Case Study: Minnesota Codes and Appliance Standards Roadmap
Building the Foundation for Codes & Standards in Minnesota
Client
The Minnesota Department of Commerce, through its Conservation Applied Research and Development (CARD) program, aimed to build a state-level foundation for incorporating codes and appliance standards activities into Minnesota energy efficiency program efforts.
The Issue
Minnesota lacked a formalized approach for integrating building codes and appliance standards into its energy savings strategy, limiting the state’s utilities from claiming savings through these measures. The Department of Commerce was interested in pathways for Minnesota utilities to participate in and claim savings from codes and standards activities.
In this short video, the 2050 Partners team shares how we supported the Minnesota Department of Commerce in developing a strategic roadmap for a utility-participation-ready codes and standards program.
Who Should Watch
- Utility program administrators
- State and local energy office staff
- Energy efficiency policymakers
- Codes and standards advocates
- Regulatory and compliance professionals
What You’ll Learn
- The vision behind Minnesota’s CARD-funded codes and appliance standards initiative
- How 2050 Partners approached roadmap development for long-term savings and utility engagement
- What makes utilities critical partners in codes and standards advancement
- Common barriers to early adoption and how the project team overcame them
- How early stakeholder alignment created momentum for lasting change
Why It Matters
As states look to maximize energy savings and meet decarbonization targets, clear strategies for implementing and quantifying the impacts of codes and standards are more important than ever. This video highlights Minnesota’s early efforts to lead by example and how thoughtful stakeholder engagement can turn an ambitious plan into a practical path forward.
Contact us today to learn more about the MN CARD program or how 2050 Partners can help support your decarbonization goals.
