The Department of Commerce Minnesota Division of Energy Resources received a $8,500,000 Project Grant on January 1, 2025 from the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/Assistance program (CFDA 81.117). The objective of the grant is to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions in large public, commercial, and multifamily buildings in Minnesota through the development and implementation of building performance standards aligned with the state's 2050 net zero emissions goal. Key project goals include designing an equitable building performance standards policy, providing technical and financial resources to building owners, creating accessible compliance processes, and leveraging building codes to drive initial efficiency and decarbonization strategies. As part of this effort, the Division of Energy Resources will sub-award portions of the grant to local organizations for direct program implementation to ensure comprehensive coverage of energy assistance and efficiency services throughout Minnesota.
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