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Minnesota Sustainable Building Guidelines
Overview
Visit the B3 Guidelines website for Minnesota, which are required on all state-funded projects.
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The sustainable building guideline used by Admin and the state at large is called Buildings, Benchmarks & Beyond (B3). Admin has worked with the Minnesota Department of Commerce, the University of Minnesota’s Center for Sustainable Building Research, and outside contractors and consultants to develop and support B3. B3 is similar to other energy-efficient building standards, such as the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, but it has been tailored to the specific needs of Minnesota buildings.
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ACEEE: State Scorecards
The State Scorecard serves as a benchmark for state efforts in terms of economic growth, securing environmental benefits, and increasing communities’ resilience in the face of the uncertain costs and supplies of necessary energy resources.
The White House: State IRA Fact Sheets
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E4TheFuture: 2022 Minnesota Energy Efficiency Jobs Report
See the 2022 Minnesota Energy Efficiency Jobs Report by E4theFuture.