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Minnesota Efficient Builders Coalition

A state-based coalition of builders, designers, and industry professionals focused on advancing affordable, sustainable, and climate-forward buildings policy.

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Our Areas of Focus

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Building Efficiency and Performance

Energy efficiency and conservation are crucial for all buildings.

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Building Codes

Smart, climate-informed building codes lower emissions and are energy efficient.

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Building Decarbonization

Effective building electrification reduces emissions and increases efficiency.

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Promote Education and Training

The workforce of the future will be leaders on building efficiency, performance, and decarbonization.

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Why Our Buildings Matter

Buildings continue to be a growing source of emissions in Minnesota. In 2022, the residential buildings sector operational emissions were up 38% over 2005 levels and in the commercial sector emissions were up 48%.

The goal of this coalition is to bring the better building community together to advance “good for climate” policy in the buildings sector.

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Our Leadership

Meet the People Guiding the Coalition

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Michael Carlin

Fern Custom Carpentry

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Danny Desjarlais

Lower Sioux Indian Community

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Jim Kumon

Heirloom Properties

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Elizabeth Turner

Precipitate

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Brian Wessels

Inntent Built Inc.

Voices Building a Better Future

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We’re most interested in the potential hemp brings to rebuilding our tribal and First Nations communities. We can grow our own homes. Better healthy homes for our people and their children.

Danny DesjarlaisIndustrial Hemp Construction Project Manager, Lower Sioux Indian Community
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Homes can be designed to meet or exceed the highest efficiency standards at a lower cost than typical code-built alternatives—making sustainable building practices more accessible, affordable, and essential to decarbonizing the sector.

Sam FriesenManaging Director, Buildings, Fresh Energy
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Architecture has always intrigued me because of its ability to shape our environments to be more beautiful, sustainable, and equitable. It’s a way to shape community and concretize our values.

Elizabeth TurnerFounder, Precipitate
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By the Numbers

Minnesota Buildings and Emissions

Buildings are a top source of carbon pollution—both globally and in Minnesota—<b>contributing 31 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions</b>.
Buildings are a top source of carbon pollution—both globally and in Minnesota—contributing 31 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
The greenhouse gas emissions from Minnesota’s residential buildings have <b>surged 14% over the past 15 years</b>, largely fueled by the natural gas that many Minnesotans use to heat their homes and power their appliances.
The greenhouse gas emissions from Minnesota’s residential buildings have surged 14% over the past 15 years, largely fueled by the natural gas that many Minnesotans use to heat their homes and power their appliances.
Residential and commercial buildings contribute <b>15% of Minnesota’s greenhouse gas emissions</b>, primarily due to gas used for heating and appliances.
Residential and commercial buildings contribute 15% of Minnesota’s greenhouse gas emissions, primarily due to gas used for heating and appliances.

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