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Norway Officials Will Visit the University of Minnesota to Inform Climate Policy

Top government officials and representatives from Norway will visit the University of Minnesota from Sept. 21-23, 2008. During their stay, the group will gather information to help the Ministry of Agriculture and Food prepare a white paper on climate policy for the Norwegian parliament. more>>

Staffed for Success

With three outstanding additions to the team, IREE’s future is looking bright. IREE has recently hired a new Associate Director, Grants Coordinator and Coordinator of International Collaborations. more>>

Study: Greenhouse Gas Goals Achievable

IREE funded researchers say the state can reduce its greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks enough to meet the ambitious goals the Legislature set last year. watch the video>>

IREE Announces Matching Grants Program

Proposals from all areas related to renewable energy and the environment (including conservation and efficiency, policy and economics, and life cycle analysis) will be considered for funding. more>>