1 2025 Report

Jun 18, 2025
2025 is off to a great start for Minnesota’s Efficient Technology Accelerator (ETA). In the first few months of the year, the team made big strides — launching new efforts, strengthening connections, and setting the stage for what’s shaping up to be an exciting year. Take a look at what we’ve been up to in Q1.
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Accelerator promotes energy tech adoption (Finance & Commerce)

Jun 2, 2025
New technologies to reduce carbon emissions and improve efficiency require buy-in from contractors and clients to achieve long-term success. In 2021, the Minnesota Legislature authorized the Commerce Department to establish Minnesota's Efficient Technology Accelerator, funded by the state’s investor-owned utilities. Commerce developed a partnership with the Center for Energy and Environment to drive greater market deployment of specific technologies.
Contractors and others in the construction and energy fields attend a recent forum sponsored by the Efficient Technology Accelerator

ETA 2024 Annual Report

Mar 31, 2025
In 2024, Minnesota’s Efficient Technology Accelerator (ETA) laid the groundwork for market transformation efforts that will accelerate the deployment of emerging, energy efficient technologies in the state. In our first annual report, we highlight key programmatic accomplishments in line with our program theories of market change and the barriers and opportunities identified during extensive market research conducted in the first year.
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ETA Q4 2024 Report

Mar 20, 2025
The ETA team has continued to make inroads as we work to accelerate adoption of residential air source heat pumps (ASHPs), High-Performance Windows, commercial Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLCs), and High-Performance Rooftop Units. Read more on the newly-published ETA Q3 2024 Report.
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ETA Q3 2024 Report

Dec 5, 2024
The ETA team has continued to make inroads as we work to accelerate adoption of residential air source heat pumps (ASHPs), High-Performance Windows, commercial Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLCs), and High-Performance Rooftop Units. Read more on the newly-published ETA Q3 2024 Report.
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ETA Q2 2024 Report

Sep 9, 2024
We are over halfway through our first year of active market deployment for our Efficient Technology Accelerator (ETA) program. Please read our ETA Q2 2024 Report for full details of our progress and a look ahead of what's coming up next for Minnesota's ETA.
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ETA Q1 2024 Report

May 29, 2024
Minnesota's ETA has progressed significantly since 2023, with the establishment of the Minnesota Air Source Heat Pump Collaborative as the main highlight. Please read our ETA Q1 2024 Report for full details of our progress and a look ahead of what's coming up next for Minnesota's ETA.
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