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Publication | August 29, 2023 by

Michigan Heat Pump Collaborative Market Characterization

This report contains market research to inform the development of initiatives that boost adoption of heat pumps in Michigan. More
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Publication | July 6, 2023 by Maddie Koolbeck

Quantifying the Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on City Climate Actions and Goals: Methodology for Cities

This report provides guidance on how cities can identify key provisions from the IRA to accelerate and support their climate action goals. More
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Publication | May 12, 2023 by Scott Pigg and Rebecca Sadler

Field Test of Integration Controls for Ductless Minisplit Heat Pumps in Minnesota

This project looked at how integration controls affect the efficiency and comfort of ductless minisplit heat pumps paired with existing electric-resistance heat. More
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Publication | May 10, 2023 by Dan Streit

Opportunities for CIP to Support Indigenous Food Sovereignty

Slipstream senior researcher Dan Streit and Slipstream board members Bryan Van Stippen (Indian Land Tenure Foundation) and Kelly Cain (St. Croix Institute) delivered a Conservation Applied Research & Development webinar to make recommendations for Minnesota's Conservation Improvement Program to better support Indigenous Food Sovereignty. More
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Publication | May 10, 2023 by Dan Streit

Indigenous Food Sovereignty: How Minnesota utility Conservation Improvement Program participation pathways can enable greater food security for Minnesota Native Nations

Indigenous communities pursue food sovereignty for many reasons, including a commitment to uphold traditional culture and value systems and to ensure their communities can access healthy, local food. Slipstream and our partners at the Indian Land Tenure Foundation, St. Croix Institute, and Healthy Share GBC conducted research using the lens and framework of Minnesota's Conservation Improvement Program to understand the energy-related challenges Minnesota's 11 Native nations face as they pursue food sovereignty initiatives. More