02014930895Fuels Monitoring Report: March 6, 2026Fuels Monitoring Report: March 6, 2026engThis week's most current completed reports117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-696930" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2026-03-06T21:01:18Z17696930https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/fuels-monitoring/2026/fmr_wkly_rpt_2026.03.06.pdf2026-03-10T20:04:23Z30895Fuels Monitoring Report: February 27, 2026engThis week's most current completed reports117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-705921" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2026-02-27T14:56:44Z17705921https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/fuels-monitoring/2026/fmr_wkly_rpt_2026.02.27.pdf2026-03-09T17:12:33Z30895Fuels Monitoring Report: February 20, 2026engThis week's most current completed reports117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-696931" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2026-02-20T16:13:07Z17696931https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/fuels-monitoring/2026/fmr_wkly_rpt_2026.02.20.pdf2026-02-26T16:25:29Z30895Fuels Monitoring Report: February 13, 2026engThis week's most current completed reports117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-681861" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2026-02-13T22:48:44Z17681861https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/fuels-monitoring/2026/fmr_wkly_rpt_2026.02.13.pdf2026-02-20T20:36:12Z30895Guideline 36 is intended to maximize energy efficiency, building performance, and control stability while enabling simple real time fault detection and diagnostics, and supporting compliance with various building codes. This CARD funded research seeks to quantify energy savings and implementation costs from deploying ASHRAE Guideline 36 in Minnesota commercial buildings, assess the nationwide market landscape for Guideline 36 adoption, and identify how Guideline 36 can inform and enhance Minnesota utilities’ ECO programs. ConservationImprovement Programenergy efficiency187281eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Guideline 36 is intended to maximize energy efficiency, building performance, and control stability while enabling simple real time fault detection and diagnostics, and supporting compliance with various building codes. This CARD funded research seeks to quantify energy savings and implementation costs from deploying ASHRAE Guideline 36 in Minnesota commercial buildings, assess the nationwide market landscape for Guideline 36 adoption, and identify how Guideline 36 can inform and enhance Minnesota utilities’ ECO programs.</p>117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-720465" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2026-01-21T17:19:23Z17720465Conservation Applied Research & Development81269673795602717607770https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/energy/cards-2/187281/187281_slipstream_ashrae_guideline36_final_report_ada.pdf2026-01-21T17:24:48Z30895Slipstream executed this CARD study to assess the potential that Refrigeration Thermal Energy storage (RTES) systems have to deliver energy savings and demand reduction in Minnesota’s refrigeration sector. Given the large number of refrigerated warehouses, industrial food processing facilities, and supermarkets in Minnesota, there is significant potential for RTES deployment. ConservationImprovement Programenergy efficiency187286eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Slipstream executed this CARD study to assess the potential that Refrigeration Thermal Energy storage (RTES) systems have to deliver energy savings and demand reduction in Minnesota’s refrigeration sector. Given the large number of refrigerated warehouses, industrial food processing facilities, and supermarkets in Minnesota, there is significant potential for RTES deployment.</p>117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-720137" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2026-01-20T17:56:34Z17720137Conservation Applied Research & Development81269673795602717607770https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/energy/cards-2/187286/slipstream_rtes_final_report_ada.pdf2026-01-20T18:05:52Z30895Industrial heat pump (IHP) development began in earnest in the 1980s, associated with uncertain gas markets, but the technology gained limited penetration in the United States industrial market due primarily to low cost-effectiveness and a lack of incentive for research and development. In recent years, the technology has become relevant to the modern economy due to greater focus on carbon reduction by way of electrification. The primary goals for this market assessment were to identify and evaluate best candidates for moderate- to high-temperature heat pump applications and determine steps needed to establish market adoption of these technologies. ConservationImprovement Programenergy efficiencyheat pump240935eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Industrial heat pump (IHP) development began in earnest in the 1980s, associated with uncertain gas markets, but the technology gained limited penetration in the United States industrial market due primarily to low cost-effectiveness and a lack of incentive for research and development. In recent years, the technology has become relevant to the modern economy due to greater focus on carbon reduction by way of electrification. The primary goals for this market assessment were to identify and evaluate best candidates for moderate- to high-temperature heat pump applications and determine steps needed to establish market adoption of these technologies.</p>117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-714966" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2025-12-02T18:23:47Z17714966Conservation Applied Research & Development81269673795602717607770https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZLBORXy5Pg2026-02-04T21:01:41Z30895Right-Sizing Water Distribution Pipes and Water Heating Systems to Save Energy and Reduce Building CostsConservationImprovement ProgramWaterWater Distribution240727eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The “Right-sizing Water Distribution Pipes and Water Heating Systems to Save Energy and Reduce Building Costs” project provided data to inform a code change proposal to adopt an alternative approach for estimating peak flow rates in new residential buildings in Minnesota using the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) Appendix M “Peak Water Demand Calculator” (also referred to as the WDC).</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><a href="https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/energy/data-reports/240727_2050_partners_card-right_sizing_dis_final_report_ada.pdf">Report (.pdf)</a></p>117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-713287" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2025-11-17T16:18:56Z17713287Conservation Applied Research & Development81269602708673795602717607764https://youtu.be/ZmmqTNvts682026-01-16T14:33:13Z30895As part of this Conservation Applied Research and Development study, Cadmus conducted economic impact and benefit/cost analyses to quantify the net economic impacts of ECO investments made from 2018 through 2023. clean energyhydrogenindustrialindustrial hydrogeneng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">As part of this Conservation Applied Research and Development study, Cadmus conducted economic impact and benefit/cost analyses to quantify the net economic impacts of ECO investments made from 2018 through 2023.</p>117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-712769" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2025-11-13T16:48:30Z1771276930876Conservation Applied Research & Development81269https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/energy-data-reports/card/260514_cadmus-econ_impact_eco_2018-2023_final_report_ada.pdf2025-11-13T16:50:43Z30895In support of the State Energy Office’s charge, this study was developed: (1) to evaluate the use potential, logistical readiness, and barriers to the adoption of clean hydrogen in potential future and current Minnesota industries, as well as (2) to provide a set of key recommendations for strategies to earn social license for new industrial hydrogen projects. clean energyhydrogenindustrialindustrial hydrogeneng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">In support of the State Energy Office’s charge, this study was developed: (1) to evaluate the use potential, logistical readiness, and barriers to the adoption of clean hydrogen in potential future and current Minnesota industries, as well as (2) to provide a set of key recommendations for strategies to earn social license for new industrial hydrogen projects.</p>117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-694120" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2025-06-18T20:53:51Z1769412030876607770https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/energy-data-reports/the-potential-for-hydrogen-to-support-low-carbon-industry-in-minnesota_5-lakes-energy_may-2025-2.pdf2025-06-18T20:55:18Z30895This CARD report includes Slipstream's market analysis and field demonstration of Cold Climate Variable Refrigerant Flow (ccVRF) systems to demonstrate the energy savings potential from this technology in the cold climate of Minnesota. Researchers quantified the ability of these to maintain comfort throughout the year and developed recommendations to overcome market adoption barriers in the state.variable refrigerant flowcold climateccVRFeng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">This CARD report includes Slipstream's market analysis and field demonstration of Cold Climate Variable Refrigerant Flow (ccVRF) systems to demonstrate the energy savings potential from this technology in the cold climate of Minnesota. Researchers quantified the ability of these to maintain comfort throughout the year and developed recommendations to overcome market adoption barriers in the state.</p>117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-665644" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2025-01-17T16:29:04Z17665644603547603544https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/energy/data-reports/CARD%20187284_ccVRF%20System%20Demonstration%20and%20Market%20Research%20Report_FINAL_ADA_SECURE.pdf2025-01-17T16:30:41Z30895This study investigated the energy savings potential of a commercially available fan controller designed to be installed in residential HVAC systems. The device lengthens the fan-off delay, or the amount of time the air handler fan continues to operate following a cooling or heating cycle. As Minnesota is in a heating-dominated climate, most of the market characterization, modeling, and field analysis focused on heating season performance, but the same analysis techniques were also applied to cooling season data. hvacair conditioningcoolingheatingengThis study investigated the energy savings potential of a commercially available fan controller designed to be installed in residential HVAC systems. The device lengthens the fan-off delay, or the amount of time the air handler fan continues to operate following a cooling or heating cycle. As Minnesota is in a heating-dominated climate, most of the market characterization, modeling, and field analysis focused on heating season performance, but the same analysis techniques were also applied to cooling season data.0<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-654972" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2024-11-21T20:51:42Z17654972Conservation Applied Research & Development81269https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/energy/data-reports/138187106_CARD_187375_AdvancedControlResidentialHeatingAirConditioningHVAC.pdf2024-11-21T20:56:32Z30895Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption is growing rapidly in Minnesota, with nearly 7 percent of all light-duty vehicles purchased in 2023 being electric. As of 2023, there were approximately 50,000 light-duty EVs registered in Minnesota, representing about 1 percent of light-duty vehicles in the state. Synapse Energy Economics, Inc. (Synapse) used an in-house model called EV-REDI to develop forecasts for EV stocks and sales in Minnesota for each year through 2030. Using possible EV adoption trajectories, Synapse estimated the energy consumption and peak demand impacts associated with EV charging. Their analysis demonstrates the benefit that managed EV charging can have on mitigating adverse impacts to the distribution system.electric vehiclesEVeng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption is growing rapidly in Minnesota, with nearly 7 percent of all light-duty vehicles purchased in 2023 being electric. As of 2023, there were approximately 50,000 light-duty EVs registered in Minnesota, representing about 1 percent of light-duty vehicles in the state. Synapse Energy Economics, Inc. (Synapse) used an in-house model called EV-REDI to develop forecasts for EV stocks and sales in Minnesota for each year through 2030. Using possible EV adoption trajectories, Synapse estimated the energy consumption and peak demand impacts associated with EV charging. Their analysis demonstrates the benefit that managed EV charging can have on mitigating adverse impacts to the distribution system.</p>117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-665641" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2024-05-16T14:48:18Z17665641603547603544https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/energy/data-reports/CARD%20240939_EV%20Adoption_Final%20Report_ADA.pdf2025-01-17T15:51:42Z30895This project sought to gather information about the most important energy efficiency options applicable to carbon dioxide (CO2) refrigeration systems in Minnesota’s grocery stores. To provide Energy Optimization and Conservation (ECO) program decision-makers with the key information needed to develop the most effective programs possible for CO2 refrigeration systems, the project team conducted a market and technology assessment, followed by field-testing at three sites and a subsequent market check-in with key contacts near the end of the study.MN Solar Pathways eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">This project sought to gather information about the most important energy efficiency options applicable to carbon dioxide (CO2) refrigeration systems in Minnesota’s grocery stores. To provide Energy Optimization and Conservation (ECO) program decision-makers with the key information needed to develop the most effective programs possible for CO2 refrigeration systems, the project team conducted a market and technology assessment, followed by field-testing at three sites and a subsequent market check-in with key contacts near the end of the study.</p>117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-623979" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2024-05-13T15:43:21Z17623979603547603544http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/energy-data-reports/card/CARD_CO2%20Refrigeration_Final%20Report_ADA_Secure.pdf2024-05-13T15:44:28Z30895Phase change materials (PCMs) passively regulate air temperature by storing and releasing thermal energy as they transition between a solid and a liquid. When used in buildings, PCMs can improve occupant comfort while reducing operational energy consumption, peak demand, energy costs, and greenhouse gas emissions. energy savingefficiency eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Phase change materials (PCMs) passively regulate air temperature by storing and releasing thermal energy as they transition between a solid and a liquid. When used in buildings, PCMs can improve occupant comfort while reducing operational energy consumption, peak demand, energy costs, and greenhouse gas emissions.</p>117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-616676" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2024-04-03T20:05:10Z17616676https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/energy-data-reports/card/CARD-159521-Field-study-of-phase-change-material.pdf2024-04-03T20:18:21Z30895Results from a Legislatively-funded study (2023 session laws, Chapter 60, Article 12, Section 74), which sought to determine the optimal capacity of energy storage systems required to be installed by electric utilities located in Minnesota by 2030 and 2040, to achieve the state renewable energy standard and carbon-free goals. The report also includes results and recommendations of two stakeholder engagement meetings, held December 22, 2023, and January 31, 2024.energy savingefficiency eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Results from a Legislatively-funded study (2023 session laws, Chapter 60, Article 12, Section 74), which sought to determine the optimal capacity of energy storage systems required to be installed by electric utilities located in Minnesota by 2030 and 2040, to achieve the state renewable energy standard and carbon-free goals. The report also includes results and recommendations of two stakeholder engagement meetings, held December 22, 2023, and January 31, 2024.</p>117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-615486" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2024-01-31T17:45:42Z17615486https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2024/mandated/240414.pdf2024-03-26T16:48:18Z30895Intelligent Buildings have enhanced operation, monitoring, and control, and promise greater energy efficiency, business productivity, and building security and safety. However, increased complexity and energy overhead — resulting from the supporting networking, sensors, and controls — is an overlooked consequence of connected devices and systems. Such overhead adds cost, energy load, and operations and maintenance (O&M) complexity. Instead of an “all of the above” approach to building intelligence, this project investigated how the intelligent technologies need to be optimized with respect to the specific needs and uses of the occupants of the space and the staff who are responsible for operating and maintaining the space. Through analysis and modeling, the energy costs of building intelligence are weighed against the benefits that are provided to determine both opportunities and constraints of these technologies. Lab testing was also performed to investigate potential opportunities for office plug load control. A market analysis investigated the factors that may be necessary to promote wider adoption of intelligent building technologies. EnergyCARDIntelligent Buildingsenergy efficiencybuilding intelligencebuilding technologieseng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Intelligent Buildings have enhanced operation, monitoring, and control, and promise greater energy efficiency, business productivity, and building security and safety. However, increased complexity and energy overhead — resulting from the supporting networking, sensors, and controls — is an overlooked consequence of connected devices and systems. Such overhead adds cost, energy load, and operations and maintenance (O&amp;M) complexity. Instead of an “all of the above” approach to building intelligence, this project investigated how the intelligent technologies need to be optimized with respect to the specific needs and uses of the occupants of the space and the staff who are responsible for operating and maintaining the space. Through analysis and modeling, the energy costs of building intelligence are weighed against the benefits that are provided to determine both opportunities and constraints of these technologies. Lab testing was also performed to investigate potential opportunities for office plug load control. A market analysis investigated the factors that may be necessary to promote wider adoption of intelligent building technologies.</p>117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-608082" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2024-01-29T18:34:15Z17608082Conservation Applied Research & Development81269https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/energy-data-reports/card/FINAL_CARD_187294_IB_Project_FinalReport-FINAL_ADA_Secure.pdf2024-01-29T19:49:28Z30895Results from CARD-funded study aimed to identify opportunities and considerations for air-to-water heat pump (AWHP) systems in Minnesota homes, characterize current AWHP systems and components available for those applications, install AWHP systems in retrofit applications, and the evaluate associated energy and cost savings.EnergyCARDIntelligent Buildingsenergy efficiencybuilding intelligencebuilding technologieseng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Results from CARD-funded study aimed to identify opportunities and considerations for air-to-water heat pump (AWHP) systems in Minnesota homes, characterize current AWHP systems and components available for those applications, install AWHP systems in retrofit applications, and the evaluate associated energy and cost savings.</p>117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-611883" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2023-12-18T21:50:52Z17611883Conservation Applied Research & Development81269https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/energy-data-reports/card/CARD-187268-AWHP-Final-Report_ADA_Secure.pdf2024-03-04T21:52:45Z30895This study sought to determine market barriers to implementing retrofit technologies available for packaged rooftop units (RTUs) and determine ways to overcome them. A packaged RTU is an HVAC system that provides heating and cooling equipment packaged in a single box to fully condition a space. These systems are found on a wide variety of building types throughout Minnesota, including office, retail, industrial, and other various commercial buildings. RTU retrofit technologies have demonstrated the potential to offer energy savings for a significant portion of existing RTUs throughout Minnesota. EnergyCARDmarket barriersenergy efficiencyrooftop unitretrofit enhancementeng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">This study sought to determine market barriers to implementing retrofit technologies available for packaged rooftop units (RTUs) and determine ways to overcome them. A packaged RTU is an HVAC system that provides heating and cooling equipment packaged in a single box to fully condition a space. These systems are found on a wide variety of building types throughout Minnesota, including office, retail, industrial, and other various commercial buildings. RTU retrofit technologies have demonstrated the potential to offer energy savings for a significant portion of existing RTUs throughout Minnesota.</p>117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-593356" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2023-08-11T17:34:15Z17593356Conservation Applied Research & Development81269https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/energy-data-reports/card/187297_RTU%20Retro_Final.pdf2023-09-27T18:14:21Z30895Results from CARD-funded study which includes statistically rigorous billing analysis to obtain Minnesota-specific baseline consumption and savings for homes receiving thermostats, and to determine HVAC equipment equivalent full-load hours (EFLH) for residential natural gas–fired furnaces and boilers and electric central air conditioners and heat pumps. EnergyEthernetBuildingsDemonstrationeng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Results from CARD-funded study which includes statistically rigorous billing analysis to obtain Minnesota-specific baseline consumption and savings for homes receiving thermostats, and to determine HVAC equipment equivalent full-load hours (EFLH) for residential natural gas–fired furnaces and boilers and electric central air conditioners and heat pumps.</p>117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-581752" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2023-06-20T17:34:15Z17581752Conservation Applied Research & Development81269https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/187288_187290_Res-Thermostat-Savings_HVAC-Equip-EFLH_final_secure.pdf2023-06-20T17:48:41Z30895Results from CARD-funded study aimed to understand the implementation rates of commercial energy efficiency utility programs among Latinx-owned businesses in Minnesota, identify and document participation barriers, and assess the potential to improve implementation rates throughout these communities, while also working with business owners to increase understanding of existing program offerings and opportunities. EnergyCARDLatinxenergy efficiencyeng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Results from CARD-funded study aimed to understand the implementation rates of commercial energy efficiency utility programs among Latinx-owned businesses in Minnesota, identify and document participation barriers, and assess the potential to improve implementation rates throughout these communities, while also working with business owners to increase understanding of existing program offerings and opportunities.</p>117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-593314" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2023-04-26T17:34:15Z17593314Conservation Applied Research & Development81269https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/energy-data-reports/card/187299_Partic-Rates-Barriers-Latinx-Bus_Final_Secure.pdf2023-09-27T16:04:17Z30895Project Overcoat: Investigation of a Process for Affordable High-Performance Enclosure Upgrades for Multifamily Buildingsenergy efficiencyinsulationovercoat panelwhite papereng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Results from CARD-funded White Paper which describes the Overcoat Panel System, a system that combines a prefabricated whole-wall retrofit concept with the “perfect wall” arrangement of cladding, insulation, and weather barrier to ensure long-term energy performance and durability. This report describes the panel, its energy and thermal performance, proposed manufacturing and installation techniques, required mechanical system modifications and cost-effectiveness.</p>117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-566812" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2023-01-05T16:10:58Z17566812Conservation Applied Research & Development81269https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/CARD/187556_2023_CSBR_Project-Overcoat_Final.pdf2023-02-27T16:13:04Z30895Results from CARD study focusing on a collection of efficiency measures that doubles the efficiency of existing residential buildings as potential ways to achieve Minnesota Conservation Improvement Program (CIP) energy savings goals. They include traditional weatherization steps as well as continuous exterior insulation and new windows. The project investigated barriers and opportunities, modeled requirements for achieving 50% space heating savings and analyzed costs and benefits.Exploring High-Performance Envelope Retrofits: single-family building weatherizationeng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Results from CARD study focusing on a collection of efficiency measures that doubles the efficiency of existing residential buildings as potential ways to achieve Minnesota Conservation Improvement Program (CIP) energy savings goals. They include traditional weatherization steps as well as continuous exterior insulation and new windows. The project investigated barriers and opportunities, modeled requirements for achieving 50% space heating savings and analyzed costs and benefits.</p>117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-574822" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2022-12-31T15:38:43Z17574822Conservation Applied Research & Development81269https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/158619_2022_CEE_Hi-Perf-Envelopes_FINAL-Secure.pdf2023-04-25T20:29:01Z30895Results from CARD study which investigated the decision-making processes of small-to-medium (less than 25 tons) commercial HVAC installations from the perspective of contractors, architects, and engineers. The objective was to gather in-depth data on the motivations and barriers that drive the decisions of HVAC installers working in residential and smaller commercial buildings. Research activities also focused on identifying the best Conservation Improvement Program intervention channels.EnergymakingdecisionprojectHVACeng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Results from CARD study which investigated the decision-making processes of small-to-medium (less than 25 tons) commercial HVAC installations from the perspective of contractors, architects, and engineers. The objective was to gather in-depth data on the motivations and barriers that drive the decisions of HVAC installers working in residential and smaller commercial buildings. Research activities also focused on identifying the best Conservation Improvement Program intervention channels.</p>117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-574009" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2022-12-13T18:12:12Z17574009Conservation Applied Research & Development81269https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/energy/data-reports/187296_EcoMetric_HVAC-Market-Actor-Profile-Report_FINAL-Secure.pdf2023-04-18T22:14:01Z30895Results from CARD-study which addressed the question of whether nanofluids have the potential to increase the efficiency of heating and cooling systems. The research investigated the impacts of a commercially available nanofluid called HYDROMX on HVAC system energy usage, maintenance, and thermal comfort in six case studies. It also assessed the simple payback period of installing the nanofluid and any other non-energy impacts on the operation and maintenance of the HVAC systems.EnergyEfficiency Potential NanofluidsHYDROMXHVACeng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Results from CARD-study which addressed the question of whether nanofluids have the potential to increase the efficiency of heating and cooling systems. The research investigated the impacts of a commercially available nanofluid called HYDROMX on HVAC system energy usage, maintenance, and thermal comfort in six case studies. It also assessed the simple payback period of installing the nanofluid and any other non-energy impacts on the operation and maintenance of the HVAC systems.</p>117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-571628" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2022-11-30T18:12:12Z17571628Conservation Applied Research & Development81269https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/138187151_157354_Michaels_Nanofluids_Report-Final%20SECURE.pdf2023-03-29T18:58:38Z30895Results from CARD study which evaluated dual fuel (or hybrid heat) applications, in which an air source heat pump (ASHP) is paired with a natural gas furnace to mitigate the higher operating costs of all-electric ASHP systems. This study included 438 customer surveys and interviews with 30 contractors, 3 distributors, and 5 manufacturers to understand the existing and potential market for this application. The study also conducted detailed equipment performance modeling. dual fuel applicationsheatpumpASHPACeng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Results from CARD study which evaluated dual fuel (or hybrid heat) applications, in which an air source heat pump (ASHP) is paired with a natural gas furnace to mitigate the higher operating costs of all-electric ASHP systems. This study included 438 customer surveys and interviews with 30 contractors, 3 distributors, and 5 manufacturers to understand the existing and potential market for this application. The study also conducted detailed equipment performance modeling.</p>117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-574231" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2022-11-22T15:38:43Z17574231Conservation Applied Research & Development81269https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/187376_CEE_HP-for-AC_Report_Final%20Secure.pdf2023-04-20T18:13:24Z30895CARD-funded White Paper which uses lens and framework of Minnesota’s Conservation Improvement Program (CIP) to understand energy issues related to food sovereignty in Indigenous communities. It identifies barriers that impede Native nations from greater success in food cultivation, processing, storage, and distribution. ConservationImprovement ProgramFoodsovereigntytribaleng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">CARD-funded White Paper which uses lens and framework of Minnesota’s Conservation Improvement Program (CIP) to understand energy issues related to food sovereignty in Indigenous communities. It identifies barriers that impede Native nations from greater success in food cultivation, processing, storage, and distribution. It considers how energy is and recommends strategies that utilities and policymakers may use to create and strengthen CIP offerings to better support that work.</p>117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-568534" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2022-07-01T17:12:12Z17568534Conservation Applied Research & Development81269https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/187328_Slipstream_Indigenous-Food-Sov_FINAL%20Secure.pdf2023-04-18T20:58:36Z30895Results from CARD and DOE funded study which demonstrated and assessed the benefits of Power over Ethernet (PoE) at six sites: two offices, three schools, and a hotel. The goals of were to: (1) assess the receptiveness of commercial and institutional markets, (2) demonstrate the feasibility of PoE within standard design/construction practices and codes, (3) assess the energy and cost savings, (4) provide new energy management opportunities, and (5) formulate approaches to spur adoption of PoE.EnergyEthernetBuildingsDemonstrationeng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Results from CARD and DOE funded study which demonstrated and assessed the benefits of Power over Ethernet (PoE) at six sites: two offices, three schools, and a hotel. The goals of were to: (1) assess the receptiveness of commercial and institutional markets, (2) demonstrate the feasibility of PoE within standard design/construction practices and codes, (3) assess the energy and cost savings, (4) provide new energy management opportunities, and (5) formulate approaches to spur adoption of PoE.</p>117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-575397" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2022-06-30T14:38:43Z17575397Conservation Applied Research & Development81269https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/137582_CEE_PoE-Project_Report-and-addendum-final-secure.pdf2023-05-02T15:57:02Z30895Results from CARD study which evaluated the field performance of Combined Condensing Tankless Water Heating (CCTWH) systems to quantify the energy savings potential of CCTWH over conventional direct-fired gas storage systems. The data collected created a database of energy savings, system performance, and end-user/contractor feedback. The project team also developed an assessment tool, industry guidance, and Conservation Improvement Program recommendations to support this emerging technology.Energybuildingsmultifamilytanklessheatingwatereng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Results from CARD study which evaluated the field performance of Combined Condensing Tankless Water Heating (CCTWH) systems to quantify the energy savings potential of CCTWH over conventional direct-fired gas storage systems. The data collected created a database of energy savings, system performance, and end-user/contractor feedback. The project team also developed an assessment tool, industry guidance, and Conservation Improvement Program recommendations to support this emerging technology.</p>117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-573999" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2022-06-22T17:12:12Z17573999Conservation Applied Research & Development81269https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/energy/data-reports/138324_GTI_Tankless-Central-WH_Report_Final%20SECURE.pdf2023-04-18T20:57:05Z30895Results of CARD study intended to increase understanding of the opportunities and barriers for Native nations in Minnesota to invest in energy efficiency through the Minnesota Conservation Improvement Program. ConservationImprovement ProgramFoodsovereigntytribaleng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Results of CARD study intended to increase understanding of the opportunities and barriers for Native nations in Minnesota to invest in energy efficiency through the Minnesota Conservation Improvement Program. Drawing on knowledge from Tribal governments and members to provide perspective, guidance, direction, and accountability, goals were to identify specific energy efficiency needs, barriers and resources; estimate energy and carbon savings potential; and provide specific recommendations. <a href="https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/180904_ILTF_Tribal-EE-Potential_Report-Final-SECURE.pdf">Slide deck</a> (.pdf)</p>117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-570915" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2022-06-13T17:12:12Z17570915Conservation Applied Research & Development81269https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/180904_ILTF_Tribal-EE-Potential_Report-Final-SECURE.pdf2023-03-24T17:01:22Z30895Results from CARD-funded study which engaged with members of two culturally specific populations (Black homeowners in North Minneapolis and surrounding suburbs, and Latinx renters in East St. Paul and South Minneapolis) whose energy burdens are nearly double that of the Twin Cities overall. The purpose of the research was to identify and understand the causes of these disparities and the policies and programs that can remedy them.EnergyEthernetBuildingsDemonstrationeng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Results from CARD-funded study which engaged with members of two culturally specific populations (Black homeowners in North Minneapolis and surrounding suburbs, and Latinx renters in East St. Paul and South Minneapolis) whose energy burdens are nearly double that of the Twin Cities overall. The purpose of the research was to identify and understand the causes of these disparities and the policies and programs that can remedy them.</p>117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-576575" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2022-04-28T14:38:43Z17576575Conservation Applied Research & Development81269https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/187298_CUB_Equitable-EE-Pgms_Report_Final-SECURE.pdf2023-05-04T20:56:01Z30895Results from CARD-funded white paper which assessed the energy savings opportunities for residential multizone air distribution systems. The results include findings from interviews with equipment distributors, HVAC contractors, and utilities. Energy simulations of helped evaluate the impact of over- and under-heated and cooled areas on annual energy use and estimated the potential energy savings that multizone systems can achieve with more strategic temperature setbacks for individual zones.EnergySavingsresidentialairdistributioneng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Results from CARD-funded white paper which assessed the energy savings opportunities for residential multizone air distribution systems. The results include findings from interviews with equipment distributors, HVAC contractors, and utilities. Energy simulations of helped evaluate the impact of over- and under-heated and cooled areas on annual energy use and estimated the potential energy savings that multizone systems can achieve with more strategic temperature setbacks for individual zones.</p>117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-575378" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2022-03-31T14:38:43Z17575378Conservation Applied Research & Development81269https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/187377_CEE_Zoned-FA-Res-WP_Final-Secure.pdf2023-05-02T15:19:07Z30895Results from CARD-funded study which investigated the energy savings potential of networked lighting controls (NLC) and challenges of deploying them in small businesses through case studies of four real world projects. Summaries of the energy saving results, customer motivations, and ease of commissioning by site are documented. A second objective was to organize free educational seminars in greater Minnesota, where awareness and adoption of NLC was thought to be lower than in the Twin Cities.networkedlightingsystemssmallbusinessesenergy savingseng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Results from CARD-funded study which investigated the energy savings potential of networked lighting controls (NLC) and challenges of deploying them in small businesses through case studies of four real world projects. Summaries of the energy saving results, customer motivations, and ease of commissioning by site are documented. A second objective was to organize free educational seminars in greater Minnesota, where awareness and adoption of NLC was thought to be lower than in the Twin Cities.</p>117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-574237" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2022-02-07T15:38:43Z17574237Conservation Applied Research & Development81269https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/157663_2022_Franklin_Networked-Lighting_FINAL-Secure.pdf2023-04-20T18:55:51Z30895Results from CARD-funded study which evaluated the major types of electrical consumption in Minnesota drinking water treatment plants, identified opportunities for increasing energy efficiency, and explored how electrical utilities may promote these opportunities as part of their Conservation Improvement Program. The project included a literature review, interviews with drinking water utilities, calculation of energy benchmarks, and evaluation of opportunities at five water utilities.Market StudyMinnesota Drinking Water UtilitiesDrinking WaterengResults from CARD-funded study which evaluated the major types of electrical consumption in Minnesota drinking water treatment plants, identified opportunities for increasing energy efficiency, and explored how electrical utilities may promote these opportunities as part of their Conservation Improvement Program. The project included a literature review, interviews with drinking water utilities, calculation of energy benchmarks, and evaluation of opportunities at five water utilities.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-507021" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2021-09-17T18:54:32Z17507021Conservation Applied Research & Development81269https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/20210917_tap_wtp_e2market_study.pdf2021-11-01T18:57:59Z30895Results from CARD-funded study which collected information from Minnesota businesses on their light levels and associated lighting system characteristics to assess savings opportunities from optimizing light levels through program offerings and other strategies. The study included a literature review; interviews of Minnesota energy efficiency program staff and other stakeholders; and measurements of light levels in a representative sample of Minnesota businesses.Light Level AnalysisCommercial BuildingsLight LevelsengResults from CARD-funded study which collected information from Minnesota businesses on their light levels and associated lighting system characteristics to assess savings opportunities from optimizing light levels through program offerings and other strategies. The study included a literature review;  interviews of Minnesota energy efficiency program staff and other stakeholders; and measurements of light levels in a representative sample of Minnesota businesses.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-507023" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2021-09-15T18:56:09Z17507023Conservation Applied Research & Development81269https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/20210915_slipstream_light_level.pdf2021-11-01T18:57:59Z30895Results from CARD-funded study which demonstrates a large potential for cost-effective savings and increased Conservation Improvement Program impact by adding boiler temperature and staging control optimization to traditional commercial boiler tune-ups, which have historically focused on only burner adjustments. This expanded service requires a more detailed protocol and data collection, as well as significant technician training and technical support to reliably achieve savings.Commercial Boiler Tune UpsCommercial BoilerBoiler Tune UpsengResults from CARD-funded study which demonstrates a large potential for cost-effective savings and increased Conservation Improvement Program impact by adding boiler temperature and staging control optimization to traditional commercial boiler tune-ups, which have historically focused on only burner adjustments. This expanded service requires a more detailed protocol and data collection, as well as significant technician training and technical support to reliably achieve savings.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-507392" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2021-08-31T20:45:28Z17507392Conservation Applied Research & Development81269https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/20210831_cee_exp-boiler-tuneup.pdf2021-11-03T20:46:23Z30895Results from CARD-funded field study which examined the features, performance, and consumer acceptance of heat pump clothes dryers as a potential addition to Minnesota Conservation Improvement Programs. The study focuses on replacement full-size clothes dryers in single-family homes, and dryer selection for multifamily new construction. Heat pump clothes dryers were monitored in 11 Minnesota homes. Bench-testing of a selection of heat pump clothes dryers was also conducted.Field and Market Assessment of Heat Pump Clothes DryersField and Market AssessmentHeat Pump Clothes DryersClothes DryersengResults from CARD-funded field study which examined the features, performance, and consumer acceptance of heat pump clothes dryers as a potential addition to Minnesota Conservation Improvement Programs. The study focuses on replacement full-size clothes dryers in single-family homes, and dryer selection for multifamily new construction. Heat pump clothes dryers were monitored in 11 Minnesota homes. Bench-testing of a selection of heat pump clothes dryers was also conducted.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-507013" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2021-07-29T18:46:35Z17507013Conservation Applied Research & Development81269https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/20210729_slipstream_hpcd.pdf2021-11-01T18:50:33Z30895In accordance with Minnesota Statutes section 216C.18, the Minnesota Department of Commerce (Department) issues a State Energy Policy and Conservation Report. Informally referred to as the “Quadrennial” or “Quad Report,” it identifies major emerging trends and issues in Minnesota’s energy supply, consumption, conservation, and costs.Quadrennial Reportquad reportenergy policyenergy conservationeng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">In accordance with Minnesota Statutes section 216C.18, the Minnesota Department of Commerce (Department) issues a State Energy Policy and Conservation Report. Informally referred to as the “Quadrennial” or “Quad Report,” it identifies major emerging trends and issues in Minnesota’s energy supply, consumption, conservation, and costs.</p>117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-470267" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2021-03-03T17:46:06Z17470267https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/20210301_quad_report.pdf 2021-03-03T19:44:45Z30895Results from CARD-funded study which characterized the medium and large commercial and industrial refrigeration market in Minnesota for three subsectors: grocery, industrial (including food processing and cold storage), and ice arenas. Refrigeration systems in these sectors are largely field-assembled, with the way that the different key components are matched and controlled as a system typically having more energy impact than the selection of efficiency options for any one component.Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Market AssessmentMarket AssessmentRefrigeration engResults from CARD-funded study which characterized the medium and large commercial and industrial refrigeration market in Minnesota for three subsectors: grocery, industrial (including food processing and cold storage), and ice arenas. Refrigeration systems in these sectors are largely field-assembled, with the way that the different key components are matched and controlled as a system typically having more energy impact than the selection of efficiency options for any one component.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-503403" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2021-01-31T15:38:43Z17503403Conservation Applied Research & Development81269https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/20210131_card_cee_industrial_refrig_market_assessment.pdf2021-10-20T15:55:24Z30895Results from CARD-funded study which developed a codes and standards roadmap intended to: provide the foundation for a potential Minnesota Codes and Standards Program to deliver cost-effective contributions towards the state’s 1.5 percent energy savings goal; and establish a clear pathway to position Minnesota utility program administrators to participate in and claim savings from future Minnesota Codes and Standards Program activities.Minnesota Codes and StandardsengResults from CARD-funded study which developed a codes and standards roadmap intended to: provide the foundation for a potential Minnesota Codes and Standards Program to deliver cost-effective contributions towards the state’s 1.5 percent energy savings goal; and establish a clear pathway to position Minnesota utility program administrators to participate in and claim savings from future Minnesota Codes and Standards Program activities.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-476987" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2021-01-22T01:17:37Z17476987Conservation Applied Research & Development81269https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/20210419_mn_codes_standards_roadmap.pdf2021-04-20T00:20:11Z30895Results from CARD-funded white paper which updates the understanding of evolving residential cooling systems and loads in Minnesota in order to promote best practices to reduce energy use, meet occupant needs, and maintain cost effectiveness. This work provides guidance for Minnesota homeowners, contractors, and utilities to bring the decision process for cooling systems into the twenty-first century.Cooling LoadsengResults from CARD-funded white paper which updates the understanding of evolving residential cooling systems and loads in Minnesota in order to promote best practices to reduce energy use, meet occupant needs, and maintain cost effectiveness. This work provides guidance for Minnesota homeowners, contractors, and utilities to bring the decision process for cooling systems into the twenty-first century.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-494642" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2020-12-30T18:38:25Z17494642Conservation Applied Research & Development81269https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card_2020_cee_cooling-loads.pdf2021-08-19T17:40:41Z30895Results from CARD-funded study which quantifies the Minnesota-specific economic, energy, and emissions impacts of measures that shift load with or without saving energy. The research goal of the research was to identify how these measures may fit within the state’s energy efficiency program, and it modeled multiple measures in a variety of future planning scenarios that include higher penetrations of renewable generation.Carbon Emissionsload shiftingshift loadenergy efficiencyengResults from CARD-funded study which quantifies the Minnesota-specific economic, energy, and emissions impacts of measures that shift load with or without saving energy. The research goal of the research was to identify how these measures may fit within the state’s energy efficiency program, and it modeled multiple measures in a variety of future planning scenarios that include higher penetrations of renewable generation.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-487857" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2020-10-30T22:15:53Z17487857Conservation Applied Research & Development81269https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/20210629_slipstream_mn_load_shifting.pdf2021-06-29T22:19:11Z30895Results from CARD-funded study which examines the characteristics and energy savings opportunities for new and renovated commercial Minnesota properties. The objectives were to: 1) Characterize energy efficiency for new and renovated buildings using a statistically significant methodology; 2) Identify opportunities for increased energy savings through existing commercial energy codes; and 3) Identify opportunities for increased energy saving measures beyond existing commercial energy codes.Commercial Energy BaselineMarket Characterization StudyBeyond-Code OpportunitiesEnergy Code ComplianceengResults from CARD-funded study which examines the characteristics and energy savings opportunities for new and renovated commercial Minnesota properties. The objectives were to: 1) Characterize energy efficiency for new and renovated buildings using a statistically significant methodology; 2) Identify opportunities for increased energy savings through existing commercial energy codes; and 3) Identify opportunities for increased energy saving measures beyond existing commercial energy codes.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-494174" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2020-09-30T18:15:43Z17494174Conservation Applied Research & Development81269https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card_sllipstream_ebmc_report.pdf2021-08-16T18:19:02Z30895Results from CARD-funded study which provides an up-to-date characterization of portable dehumidification systems in Minnesota. Utilizing data collected from statewide surveys and site visits as well 20 closely monitored in-situ dehumidifiers, the report includes details about portable dehumidifiers currently in use, indoor humidity, building characteristics and actual system performance. Portable DehumidificationDehumidificationengResults from CARD-funded study which provides an up-to-date characterization of portable dehumidification systems in Minnesota. Utilizing data collected from statewide surveys and site visits as well 20 closely monitored in-situ dehumidifiers, the report includes details about portable dehumidifiers currently in use, indoor humidity, building characteristics and actual system performance.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-477154" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2020-09-23T14:57:22Z17477154Conservation Applied Research & Development81269https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/20210421_cee_dehumidification.pdf2021-04-21T14:58:38Z30895White paper from CARD-funded study which gathered input from commercial customers, energy design professionals, program providers, and utilities to evaluate interest in and feasibility of a pay for performance conservation program in Minnesota. Among other data, the paper reports key trends nationally and locally, savings potential, challenges to overcome, and program design considerations, as well as identifies four target markets and a separate channel for reaching each.Commercial Whole-Building Pay for Performance ProgramPay for PerformanceengWhite paper from CARD-funded study which gathered input from commercial customers, energy design professionals, program providers, and utilities to evaluate interest in and feasibility of a pay for performance conservation program in Minnesota. Among other data, the paper reports key trends nationally and locally, savings potential, challenges to overcome, and program design considerations, as well as identifies four target markets and a separate channel for reaching each.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-503416" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2020-08-31T15:53:18Z17503416Conservation Applied Research & Development81269https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/20200831_commercial_wholebuilding_pay_for_performance.pdf2021-10-20T15:56:28Z30895Results from CARD-funded study which examines the characteristics and energy savings associated with new and renovated homes in Minnesota that are subject to residential energy code. Objective were: (1) characterize construction practices; (2) assess the lost energy savings associated with construction practices relative to prescriptive code; (3) estimate the potential energy savings for beyond-prescriptive-code; and, (4) provide guidance for Minnesota utilities in their program efforts.Renovated Minnesota HomesRenovated HomesengResults from CARD-funded study which examines the characteristics and energy savings associated with new and renovated homes in Minnesota that are subject to residential energy code. Objective were: (1) characterize construction practices; (2) assess the lost energy savings associated with construction practices relative to prescriptive code; (3) estimate the potential energy savings for beyond-prescriptive-code; and, (4) provide guidance for Minnesota utilities in their program efforts.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-493832" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2020-08-21T15:41:58Z17493832Conservation Applied Research & Development81269https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/156093_slipstream_res-baseline.pdf2021-08-13T15:44:17Z30895Results of CARD-funded economic impact and benefit/cost-analyses conducted to quantify the net economic impacts of CIP investments made from 2013 through 2018. Includes impact of CIP activities on Minnesota’s economy beyond their direct investment in energy conservation and indicates a positive impact on employment, income, and economic activity, as well as a return on investment of $3.75 in societal benefits for each ratepayer dollar invested.CARDConservation Improvement ProgramCIPEconomic ImpactsengResults of CARD-funded economic impact and benefit/cost-analyses conducted to quantify the net economic impacts of CIP investments made from 2013 through 2018. Includes impact of CIP activities on Minnesota’s economy beyond their direct investment in energy conservation and indicates a positive impact on employment, income, and economic activity, as well as a return on investment of $3.75 in societal benefits for each ratepayer dollar invested.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-466676" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2020-06-26T21:27:31Z17466676Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/20210128_cadmus_economic_impacts.pdf2021-01-28T22:29:46Z30895Results from CARD-funded market study which assessed air source heat pump (ASHP) technology awareness among residential consumers; categorized contractors’ and consumer attitudes’ toward ASHPs; identified perceived benefits among consumers; and determined challenges and opportunities faced by the supply chain and contractors. Research activities included a literature review; interviews with program administrators, contractors, builders, distributors; and manufacturers; and homeowner surveys.Cold-Climate Air Source Heat PumpsASHPair source heat pumpengResults from CARD-funded market study which assessed air source heat pump (ASHP) technology awareness among residential consumers; categorized contractors’ and consumer attitudes’ toward ASHPs; identified perceived benefits among consumers; and determined challenges and opportunities faced by the supply chain and contractors. Research activities included a literature review; interviews with program administrators, contractors, builders, distributors; and manufacturers; and homeowner surveys.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-494444" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2020-04-14T19:32:32Z17494444Conservation Applied Research & Development81269https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/2020_cadmus_ccashp-market.pdf2021-08-17T19:51:47Z30895Results from Phase I of a CARD-funded study which is assessing the energy efficiency, peak demand, and occupant comfort outcomes of implementing PCM in existing buildings in Minnesota. Phase I included a literature review, discussion with product manufacturer, building simulations, and life-cycle cost analysis. Phase II, scheduled for completion in 2022, is a field study.CARDPCMPhase I Modeling ReportengResults from Phase I of a CARD-funded study which is assessing the energy efficiency, peak demand, and occupant comfort outcomes of implementing PCM in existing buildings in Minnesota. Phase I included a literature review, discussion with product manufacturer, building simulations, and life-cycle cost analysis. Phase II, scheduled for completion in 2022, is a field study.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-431627" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2020-03-17T20:16:22Z17431627Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-rpt-pcm-use-thermal-regulation.pdf2020-05-11T20:19:08Z30895This report examines the potential costs and benefits of energy storage systems located in Minnesota. The analysis was completed for the Minnesota Department of Commerce by Energy and Environmental Economics Inc., pursuant to Minnesota Session Laws, 2019 Special Session 1, Chapter 7.Minnesota Energy Storage Cost-Benefit Analysis Storage Cost-Benefit Analysis engThis report examines the potential costs and benefits of energy storage systems located in Minnesota.  The analysis was completed for the Minnesota Department of Commerce by Energy and Environmental Economics Inc., pursuant to Minnesota Session Laws, 2019 Special Session 1, Chapter 7.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-415938" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2019-12-31T17:11:00Z17415938http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/energy-storage-cost-benefit-study-2020.pdf2020-01-10T17:13:15Z30895CARD-funded White Paper summarizing 20 emerging technologies in publicly funded research from California’s Electric Purpose investment Charge (EPIC) program. Technologies with the greatest potential relevance to Minnesota were selected using a screening process and fall into five topic areas: Commercial HVAC; Wastewater Treatment; Food Services and Grocery; Other Commercial Building Technologies; and Program Adoption Insights from Consumer Studies.Emerging Energy Efficiency TechnologieCommercial HVACHVACWastewater engCARD-funded White Paper summarizing 20 emerging technologies in publicly funded research from California’s Electric Purpose investment Charge (EPIC) program. Technologies with the greatest potential relevance to Minnesota were selected using a screening process and fall into five topic areas: Commercial HVAC; Wastewater Treatment; Food Services and Grocery; Other Commercial Building Technologies; and Program Adoption Insights from Consumer Studies.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-416984" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2019-12-27T16:29:53Z17416984Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-leveraging-public-research.pdf2020-01-23T16:33:24Z30895In Minnesota, almost half of the total energy consumed is used to heat and cool our neighborhoods, industries, campuses, and other facilities. Unfortunately, much of the energy produced for this purpose is lost. Each year, most combustion facilities burning fuel for heat or power lose between 20–70% of their fuel inputs to waste heat (the heat rejected to the surrounding environment from a building or process and not used).Thermal GridThermal Grid IntegrationengThis report, funded by the DOE State Energy Program, describes the process to improve statewide mapping of existing heat supply and heat use, and identification of existing and potential sites for thermal grids. Next steps are identified for evaluating the viability of candidate sites. The GIS dataset is available upon request to the Minnesota Department of Commerce.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-404075" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2019-09-26T18:22:35Z17404075http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/mapping-thermal-grid-opportunities.pdf2019-09-26T18:25:22Z30895CARD-funded white paper which describes the development of an instructor led, cohort based energy efficiency training program at a scale and level appropriate for small to mid-size mechanical wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) across Minnesota. The training provides instruction and support for operations staff to enable them to identify and implement low and no-cost energy conservation opportunities that they can test at their facilities.Wastewater Treatmentmechanical wastewater treatment plantsWWTPsengCARD-funded white paper which describes the development of an instructor led, cohort based energy efficiency training program at a scale and level appropriate for small to mid-size mechanical wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) across Minnesota. The training provides instruction and support for operations staff to enable them to identify and implement low and no-cost energy conservation opportunities that they can test at their facilities.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-396705" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2019-06-28T14:39:40Z17396705Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-wastewater-treatment.pdf2019-08-01T14:40:59Z30895Appendices to the CARD-funded potential study, including details on methodology and data sources; modeling results; market sector studies; load management and demand response; primary data collection reports, data, and survey instruments; advisory committee make-up and policy recommendations; review of past Minnesota energy efficiency potential studies; and workforce impacts analysis.Energy Efficiency Potential StudyengAppendices to the CARD-funded potential study, including details on methodology and data sources; modeling results; market sector studies; load management and demand response; primary data collection reports, data, and survey instruments; advisory committee make-up and policy recommendations; review of past Minnesota energy efficiency potential studies; and workforce impacts analysis.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-394534" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2019-03-27T16:04:00Z17394534Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-cee-mn-potential-appendices.pdf2019-07-30T16:07:26Z30895Results from CARD-funded study which identifies and quantifies conservation opportunity in Electric Utility Infrastructure (EUI) assets owned and operated by utilities serving Minnesota consumers. Findings can inform utility programs and policy decisions aimed at capturing the identified conservation opportunities in both the generation sector and the transmission and distribution sector.Energy Efficiency Potential StudyElectric Utility InfrastructureengResults from CARD-funded study which identifies and quantifies conservation opportunity in Electric Utility Infrastructure (EUI) assets owned and operated by utilities serving Minnesota consumers. Findings can inform utility programs and policy decisions aimed at capturing the identified conservation opportunities in both the generation sector and the transmission and distribution sector.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-376110" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2019-02-28T18:17:10Z17376110Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-gds-eui-potential.pdf2019-03-25T22:02:53Z30895Results from CARD-funded study field study which measured savings from Tier 2 Advanced Power Strips in office buildings. The study also characterized the types of devices and baseline usage in those offices, and documented occupant acceptance, operational issues, and cost-effeteness, as well as identified actions to increase the impact of these strategies within CIPs.Tier 2 Advanced Power StripsPower StripsAdvanced Power StripsengResults from CARD-funded study field study which measured savings from Tier 2 Advanced Power Strips in office buildings. The study also characterized the types of devices and baseline usage in those offices, and documented occupant acceptance, operational issues, and cost-effeteness, as well as identified actions to increase the impact of these strategies within CIPs.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-383447" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2019-01-31T20:14:21Z17383447Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-tier-2-advanced-power-strips.pdf2019-05-03T19:15:38Z30895Renewable sources fueled 24.9% of the electricity generated within Minnesota’s borders in 2017, according to figures compiled by the Minnesota Department of Commerce and the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). This report reviews trends in Minnesota’s renewable energy growth, including discussion of future development.Renewable Energy UpdateMinnesota Renewable Energy UpdateengRenewable sources fueled 24.9% of the electricity generated within Minnesota’s borders in 2017, according to figures compiled by the Minnesota Department of Commerce and the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). This report reviews trends in Minnesota’s renewable energy growth, including discussion of future development.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-361190" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2018-12-04T15:46:38Z173611903092030865http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/2017-renewable-energy-update.pdf2018-12-04T15:48:11Z30895CARD-funded study which estimates the potential for utility energy conservation programs in Minnesota to reduce electric and natural gas demand. The study is based on independent research and analysis, with participation from a broad range of energy stakeholders in the state. It provides detailed guidance on how utilities can achieve cost-effective energy savings over the next decade.Energy Efficiency Potential StudyengCARD-funded study which estimates the potential for utility energy conservation programs in Minnesota to reduce electric and natural gas demand. The study is based on independent research and analysis, with participation from a broad range of energy stakeholders in the state. It provides detailed guidance on how utilities can achieve cost-effective energy savings over the next decade.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-361187" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2018-12-04T15:42:47Z17361187Conservation Applied Research & Development8126930904http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/mn-energy-efficiency-potential-study.pdf2018-12-18T20:14:11Z30895Results from CARD-funded White Paper study which investigated the potential for prepaid electricity plans to operate as energy efficiency programs within Minnesota’s utility CIP portfolios. The study included a literature review, a program evaluation analysis, stakeholder interviews, and a simulation of potential Minnesota-specific scenarios.Prepay Examining Potential for Prepay prepaid electricity planseng<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Results from CARD-funded White Paper study which investigated the potential for prepaid electricity plans to operate as energy efficiency programs within Minnesota’s utility CIP portfolios. The study included a literature review, a program evaluation analysis, stakeholder interviews, and a simulation of potential Minnesota-specific scenarios.</div>117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-362070" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2018-12-01T23:05:23Z17362070Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-examining-potential-for-prepay.pdf2018-12-11T23:07:27Z30895The Minnesota Solar Pathways (Pathways) initiative, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office, is a three-year project designed to explore least-risk, best-value strategies for meeting the State of Minnesota’s solar goals. As part of this aim, the Pathways Team is modeling renewable generation costs, examining ways to streamline interconnection, and evaluating technologies that can increase solar hosting capacity on the distribution grid.MN Solar Pathways eng<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <div>The Minnesota Solar Pathways (Pathways) initiative, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office, is a three-year project designed to explore least-risk, best-value strategies for meeting the State of Minnesota’s solar goals. As part of this aim, the Pathways Team is modeling renewable generation costs, examining ways to streamline interconnection, and evaluating technologies that can increase solar hosting capacity on the distribution grid.</div> </div>117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-359339" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2018-11-15T15:57:22Z1735933930865http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/solar-pathways-final-report.pdf2018-11-15T16:15:32Z30895Results from CARD-funded study which attempted to combine an energy management platform used successfully in the commercial sector with Excel-based agricultural modeling tools. While unable to demonstrate that this approach was effective, the study produced other resources and lessons learned that provide value to CIP programing in the agricultural sector.Whole Farm Energy ManagementReal-Time Energy Monitoring Techniques eng<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Results from CARD-funded study which attempted to combine an energy management platform used successfully in the commercial sector with Excel-based agricultural modeling tools. While unable to demonstrate that this approach was effective, the study produced other resources and lessons learned that provide value to CIP programing in the agricultural sector.</div>117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-363212" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2018-10-31T20:52:13Z17363212Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-report-whole-farm-energy.pdf2018-12-21T21:53:55Z30895Results from CARD-funded White Paper which serves as an introduction on the topic of fuel switching and electrification for Minnesotans. It includes a review of state and national policy, results of stakeholder interviews, an overview and high-level analysis of a variety of technologies, and recommendations for future discussion and engagement.fuel switchinelectrification eng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Results from CARD-funded White Paper which serves as an introduction on the topic of fuel switching and electrification for Minnesotans. It includes a review of state and national policy, results of stakeholder interviews, an overview and high-level analysis of a variety of technologies, and recommendations for future discussion and engagement.</p>117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-362829" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2018-10-16T19:41:56Z17362829Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-electrified-frontier.pdf2018-12-18T20:43:23Z30895The report presents static and enhanced hosting capacity analyses on four feeders in Minnesota. Hosting capacity is the amount of solar that can be added to an electric grid without adversely impacting reliability. The goal was to determine the current hosting capacity and assess the potential for higher penetrations of solar. The enhanced hosting capacity analysis considered four advanced technology strategies to determine their impact on increasing hosting capacity: Smart inverters (distributed and centrally-coordinated control); Energy storage; Thermal load shifting; Curtailment; and Combined control scenario of all four technologies.solar pathwaysEnhanced Hosting Capacity AnalysisengThe report presents static and enhanced hosting capacity analyses on four feeders in Minnesota. Hosting capacity is the amount of solar that can be added to an electric grid without adversely impacting reliability. The goal was to determine the current hosting capacity and assess the potential for higher penetrations of solar. The enhanced hosting capacity analysis considered four advanced technology strategies to determine their impact on increasing hosting capacity: Smart inverters (distributed and centrally-coordinated control); Energy storage; Thermal load shifting; Curtailment; and Combined control scenario of all four technologies.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-355116" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2018-10-05T20:25:49Z1735511630865http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/solar-pathways-final-report.pdf2018-10-09T11:00:14Z30895CARD-funded White Paper which describes how key elements of the National Practice Manual for Assessing Cost-Effectiveness of Energy Efficiency Resources could be applied to energy efficiency cost-effectiveness analyses in Minnesota’s Conservation Improvement Program.Energy Efficiency Cost-Effectiveness FrameworkengCARD-funded White Paper which describes how key elements of the National Practice Manual for Assessing Cost-Effectiveness of Energy Efficiency Resources could be applied to energy efficiency cost-effectiveness analyses in Minnesota’s Conservation Improvement Program.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-348793" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2018-08-08T15:41:45Z17348793Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-synapse-cost-effectiveness.pdf2018-08-16T15:50:52Z30895Results from CARD-funded study which evaluated the field performance, energy savings and cost-effectiveness of hot water controls which vary system water temperatures and activate/de-activate the distribution loop pump in response to actual system demand. The demand-control systems were installed and monitored in three hotels, two educational facilities and one office building.DHW System ControlsengResults from CARD-funded study which evaluated the field performance, energy savings and cost-effectiveness of hot water controls which vary system water temperatures and activate/de-activate the distribution loop pump in response to actual system demand. The demand-control systems were installed and monitored in three hotels, two educational facilities and one office building.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-348794" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2018-06-16T15:49:16Z17348794Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-dhw-system-controls.pdf2018-08-16T15:51:11Z30895Results from CARD-funded study which characterized and monitored the operation of condensing boilers in thirteen Minnesota homes (6 previously installed and 7 installed as part of the project), in order to assess strategies for optimizing performance. An economic analysis was also completed.BoilersengResults from CARD-funded study which characterized and monitored the operation of condensing boilers in thirteen Minnesota homes (6 previously installed and 7 installed as part of the project), in order to assess strategies for optimizing performance. An economic analysis was also completed.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-347935" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2018-05-31T21:39:37Z17347935Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-condensing-boilers.pdf2018-08-02T21:42:48Z30895Results from CARD-funded pilot which tested the potential to cost-effectively achieve CIP program savings by providing guidance and technical assistance to designers and/or city plan reviewers in a way that would improve compliance with the Minnesota Energy Code.Minnesota Energy CodeCommercial Energy Code engResults from CARD-funded pilot which tested the potential to cost-effectively achieve CIP program savings by providing guidance and technical assistance to designers and/or city plan reviewers in a way that would improve compliance with the Minnesota Energy Code.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-343523" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2018-05-10T16:15:13Z17343523Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-energy-code-pilot.pdf2018-06-25T16:15:25Z30895Results from CARD-funded study which investigated the performance, cost-effectiveness, and energy savings from a smart water heater controller installed on 33 residential storage-type water heaters, 22 of which were natural gas and 11 of which were electric.Water Heater Controllersmart water heaterengResults from CARD-funded study which investigated the performance, cost-effectiveness, and energy savings from a smart water heater controller installed on 33 residential storage-type water heaters, 22 of which were natural gas and 11 of which were electric.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-345964" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2018-04-30T20:08:55Z17345964Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-water-heater-contoller.pdf2018-07-11T20:10:33Z30895Results from CARD-funded characterization study on the small commercial sector in Minnesota which provides insights on energy use and attitudes toward energy in this sector. The focus was on more comprehensive energy-efficiency opportunities that go beyond lighting retrofits.Small Commercial CharacterizationengResults from CARD-funded characterization study on the small commercial sector in Minnesota which provides insights on energy use and attitudes toward energy in this sector. The focus was on more comprehensive energy-efficiency opportunities that go beyond lighting retrofits.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-345962" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2018-04-30T20:04:55Z17345962Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-small-commercial-characterization.pdf2018-07-11T20:06:35Z30895Program development guide produced from CARD-funded study that determined on-farm energy practices and equipment for a range of farm operations, and then worked with a Minnesota electric cooperative to develop a pilot farm energy efficiency program based on implementing upgrades which provide the best savings opportunities and are the most likely to be installed.Rural Electric CooperativeFarm Efficiency ProgrammingfarmengProgram development guide produced from CARD-funded study that determined on-farm energy practices and equipment for a range of farm operations, and then worked with a Minnesota electric cooperative to develop a pilot farm energy efficiency program based on implementing upgrades which  provide the best savings opportunities and are the most likely to be installed.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-335162" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2018-03-27T19:48:57Z17335162Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-rural-electric-farm.pdf2018-04-09T19:51:23Z30895Results from CARD-funded project which estimated the energy consumption of pneumatic hand tools throughout Minnesota, estimated the savings potential if these tools were switched to electric tools, and developed a calculator tool for businesses to easily identify the costs, benefits, and simple payback period associated with switching from pneumatic to electric hand tools in their business.Pneumatic Toolselectric hand toolsengResults from CARD-funded project which estimated the energy consumption of pneumatic hand tools throughout Minnesota, estimated the savings potential if these tools were switched to electric tools, and developed a calculator tool for businesses to easily identify the costs, benefits, and simple payback period associated with switching from pneumatic to electric hand tools in their business.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-338348" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2018-03-16T18:08:17Z17338348Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-pneumatic-tools.pdf2018-05-04T18:33:31Z30895Informed by results a from CARD-funded study, this Policy Brief provides a condensed summary of the opportunities related to CIP-funded energy code compliance programs in Minnesota, and recommends policies for addressing the challenges associated with counting energy savings towards utility program goals.Energy Code Compliance ProgramsEnergy Code Complianceeng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Informed by results a from CARD-funded study, this Policy Brief provides a condensed summary of the opportunities related to CIP-funded energy code compliance programs in Minnesota, and recommends policies for addressing the challenges associated with counting energy savings towards utility program goals.</p>117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-345751" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2018-03-12T14:34:20Z17345751Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-energy-code-compliance.pdf2018-07-09T14:37:00Z30895Results from CARD-funded field demonstration which assessed the performance and acceptance of modulating gas valve retrofits and moisture sensor retrofits on commercial gas clothes dryersgas valve retrofitsretrofitsclothes dryerscommercial dryerengResults from CARD-funded field demonstration which assessed the performance and acceptance of modulating gas valve retrofits and moisture sensor retrofits on commercial gas clothes dryers. Applications for these new technologies include commercial laundromats and dry cleaners as well as any facility with an on premise laundry such as hotels, healthcare facilities, and gyms.117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-324839" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2018-01-15T20:52:04Z17324839Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-dryer-retrofit.pdf2018-01-23T21:01:51Z30895Results from CARD-funded study which identified priorities, considered alternatives, and developed initiatives for increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the low-income programs implemented by investor-owned utilities (IOUs) as part of their Conservation Improvement Program (CIP). Recommendations include ways to make polices clearer and more consistent, guidance to improve the quality of low-income program delivery, and opportunities for enhanced collaboration.investor-owned utilitiesinvestor owned utilitiesConservation Improvement ProgramCIPengResults from CARD-funded study which identified priorities, considered alternatives, and developed initiatives for increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the low-income programs implemented by investor-owned utilities (IOUs) as part of their Conservation Improvement Program (CIP). Recommendations include ways to make polices clearer and more consistent, guidance to improve the quality of low-income program delivery, and opportunities for enhanced collaboration.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-334972" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2017-12-31T22:23:48Z17334972Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-cip-spending-iou.pdf2018-04-09T15:12:25Z30895Results from CARD-funded study which identified priorities, considered alternatives, and developed initiatives for increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of low-income programs implemented by community-owned utilities (COUs) as part of their Conservation Improvement Program (CIP). Recommendations include ways to make polices clearer and more consistent, guidance to improve the quality of program delivery, and opportunities for enhanced collaboration.Conservation Improvement ProgramCIPcommunity-owned utilitiescommunity owned utilitiesCOUsengResults from CARD-funded study which identified priorities, considered alternatives, and developed initiatives for increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of low-income programs implemented by community-owned utilities (COUs) as part of their Conservation Improvement Program (CIP). Recommendations include ways to make polices clearer and more consistent, guidance to improve the quality of program delivery, and opportunities for enhanced collaboration.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-334971" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2017-12-31T22:20:59Z17334971Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-cip-spending-cou.pdf2018-04-09T15:12:25Z30895Results and recommendations from CARD-funded comprehensive assessment of Conservation Improvement Program (CIP) services delivered to low-income households by Minnesota’s investor-owned utilities (IOUs). The assessment includes a comparison of program performance to requirements; documentation of context in which programs are implemented; analysis of program design, implementation and performance; and identification of opportunities to enhance the performance of IOU low-income programs.investor-owned utilitiesinvestor owned utilitiesConservation Improvement ProgramCIPengResults and recommendations from CARD-funded comprehensive assessment of Conservation Improvement Program (CIP) services delivered to low-income households by Minnesota’s investor-owned utilities (IOUs). The assessment includes a comparison of program performance to requirements; documentation of context in which programs are implemented; analysis of program design, implementation and performance; and identification of opportunities to enhance the performance of IOU low-income programs.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-334967" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2017-12-31T22:15:56Z17334967Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-cip-process-eval-iou.pdf2018-04-09T15:12:25Z30895Results and recommendations from CARD-funded comprehensive assessment of Conservation Improvement Program (CIP) services delivered to low-income households by Minnesota’s community-owned utilities (COUs). The assessment includes a comparison of program performance to requirements; documentation of context in which programs are implemented; analysis of program design, implementation and performance; and identification of opportunities to enhance the performance of COU low-income programs.Conservation Improvement ProgramCIPCOU community-owned utilitiescommunity owned utilitiesengResults and recommendations from CARD-funded comprehensive assessment of Conservation Improvement Program (CIP) services delivered to low-income households by Minnesota’s community-owned utilities (COUs). The assessment includes a comparison of program performance to requirements; documentation of context in which programs are implemented; analysis of program design, implementation and performance; and identification of opportunities to enhance the performance of COU low-income programs.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-334963" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2017-12-31T22:09:35Z17334963Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-cip-process-eval-cou.pdf2018-04-09T15:12:25Z30895Overall results from CARD-funded study which developed data on number and characteristics of low-income households in Minnesota, and furnished information on utility low-income Conservation Improvement Program (CIP) related to regulatory guidelines, spending levels, and participants. Recommendations focus on helping the Department of Commerce and Minnesota utilities identify ways to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of low-income programs within CIP.Conservation Improvement ProgramCIPeng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Overall results from CARD-funded study which developed data on number and characteristics of low-income households in Minnesota, and furnished information on utility low-income Conservation Improvement Program (CIP) related to regulatory guidelines, spending levels, and participants. Recommendations focus on helping the Department of Commerce and Minnesota utilities identify ways to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of low-income programs within CIP.</p>117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-334958" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2017-12-31T22:01:57Z17334958Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-low-income-cip-evaluation.pdf2018-04-06T21:25:53Z30895Portfolio version of five reports from 2017 CARD-funded low-income CIP evaluation study. Includes Summary report; CIP Program Process Evaluation reports for COUs and IOUs; and CIP Program Regulatory and Policy Analyses for COUs and IOUs. Low Income CIP Evaluation StudyCIP evaluation studyengPortfolio version of five reports from 2017 CARD-funded low-income CIP evaluation study. Includes Summary report; CIP Program Process Evaluation reports for COUs and IOUs; and CIP Program Regulatory and Policy Analyses for COUs and IOUs.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-362816" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2017-12-31T20:36:35Z17362816Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-cip-evaluation-study.pdf2018-12-18T20:38:19Z30895Results from CARD-funded study that developed two specialized guides designed to provide energy savings through quality maintenance and operation of indoor public pool facilities: one guide for use by recommissioning providers working with Conservation Improvement Programs, and a second for facility operators. The project also investigated the energy impact from the use of the guides. Link includes copies of final report and the two guides.Indoor Public PoolPublic PoolIndoor Public Pool FacilitiesengResults from CARD-funded study that developed two specialized guides designed to provide energy savings through quality maintenance and operation of indoor public pool facilities: one guide for use by recommissioning providers working with Conservation Improvement Programs, and a second for  facility operators. The project also investigated the energy impact from the use of the guides. Link includes copies of final report and the two guides.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-335153" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2017-12-29T20:26:41Z17335153Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-indoor-public-pool.pdf2018-04-09T19:31:22Z30895This report characterizes existing utility interconnection practices and assesses opportunities to streamline them. This work for the Minnesota Solar Pathways Project was supported in part from a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.solar pathwaysminnesota solar pathwaysmn solar pathwayssolarengThis report characterizes existing utility interconnection practices and assesses opportunities to streamline them. This work for the Minnesota Solar Pathways Project was supported in part from a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-322157" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2017-12-26T22:03:34Z1732215730865http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/solar-pathways-streamline-interconnection.pdf2017-12-27T22:05:08Z30895Results from CARD-funded study which investigated the viability and energy impacts of two innovative data center liquid cooling technologies (one a fully-submersible technology and the other a direct-to-chip retrofit technology), which offer potential to reduce energy consumption in small- and medium-sized data centers.Liquid Cooling Data Center ServersengResults from CARD-funded study which investigated the viability and energy impacts of two innovative data center liquid cooling technologies (one a fully-submersible technology and the other a direct-to-chip retrofit technology), which offer potential to reduce energy consumption in small- and medium-sized data centers.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-334977" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2017-12-22T22:46:45Z17334977Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-dc-liquid-cooling.pdf2018-04-06T21:48:28Z30895Results from CARD-funded pilot of a procurement approach for new construction which specifies performance requirements, including energy targets, at a project’s conception before the design and construction team is hired. The project studied the viability of the approach, examined the role that CIPs could play, and tested the method in six projects.seventhwaveengResults from CARD-funded pilot of a procurement approach for new construction which specifies performance requirements, including energy targets, at a project’s conception before the design and construction team is hired. The project studied the viability of the approach, examined the role that CIPs could play, and tested the method in six projects.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-325787" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2017-12-08T22:52:50Z17325787Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-report-building-procurement.pdf2018-02-02T23:12:58Z30895Results from CARD-funded field assessment of a retrofit device which increases the efficiency of standard induced draft furnaces from 76%-82% to the 90%+ efficiency level typically associated with condensing furnaces. The research analyzed the performance, humidification benefits, and energy savings of the device in four Minnesota homescard reportretrofitting furnaceshumidifierengResults from CARD-funded field assessment of a retrofit device which increases the efficiency of standard induced draft furnaces from 76%-82% to the 90%+ efficiency level typically associated with condensing furnaces. The research analyzed the performance, humidification benefits, and energy savings of the device in four Minnesota homes117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-325866" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2017-12-07T15:15:22Z17325866Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-report-retrofit-furnace.pdf2018-02-06T15:16:01Z30895Results from CARD-funded study which explored two different approaches to engaging outpatient medical facilities in energy efficiency, covering such topics as the benefits and challenges of each ongoing commissioning strategy, energy savings achieved during the pilot implementation, and the barriers and opportunities facing the health care sector as it seeks to address energy efficiency.outpatient medical facilitiesengResults from CARD-funded study which explored two different approaches to engaging outpatient medical facilities in energy efficiency, covering such topics as the benefits and challenges of each ongoing commissioning strategy, energy savings achieved during the pilot implementation, and the barriers and opportunities facing the health care sector as it seeks to address energy efficiency.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-334976" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2017-11-20T22:43:45Z17334976Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-med-clinic-study.pdf2018-04-06T21:45:04Z30895Results from CARD-funded field test on recent generation of air source heat pumps (ASHPs) that have increased efficiencies and capacities during periods of colder outdoor air temperatures. The study evaluated these new cold climate ASHPs to understand how the systems perform in actual installations in Minnesota, and to assess their potential for inclusion in utility Conservation Improvement Programs.air source heat pumpsASHPsengResults from CARD-funded field test  on recent generation of  air source heat pumps (ASHPs) that have increased efficiencies and capacities during periods of colder outdoor air temperatures. The study evaluated these new cold climate ASHPs to understand how the systems perform in actual installations in Minnesota, and to assess their potential for inclusion in utility Conservation Improvement Programs.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-335159" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2017-11-01T19:44:30Z17335159Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-air-source-heat-pump.pdf2018-04-09T19:46:17Z30895Results from CARD-funded study which field tested condensing Rooftop Units (RTUs) at two sites in Minnesota in order to determine energy savings, cost effectiveness, and best practices in condensate management. The project also assessed potential for this emerging technology in expanding markets and applicability for inclusion in the Conservation Improvement Program.rooftop unitsrtusengResults from CARD-funded study which field tested condensing Rooftop Units (RTUs)  at two sites in Minnesota in order to determine energy savings, cost effectiveness, and best practices in condensate management. The project also assessed potential for this emerging technology in expanding markets and applicability for inclusion in the Conservation Improvement Program.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-335155" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2017-10-15T19:34:09Z17335155Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-condense-heating-rooftop-units.pdf2018-04-09T19:37:04Z30895In accordance with Minnesota Statutes section 216C.18, the Minnesota Department of Commerce (Department) issues a State Energy Policy and Conservation Report. Informally referred to as the “Quadrennial” or “Quad Report,” it identifies major emerging trends and issues in Minnesota’s energy supply, consumption, conservation, and costs. quad reportEnergy Policy and Conservation Quadrennial ReportEnergy Policy Conservationeng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">In accordance with Minnesota Statutes section 216C.18, the Minnesota Department of Commerce (Department) issues a State Energy Policy and Conservation Report. Informally referred to as the “Quadrennial” or “Quad Report,” it identifies major emerging trends and issues in Minnesota’s energy supply, consumption, conservation, and costs.</p>117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-313072" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2017-09-28T15:41:02Z17313072309203086530904http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/quad-report-2016.pdf2017-09-28T15:43:14Z30895Results from CARD-funded field study which compares the energy use and bill impacts of high-frequency industrial battery chargers to conventional industrial chargers in real world settings. The report also provides an overview of industrial battery charger technologies.battery chargerscardHigh Frequency Battery Chargers High Frequency Battery Chargers engResults from CARD-funded field study which compares the energy use and bill impacts of high-frequency industrial battery chargers to conventional industrial chargers in real world settings. The report also provides an overview of industrial battery charger technologies.117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-315557" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2017-09-08T14:03:01Z17315557Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-franklin-battery-charger-report.pdf2017-10-19T14:08:26Z30895Results from CARD-funded study which measured the technical and human potential of energy conservation behavior changes in the context of small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) in Minnesota. The study focused on six key business segments and ten behavior-based energy saving measures, estimating the savings potential of each energy conservation measure in the context of each business segment and highlighting low-cost/no cost actions small businesses may take to improve their efficiency and reduce costs.illumeStatewide Commercial Behavior Segmentation and Potential Studycommercial segmentation studyengResults from CARD-funded study which measured the technical and human potential of energy conservation behavior changes in the context of small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) in Minnesota. The study focused on six key business segments and ten behavior-based energy saving measures, estimating the savings potential of each energy conservation measure in the context of each business segment and highlighting low-cost/no cost actions small businesses may take to improve their efficiency and reduce costs.117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-314115" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2017-08-04T14:41:55Z17314115Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-illume-study.pdf2017-10-06T14:53:29Z30895Appendices to accompany the results from CARD-funded study which measured the technical and human potential of energy conservation behavior changes in the context of small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) in Minnesota. smbsCommercial Behavior Studyenergy conservationeng<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" /> Appendices to accompany the results from CARD-funded study which measured the technical and human potential of energy conservation behavior changes in the context of small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) in Minnesota.117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-314700" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2017-08-04T13:17:42Z17314700Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/rfp-card-illume-portfolio.pdf2017-10-12T13:18:52Z30895Results from CARD-funded study which developed, implemented, and assessed a pilot program targeting small embedded data centers (SEDCs) in Minnesota, with the intent of helping utility programs deliver cost-effective energy savings to that sector. It includes a market characterization, quantification of energy use, and evaluation of savings from installed energy efficiency measures.ceeconservationengResults from CARD-funded study which developed, implemented, and assessed a pilot program targeting small embedded data centers (SEDCs) in Minnesota, with the intent of helping utility programs deliver cost-effective energy savings to that sector. It includes a market characterization, quantification of energy use, and evaluation of savings from installed energy efficiency measures.117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-301778" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2017-06-29T22:27:20Z17301778Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-report-cee-2017.pdf2017-06-30T22:32:32Z30895Minnesota generated more than 22% of its electricity from renewable energy sources in 2016, according to figures compiled by the Minnesota Department of Commerce and the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).Renewable EnergyRenewable Energy reportengMinnesota generated more than 22% of its electricity from renewable energy sources in 2016, according to figures compiled by the Minnesota Department of Commerce and the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-297609" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2017-05-31T15:46:46Z172976093092030865http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/2016-renewable-energy-update.pdf2017-06-02T18:09:52Z30895Results from CARD-funded pilot program which explored an option for providing cost-effective new-construction energy-efficient design assistance to commercial building architects, engineers, contractors and owners in Minnesota markets served by smaller municipal and cooperative consumer-owned utilities who have more sporadic construction activity and limited budgets for providing such a program.mneeoMinnesota Net Energy Efficiency Optimizer engResults from CARD-funded pilot program which explored an option for providing cost-effective new-construction energy-efficient design assistance to commercial building architects, engineers, contractors and owners in Minnesota markets served by smaller municipal and cooperative consumer-owned utilities who have more sporadic construction activity and limited budgets for providing such a program.117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-301779" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2017-05-02T22:31:41Z17301779Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-report-mneeo-pilot.pdf2017-06-30T22:32:31Z30895Developed as part of a CARD-funded study this short guide emphasizes the validation of energy recovery performance and the identification of lost recovery or ineffective operationenergy recoveryexhaustair to air exhaustengDeveloped as part of a CARD-funded study this short guide emphasizes the validation of energy recovery performance and the identification of lost recovery or ineffective operation.117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-297814" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2017-04-28T14:37:08Z17297814Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-report-cee-erv-operations.pdf2017-06-01T14:39:08Z30895Developed as part of a CARD-funded study this guide leads an operator/owner through the practical details of how common exhaust air-to-air energy recovery systems in institutional and commercial buildings work in order to help them understand operation and performance expectations.energy recoveryenergy recovery ventilationexhaustengDeveloped as part of a CARD-funded study this guide leads an operator/owner through the practical details of how common exhaust air-to-air energy recovery systems in institutional and commercial buildings work in order to help them understand operation and performance expectations.117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-297813" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2017-04-28T14:33:34Z17297813Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-report-cee-erv-practical.pdf2017-06-01T14:39:12Z30895Results from CARD-funded study which used available data to characterize commercial and institutional ERVs in Minnesota and then monitored the performance of representative ERV systems, identified and rectified problems that diminish ERV performance, and documented the energy use and costs associated with under-performing ERVs.cardervenergy recovery ventilationengResults from CARD-funded study which used available data to characterize commercial and institutional ERVs in Minnesota and then monitored the performance of representative ERV systems, identified and rectified problems that diminish ERV performance, and documented the energy use and costs associated with under-performing ERVs.117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-297810" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2017-04-28T14:30:36Z17297810Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-report-cee-erv.pdf2017-06-01T14:39:08Z30895Results from CARD-funded field assessments in a random sample of selected businesses spread across a random sample of 10 communities which quantified remaining T12 stock in Minnesota and confirmed that T12 lighting is still in active use in many non-residentiacardt12fluorescentledengResults from CARD-funded field assessments in a random sample of selected businesses spread across a random sample of 10 communities which quantified remaining T12 stock in Minnesota and confirmed that T12 lighting is still in active use in many non-residentia117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-286491" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2017-03-31T14:35:33Z17286491Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-t12-lighting.pdf2017-04-07T14:37:16Z30895Results from a Card-funded study which characterized existing packaged roof-top units and the new/replacement market for roof-top units in Minnesota, and monitored the energy performance of a sample of roof-top units. caredRoof top unitgas use energy use modelengAn adjunct document to the CARD roof-top unit characterization and performance study final report which displays the natural gas and electric models for each RTU with sufficient data to generate a significant model.117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-284060" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2017-03-08T17:17:05Z17284060Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-seventhwave-2017-rtu-supplement.pdf2017-03-14T16:22:45Z30895Results from a Card-funded study which characterized existing packaged roof-top units and the new/replacement market for roof-top units in Minnesota, and monitored the energy performance of a sample of roof-top units.cardcommercial roof topseventhwaveengResults from a Card-funded study which characterized existing packaged roof-top units and the new/replacement market for roof-top units in Minnesota, and monitored the energy performance of a sample of roof-top units.117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-284059" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2017-03-08T17:12:35Z17284059Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-seventhwave-2017-rtu.pdf2017-03-14T16:22:38Z30895Results from CARD-funded study which assessed the impact of real operating conditions on commercial condensing boiler efficiencies and identified options for utility programs to improve performance. The study investigated impacts of actual boiler temperature, load fluctuations, tuning, and staging control through long-term field monitoring in 12 buildingscondensingboilerboiler temperatureengResults from CARD-funded study which assessed the impact of real operating conditions on commercial condensing boiler efficiencies and identified options for utility programs to improve performance. The study investigated impacts of actual boiler temperature, load fluctuations, tuning, and staging control through long-term field monitoring in 12 buildings117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-286617" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2016-12-31T18:55:46Z17286617Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-boiler-optimization.pdf2017-05-31T15:48:20Z30895Results from CARD-funded field demonstration and modeling study which measured envelope air leakage reduction and estimated energy savings for air sealing new and existing multifamily units in Minnesota buildings using an aerosol process. The research also refined the unit preparation and sealing process.CARDair leakageaerosolengResults from CARD-funded field demonstration and modeling study which measured envelope air leakage reduction and estimated energy savings for air sealing new and existing multifamily units in Minnesota buildings using an aerosol process. The research also refined the unit preparation and sealing process.117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-298627" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2016-12-30T21:30:36Z17298627Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-cee-aerosol.pdf2017-06-08T15:58:33Z30895Executive Summary from CARD-funded field demonstration and modeling study which measured envelope air leakage reduction and estimated energy savings for air sealing new and existing multifamily units in Minnesota buildings using an aerosol process. The research also refined the unit preparation and sealing processaerosolair leakagesealantengExecutive Summary from CARD-funded field demonstration and modeling study which measured envelope air leakage reduction and estimated energy savings for air sealing new and existing multifamily units in Minnesota buildings using an aerosol process. The research also refined the unit preparation and sealing process117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-298704" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2016-12-30T17:02:13Z17298704Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-cee-aerosol-summary.pdf2017-06-08T16:04:09Z30895Results from CARD-funded study which characterized and measured duct leakage in several Minnesota commercial and institutional buildings; completed retrofit duct sealing on a subset of duct systems to estimate the energy savings and cost effectiveness of duct sealing; and developed and tested a screening criteria in a small pilot program.card reportduct leakageretrofit duct sealingengResults from CARD-funded study which characterized and measured duct leakage in several Minnesota commercial and institutional buildings; completed retrofit duct sealing on a subset of duct systems to estimate the energy savings and cost effectiveness of duct sealing; and developed and tested a screening criteria in a small pilot program.117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-294185" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2016-12-01T22:05:41Z17294185Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-duct-leakage.pdf2017-05-10T21:08:13Z30895Card-funded report on demonstration of an advanced heat recovery system that simultaneously captures waste heat and water vapor in industrial and large commercial boiler exhaust gases. The application in this demonstration is on a 1,000 HP boiler at a Minnesota food processing plant.Heat Recoverywaste heatCardengCard-funded report on demonstration of an advanced heat recovery system that simultaneously captures waste heat and water vapor in industrial and large commercial boiler exhaust gases. The application in this demonstration is on a 1,000 HP boiler at a Minnesota food processing plant.117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-266012" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2016-11-15T17:59:22Z17266012Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-advanced-heat-recovery-system.pdf2016-12-08T18:13:49Z30895Card-funded report on the in site performance of residential ground source heat pump (GSHP) systems in Minnesota. Results provide basis for direct comparison of the GSHP systems to more traditional heating and cooling systems as well as data that informs appropriate financial and policy incentives to overcome existing barriers to market acceptance of GSHP systems.card reportcardground source heat pumpGSHP engCard-funded report on the in site performance of residential ground source heat pump (GSHP) systems in Minnesota. Results provide basis for direct comparison of the GSHP systems to more traditional heating and cooling systems as well as data that informs appropriate financial and policy incentives to overcome existing barriers to market acceptance of GSHP systems.117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-266008" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2016-11-08T17:54:28Z17266008Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-residential-gound-source-heat-pump-study.pdf2016-12-08T18:13:47Z30895Card-funded report on results of field research to demonstrate and measure the savings from potential plug load reduction strategies in office buildings. The study also characterizes the types of devices and baseline usage in offices, and documents occupant acceptance, operational issues, and cost-effectiveness of reduction strategies. Plug Load baseline usageeng<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Card-funded report on results of field research to demonstrate and measure the savings from potential plug load reduction strategies in office buildings. The study also characterizes the types of devices and baseline usage in offices, and documents occupant acceptance, operational issues, and cost-effectiveness of reduction strategies.</div>117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-263125" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2016-10-31T17:46:38Z17263125Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-office-plug-load-reduction.pdf2016-11-15T22:38:12Z30895Card-funded study characterizing energy–related aspects of manufactured homes in Minnesota based on large telephone survey of people living in these homes and site visits to 99 such homes. cipseventh waveperformance baselineManufactured HomesengCard-funded study characterizing energy–related aspects of manufactured homes in Minnesota based on large telephone survey of people living in these homes and site visits to 99 such homes.0<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-260948" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2016-10-20T19:29:33Z17260948http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-report-seventhwave_2016.pdf2016-10-21T19:32:04Z30895Results from CARD-funded research which looked at savings potential and program strategies associated with quality installation and maintenance of residential HVAC equipment in Minnesota. The study included interviews with trade allies, telephone surveys with more than 700 homeowners, field tests on more than 100 residential systems and a year’s monitoring on nearly 60 systems.cardinsullationair conditionerheat pumpengResults from CARD-funded research which looked at savings potential and program strategies associated with quality installation and maintenance of residential HVAC equipment in Minnesota. The study included interviews with trade allies, telephone surveys with more than 700 homeowners, field tests on more than 100 residential systems and a year’s monitoring on nearly 60 systems.117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-290734" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2016-09-30T21:10:25Z17290734Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-improving-insullation.pdf2017-04-20T21:14:24Z30895Card-funded report documenting results of pilot which integrated energy assessment strategies and lean manufacturing tools into MnTAP-sponsored intern projects designed to provide Minnesota manufacturers with energy efficiency recommendations and direct implementation assistancecardManufacturing E2 Assessments GreenLeanSM eng<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Card-funded report documenting results of pilot which integrated energy assessment strategies and lean manufacturing tools into MnTAP-sponsored intern projects designed to provide Minnesota manufacturers with energy efficiency recommendations and direct implementation assistance.</div>117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-248570" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2016-06-30T18:21:58Z17248570Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-report-motivating-manufacturing.pdf2016-07-06T18:24:16Z30895Card-funded report detailing energy usage, environmental impact and potential plant production benefits from growing leafy greens, basil, Swiss chard and cucumbers in greenhouses under a light emitting diode (LED) and adaptive control technology system designed for the horticulture market.LED horticulture greenhouses light emitting diodeeng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Card-funded report detailing energy usage, environmental impact and potential plant production benefits from growing leafy greens, basil, Swiss chard and cucumbers in greenhouses under a light emitting diode (LED) and adaptive control technology designed for the horticulture market.</p>117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-114182" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2016-05-27T21:20:47Z17114182Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-report-greenhouse-led.pdf2016-05-31T21:22:51Z30895Card-funded report on a three-year pilot to develop and implement a city-wide, behavior-based energy efficiency program, which details the key strategies used, energy and dollars saved, changes in employee attitudes, lessons learned and recommendations for implementing a similar program in other cities.cardbehavior-based energy efficiency programengCard-funded report on a three-year pilot to develop and implement a city-wide, behavior-based energy efficiency program, which details the key strategies used, energy and dollars saved, changes in employee attitudes, lessons learned and recommendations for implementing a similar program in other cities.117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-231749" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2016-05-06T19:53:05Z17231749Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-report-class5-citywide.pdf2016-05-13T19:54:48Z30895Card-funded report on project which investigated homes with high electric or natural gas usage in order to identify the factors which contribute to high use; test the feasibility of remote analysis of energy-saving opportunities; determine conservation measures that have the greatest saving potential; explore consumer perceptions and motivations; and identify conservation program interventions to effectively target high users.cardHigh Usageeng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Card-funded report on project which investigated homes with high electric or natural gas usage in order to identify the factors which contribute to high use; test the feasibility of remote analysis of energy-saving opportunities; determine conservation measures that have the greatest saving potential; explore consumer perceptions and motivations; and identify conservation program interventions to effectively target high users.</p>117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-242508" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2016-04-25T13:53:23Z17242508Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-high-usage.pdf2016-05-26T13:55:15Z30895Card-funded report on the interim results from a multi-level field study characterizing commercial packaged roof-top units in Minnesota, including their numbers, types, and capacities as well as the features of the buildings in which they are located and the attributes of the occupants and owners of those buildings. cardcommercial packaged roof-top unitseng<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Card-funded report on the interim results from a multi-level field study characterizing commercial packaged roof-top units in Minnesota, including their numbers, types, and capacities as well as the features of the buildings in which they are located and the attributes of the occupants and owners of those buildings.</p>117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-233254" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2016-03-31T21:24:27Z17233254Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-seventhwave-rtu.pdf2016-05-19T21:25:18Z30895Card-funded report which evaluates the energy conservation potential of displacement ventilation in Minnesota commercial buildings and identifies possible barriers to its market adoption. Displacement Ventilation cardEnergy Conservation engCard-funded report which evaluates the energy conservation potential of displacement ventilation in Minnesota commercial buildings and identifies possible barriers to its market adoption.117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-223456" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2016-03-28T20:51:37Z17223456Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-report-dv-final-2016.pdf2016-04-19T20:53:34Z308952015 Minnesota Renewable Energy UpdateRenewable energyMinnesota2015eng2015 Minnesota Renewable Energy Update117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-201978" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2016-03-28T14:39:07Z17201978http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/mn-renewable-energy-update-2015-page-numbers.pdf2016-04-01T12:58:20Z30895The study results show that the addition of wind and solar generation to supply 40% of Minnesota’s annual electric retail sales can be reliably accommodated by the electric power system.mritselectric generationsolar generationMinnesota Renewable Energy Integration & Transmission StudyengThe study results show that the addition of wind and solar generation to supply 40% of Minnesota’s annual electric retail sales can be reliably accommodated by the electric power system.816480<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-194433" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2016-03-21T15:27:25Z17194433http://mn.gov/commerce/industries/energy/distributed-energy/mrits.jsp2016-03-21T15:31:14Z30895Funding for the Conservation Applied Research and Development program (CARD), Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs), and Sustainable Buildings 2030 (SB2030) has been established through Minnesota Statute section 216B.241 in the Conservation Improvement Program (CIP). These funds originate from utility assessments that provide resources to the Minnesota Department of Commerce (“Commerce” or “Department”) and other legislatively named entities to support achievement of Minnesota’s statewide energy policy goals. Each of these programs is uniquely positioned to help continuously achieve energy efficiency and renewable energy project implementation throughout the state. The following report details the activities of each of these programs.cardcipcertssb2030engFunding for the Conservation Applied Research and Development program (CARD), Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs), and Sustainable Buildings 2030 (SB2030) has been established through Minnesota Statute section 216B.241 in the Conservation Improvement Program (CIP). These funds originate from utility assessments that provide resources to the Minnesota Department of Commerce (“Commerce” or “Department”) and other legislatively named entities to support achievement of Minnesota’s statewide energy policy goals. Each of these programs is uniquely positioned to help continuously achieve energy efficiency and renewable energy project implementation throughout the state. The following report details the activities of each of these programs.117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-191028" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2016-03-16T09:18:19Z17191028http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/legislative-rpt-card-certs-2016.pdf2016-03-16T09:19:51Z30895CARD-funded manual to identify, screen, and diagnose performance issues in, and develop retrofit work scopes to improve the performance of central exhaust and corridor ventilation systems or trash chutes in multifamily buildings. Procedures in the guide are based on processes, tools, methods and techniques which were field tested in 18 multifamily building ventilation systems.Retrofit GuideVentilation Assessment CARDexhaust trash engCARD-funded manual to identify, screen, and diagnose performance issues in, and develop retrofit work scopes to improve the performance of central exhaust and corridor ventilation systems or trash chutes in multifamily buildings. Procedures in the guide are based on processes, tools, methods and techniques which were field tested in 18 multifamily building ventilation systems.117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-115768" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2016-01-11T10:16:35Z17115768Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-report-mf-family-vent-retrofit.pdf2016-02-08T10:17:21Z30895A Reference Guide to Minnesota Electric and Natural-Gas Utilities 1965-2012Utility Data BookElectric Gas engA Reference Guide to Minnesota Electric and Natural-Gas Utilities 1965-2012117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-91152" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2016-01-05T14:39:07Z1791152http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/utility-data-book-2012.pdf2016-01-05T14:40:12Z30895Commerce disseminates information about CHP opportunities through updates to this webpage and ongoing communications to stakeholders about next steps established in the action plan. chpcombined heat and powerheatengCommerce disseminates information about CHP opportunities through updates to this webpage and ongoing communications to stakeholders about next steps established in the action plan. 117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-81610" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2015-12-01T14:52:14Z1781610http://mn.gov/commerce/industries/energy/distributed-energy/combined-heat-power.jsp2015-12-10T14:59:19Z30895CARD-funded assessment of the aggregate statewide economic impact of utility Conservation Improvement Program activities completed from 2008 through 2013 and resulting energy savings that accrue through 2032.Conservation Improvement Programenergy energy savings cipengCARD-funded assessment of the aggregate statewide economic impact of utility Conservation Improvement Program activities completed from 2008 through 2013 and resulting energy savings that accrue through 2032.117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-81661" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2015-10-22T11:26:41Z1781661Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-report-aggregate-eco-impact-cip-2008-2013.pdf2015-12-11T11:36:51Z30895Results from a Card-funded pilot targeting restaurants which attempted to utilized HVAC and refrigeration contractors to recruit customers, provide direct-install of measures and bid on recommissioning and preventative maintenance for refrigeration, heating and cooling equipment. The study also field tested an evaporator efficiency controller.recommissioning KE2 Thermrestaurant defrost control,direct installengResults from a Card-funded pilot targeting restaurants which attempted to utilized HVAC and refrigeration contractors to recruit customers, provide direct-install of measures and bid on recommissioning and preventative maintenance for refrigeration, heating and cooling equipment. The study also field tested an evaporator efficiency controller117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-284548" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2015-10-14T15:40:23Z17284548Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-michaels-restrcx.pdf2017-03-20T15:43:38Z30895The CHP Action Plan summarizes the key findings of Commerce’s CHP work and synthesizes the findings to inform clear and achievable objectives that could help lead to potential CHP implementation in Minnesota. CHP combined heat and powerengThe CHP Action Plan summarizes the key findings of Commerce’s CHP work and synthesizes the findings to inform clear and achievable objectives that could help lead to potential CHP implementation in Minnesota. 117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-81609" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2015-10-01T14:49:51Z1781609http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/abridged-final-chp-action-plan-2015.pdf2015-12-10T14:59:21Z30895The CHP Action Plan summarizes the key findings of Commerce’s CHP work and synthesizes the findings to inform clear and achievable objectives that could help lead to potential CHP implementation in Minnesota. October 2015.combined heat and powerchpenergyengThe CHP Action Plan summarizes the key findings of Commerce’s CHP work and synthesizes the findings to inform clear and achievable objectives that could help lead to potential CHP implementation in Minnesota. October 2015.117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-81608" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2015-09-01T14:45:51Z1781608http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/final-unabridged-chp-action-plan-2015.pdf2015-12-10T14:59:22Z30895CARD-funded report detailing results of a field study on institutional tuning of lighting controls in 17 commercial building spaces which verified energy savings and documented best practices for how this process could be included in utility CIP offerings in Minnesota.cardEnergy savings institutional tuninglightingengCARD-funded report detailing results of a field study on institutional tuning of lighting controls in 17 commercial building spaces which verified energy savings and documented best practices for how this process could be included in utility CIP offerings in Minnesota.117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-81270" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2015-08-21T17:16:45Z1781270Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-report-lighting-levels-commercial.pdf2015-12-11T11:09:02Z30895Lessons learned from observed practical approachesEnergy Demand ControlVentilationcardengCARD-funded report on demand control ventilation in Minnesota including quantifying the impacts of implementation, investigating opportunities to improve existing system operation through commissioning, and describing best practices.117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-81271" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2015-07-31T17:18:45Z1781271Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-report-energy-savings-demand-control-ventilation.pdf2015-12-11T11:08:25Z30895CARD-funded final report on the feasibility of utilizing large scale benchmarking in multifamily buildings which details study design, methodology, and impacts; demonstrates uses, barriers to, and strategies for engaging building owners; and shows potential as a standalone strategy, component of a holistic approach, or policy tool. energy and water benchmarkingconservationcardsengCARD-funded final report on the feasibility of utilizing large scale benchmarking in multifamily buildings which details study design, methodology, and impacts; demonstrates uses, barriers to, and strategies for engaging building owners; and shows potential as a standalone strategy, component of a holistic approach, or policy tool. 117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-70995" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2015-06-30T17:33:34Z1770995Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/bright2016-mfbenchmark-final.pdf2015-12-11T11:39:33Z30895Market Potential for Minnesota’s Hospitality SectorHospitality cardenergyefficiencyengCARD-funded report discussing results from a pilot study in 38 Minnesota Hotels which explored energy use, potential conservation measures, the impact of energy efficiency on guest comfort, and opportunities for utility conservation program design and incentive offerings. 117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-81268" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2015-06-22T17:13:56Z1781268Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-report-market-potential-hospitality.pdf2015-12-11T11:07:42Z30895CARD-funded impact evaluation quantifying the measurable impacts of the EnergyScoreCard tool and service on participating buildings (treatment versus control group) over two years.energy and water benchmarksconservationenergyfinal reportengCARD-funded impact evaluation quantifying the measurable impacts of the EnergyScoreCard tool and service on participating buildings (treatment versus control group) over two years.117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-70994" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2015-05-30T17:34:13Z1770994Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://www.mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/bright_2015_mfbechmark-impacteval_final.pdf2015-12-11T11:40:49Z30895CARD-funded process evaluation quantifying the effectiveness of the EnergyScoreCards service over two years (through surveys administered for treatment group, control group, implementation staff, and utility partners), and detailing how multifamily building owners and managers perceive, analyze and implement water and energy savings opportunities in their buildings. Benchmarking Water EnergyScoreCardsengCARD-funded process evaluation quantifying the effectiveness of the EnergyScoreCards service over two years (through surveys administered for treatment group, control group, implementation staff, and utility partners), and detailing how multifamily building owners and managers perceive, analyze and implement water and energy savings opportunities in their buildings. 117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-81660" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2015-05-30T11:25:15Z1781660Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-report-process-eval-energyscorecards.pdf2015-12-11T11:40:48Z30895Card-funded report on innovative program approach which partnered with a local milk cooperative to benchmark energy use and identify and deliver energy savings measures to dairy farms.Dairy Cooperative CARDEnergy Efficiencydairy farmsengCard-funded report on innovative program approach which partnered with a local milk cooperative to benchmark energy use and identify and deliver energy savings measures to dairy farms.117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-115788" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2015-05-29T11:41:44Z17115788Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-report-tmp-dairy-ee.pdf2016-02-09T11:42:14Z30895CARD-funded literature review and benchmarking analysis on utility-sponsored energy efficiency programs that use social science-based behavioral insights to generate savings. The report provides background and guidance for making informed decisions regarding the design, evaluation and regulatory treatment of these programs.CARDbenchmarking efficiency energy behavioral engCARD-funded literature review and benchmarking analysis on utility-sponsored energy efficiency programs that use social science-based behavioral insights to generate savings. The report provides background and guidance for making informed decisions regarding the design, evaluation and regulatory treatment of these programs.117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-81659" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2015-05-04T11:10:29Z1781659Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-report-energy-efficiency-behavorial-prog.pdf2015-12-11T11:22:49Z30895Card-funded White Paper which estimates the energy use necessary for typical Minnesota hot water usage patterns, and analyzes the potential impacts of HPWHs on space conditioning. These calculations were used to develop two applications designed to assist homeowners and utility program managers to make informed decisions about HPWH total energy savings and peak demand reduction. hot waterspace conditioningHPWHs energy engCard-funded White Paper which estimates the energy use necessary for typical Minnesota hot water usage patterns, and analyzes the potential impacts of HPWHs on space conditioning. These calculations were used to develop two applications designed to assist homeowners and utility program managers to make informed decisions about HPWH total energy savings and peak demand reduction.117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-99080" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2015-04-16T09:24:44Z1799080Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-report-heat-pump-water-heater.pdf2016-01-08T09:25:06Z30895In this study, Commerce recommends that the legislature further explore and define the primary objective of Minnesota’s state energy efficiency policy goals.energy savingefficiency engIn this study, Commerce recommends that the legislature further explore and define the primary objective of Minnesota’s state energy efficiency policy goals.117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-81611" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2015-04-10T14:54:03Z1781611http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/esg-legislative-rpt.pdf2015-12-10T14:59:23Z30895The study results show that the addition of wind and solar generation to supply 40% of Minnesota’s annual electric retail sales can be reliably accommodated by the electric power system. solartransmissionrenewableengThe study results show that the addition of wind and solar generation to supply 40% of Minnesota’s annual electric retail sales can be reliably accommodated by the electric power system. 117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-81612" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2014-10-31T14:57:11Z1781612http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/mrits-report-2014.pdf2016-03-21T15:29:51Z30895Minnesota's Clean Energy Economy Profile report is the state's most comprehensive effort to quantify the businesses employment, wages, and investments directly engaged in the clean energy economy. Clean Energy Economy ProfileengMinnesota's Clean Energy Economy Profile report is the state's most comprehensive effort to quantify the businesses employment, wages, and investments directly engaged in the clean energy economy. 117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-116031" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2014-10-01T13:06:55Z17116031http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/mn-clean-energy-econ-full-rpt.pdf2016-02-11T13:07:53Z30895The Minnesota Department of Commerce convened a stakeholder meeting to address the need and scope for a generic proceeding on standby rates. stakeholder Standby RatesRatesengThe Minnesota Department of Commerce convened a stakeholder meeting to address the need and scope for a generic proceeding on standby rates. 0<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-81657" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2014-09-11T10:29:29Z1781657http://mn.gov/commerce/industries/energy/distributed-energy/standby-rates.jsp2015-12-11T10:48:12Z30895Two reports and a policy brief covering results from a CARD-funded study on combined heat and power (CHP) potential in Minnesota. One report describes the extent and characteristics of existing CHP capacity, provides an estimate of market size (constrained only by technology limits), and assesses the potential for CHP based on the economics of a range of CHP technologies. The second assesses alternative approaches to potential changes in Minnesota policies and programs to increase implantation of CHP. The policy brief summarizes key results from both.Technical, Economic & Policy AssessmentCombined Heat and Power PotentialCHPengTwo reports and a policy brief covering results from a CARD-funded study on combined heat and power (CHP) potential in Minnesota. One report describes the extent and characteristics of existing CHP capacity, provides an estimate of market size (constrained only by technology limits), and assesses the potential for CHP based on the economics of a range of CHP technologies. The second assesses alternative approaches to potential changes in Minnesota policies and programs to increase implantation of CHP. The policy brief summarizes key results from both.117520<custom:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-399991" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2014-07-31T18:50:18Z17399991Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/chp-tech-econ-policy-assessment.pdf2019-08-21T18:52:51Z30895CARD-funded report which assesses alternative approaches to potential changes in Minnesota policies and programs to increase implantation of combined heat and power (CHP). This report incorporates key results from a related CARD-funded study (Assessment of the Technical and Economic Potential for CHP in Minnesota). CHPcombined heat and poweCARDTechnical Economic engCARD-funded report which assesses alternative approaches to potential changes in Minnesota policies and programs to increase implantation of combined heat and power (CHP). This report incorporates key results from a related CARD-funded study (Assessment of the Technical and Economic Potential for CHP in Minnesota). 117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-81664" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2014-07-01T11:34:10Z1781664Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-report-chp-policies-potential.pdf2015-12-11T11:36:43Z30895CARD-funded report which describes the extent and characteristics of the existing CHP capacity, provides an estimate of market size (constrained only by technology limits), and assesses the potential for CHP based on the economics of a range of CHP technologies. Key results from this report are incorporated into a related CARD-funded study (Minnesota Combined Heat and Power Policies and Potential).engCARD-funded report which describes the extent and characteristics of the existing CHP capacity, provides an estimate of market size (constrained only by technology limits), and assesses the potential for CHP based on the economics of a range of CHP technologies. Key results from this report are incorporated into a related CARD-funded study (Minnesota Combined Heat and Power Policies and Potential).117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-81663" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2014-07-01T11:31:28Z1781663Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-report-assess-technical-eco-chp.pdf2015-12-11T11:36:36Z30895The Minnesota Department of Commerce submitted a methodology for calculating the VOS tariff to the Public Utilities Commission.VOS SolarMethodologyengThe Minnesota Department of Commerce submitted a methodology for calculating the VOS tariff to the Public Utilities Commission.117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-81656" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2014-04-04T10:26:06Z178165630865http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/vos-methodology.pdf2016-01-08T12:09:04Z30895CARD-funded report which examines how existing standby rates and net metering policies affect the market acceptance of CHP projects in Minnesota with recommendations to reduce the barriers these factors impose on CHP development. The report includes modeling of the economic potential of CHP projects in the service territories of investor owned utilities in Minnesota under current versus hypothetically improved standby rates. CHP Combined Heat and PowerNet MeteringStandby RatesratesCARDengCARD-funded report which examines how existing standby rates and net metering policies affect the market acceptance of CHP projects in Minnesota with recommendations to reduce the barriers these factors impose on CHP development. The report includes modeling of the economic potential of CHP projects in the service territories of investor owned utilities in Minnesota under current versus hypothetically improved standby rates. 117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-81662" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2014-04-01T11:28:59Z1781662Conservation Applied Research & Development81269http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/card-report-anal-standby-rates-net-metering.pdf2015-12-11T11:36:37Z30895This study analyzes the potential costs and benefits of expanding the installation of solar thermal projects in residential and commercial buildings in Minnesota. Solar Heating Cooling thermalengThis study analyzes the potential costs and benefits of expanding the installation of solar thermal projects in residential and commercial buildings in Minnesota. 816480<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-81653" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2014-03-07T10:18:20Z1781653http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/value-solar-heating-cooling.pdf2015-12-18T14:57:22Z30895This report examines the potential costs and benefits of grid-connected electrical energy storage technology located at the utility customer’s home or business.energy energy storage technologygridelectric energy storageengThis report examines the potential costs and benefits of grid-connected electrical energy storage technology located at the utility customer’s home or business.117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-81654" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2014-01-01T10:21:56Z1781654http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/utility-managed-storge-study.pdf2015-12-11T10:33:03Z30895This report develops the scope for a study of how Minnesota can achieve a sustainable energy system that does not rely on fossil fuels. Energy fossil fuelsustainable engThis report develops the scope for a study of how Minnesota can achieve a sustainable energy system that does not rely on fossil fuels. 816480<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-81649" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2013-12-01T10:00:12Z1781649http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/scoping-energy-future-study.pdf2015-12-18T14:57:22Z30895This report takes an in-depth look at regulatory barriers to and opportunities for microgrid development to enhance energy assurance in the state of Minnesota, with recommendations to address barriers and identify pathways to facilitate microgrid development. microgrid energy Energy AssuranceengThis report takes an in-depth look at regulatory barriers to and opportunities for microgrid development to enhance energy assurance in the state of Minnesota, with recommendations to address barriers and identify pathways to facilitate microgrid development. 117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-81658" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2013-09-30T10:30:43Z1781658http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/microgrid.pdf2015-12-11T10:33:01Z30895In accordance with Minnesota Statutes section 216C.18, the Minnesota Department of Commerce (Department) issues a State Energy Policy and Conservation Report. Informally referred to as the “Quadrennial” or “Quad Report,” it identifies major emerging trends and issues in Minnesota’s energy supply, consumption, conservation, and costsquad reportengIn accordance with Minnesota Statutes section 216C.18, the Minnesota Department of Commerce (Department) issues a State Energy Policy and Conservation Report. Informally referred to as the “Quadrennial” or “Quad Report,” it identifies major emerging trends and issues in Minnesota’s energy supply, consumption, conservation, and costs117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-116029" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2012-02-11T13:02:10Z17116029http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/quad-report.pdf2016-02-11T13:07:53Z30895In January, 2008, Governor Pawlenty issued an Energy Initiative to create the Governor’s Clean Energy Technology Collaborative (CETC). Nineteen members were appointed to CETC in September, 2008. The group was asked to develop a Clean Energy Technology Roadmap outlining Minnesota’s research and development vision, along with an action plan and related milestones, to ensure that Minnesota achieves the clean energy goals passed into law by the Legislature in 2007. CETC held six meetings from November, 2008 to April, 2009 in order to carry out this task.Clean Energy Technology CollaborativejobsMN Clean Energy Economy Reportrenewable energysmart gridclean energy policy enga project to identify Minnesota's most promising research and development opportunities for achieving the state's clean energy goals 117520<tcdl:Link urlOnly="true" type="Component" destination="tcm:17-153134" templateURI="tcm:0-0-0" origin="tcm:0-0-0" />2010-02-10T09:54:55Z17153134http://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/mn-clean-energy-tech-roadmap.pdf2016-02-24T09:58:08Z