Upcoming Events

Lighting Control Workshop Series - Duluth (TRAINING EVENT)

Jun 10, 2025
Minnesota Power, Duluth, MN

Join the LLLC Initiative at one of three in-person workshops that explore luminaire-level lighting controls (LLLCs). LLLCs represent a modern approach to lighting efficiency by integrating sensors and individual luminaire control capabilities, making lighting systems more flexible and easier to control. Attendees will work with multiple manufacturer systems, practice using app-based tools, and explore layered control strategies. More than just technical setup, this workshop also covers:

- How to position LLLCs as a customer-focused solution
- Selling on long-term value, not just upfront costs
- Common troubleshooting tips

LLLC

Lighting Control Workshop Series - Minneapolis (TRAINING EVENT)

Jun 11, 2025
Dunwoody College of Technology, Minneapolis, MN

Join the LLLC Initiative at one of three in-person workshops that explore luminaire-level lighting controls (LLLCs). LLLCs represent a modern approach to lighting efficiency by integrating sensors and individual luminaire control capabilities, making lighting systems more flexible and easier to control. Attendees will work with multiple manufacturer systems, practice using app-based tools, and explore layered control strategies. More than just technical setup, this workshop also covers:

- How to position LLLCs as a customer-focused solution
- Selling on long-term value, not just upfront costs
- Common troubleshooting tips

LLLC

The Latest News

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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Minnesota's ETA reports on market readiness and savings calculations for efficiency advancements

Feb 19, 2024
Minnesota's Efficient Technology Accelerator has released nine foundational plans and reports that will help define and set a course for strategic efforts in coming years. The documents also provide instructive insights for a variety of energy field professionals and stakeholders across the U.S.
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