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MEP 2040 Commitment

At MCE, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact and contributing to a sustainable future. We believe that as engineers, we have a responsibility to design buildings that are in alignment with decarbonization strategies, resilient, and healthy for the occupants and the planet.

That is why we have adopted the MEP 2040 Challenge, a voluntary initiative by the Carbon Leadership Forum (CLF) that aims to eliminate embodied and operational carbon emissions from the built environment by 2040.

Click here to view and download MCE’s MEP 2040 report!

Featured Projects

We’ve had the privilege of working on numerous projects that have achieved LEED certification or Minnesota B3 compliance.

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Mississippi River Learning Center

Close coordination with multiple public agencies.

St. John’s Hospital Campus Expansion

Providing seamless system integration with a dedication to patient experience.

Crater Lake Rim Village Employee Dormitory Rehabilitation

Optimized performance and reduced energy use.

Chaska Community Center & Campus Master Plan

Strategic planning for lasting community impact.

University of St. Thomas Chilled Water Plants

Campus efficiency enhancements through piping connections.

Jackson Hole Airport Renovation & Expansion

Creating a modern and comfortable hub for travelers and staff alike.

MSP Int’l Airport Chiller Plant

Engineered system reliability with enhanced efficiency.

MSP Int’l Airport Perimeter Security Gate 269 Improvements

Setting a benchmark for gate design and functionality.

MSP Int’l Airport Fire Station 2

At the crossroads of sleek design and modern solutions.

Idaho Falls Airport Terminal Expansion

Upgrading core systems to power the next phase of expansion.

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From Project to Pathway: How a Cleanroom Expansion Launched Coloplast’s Campus Decarbonization

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Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: Greg Trende, PE, LEED-AP Greg Trende brings nearly three decades of industry experience to his role as president of MCE, based in Minneapolis. Over the past 18 months, he has been the driving force behind MCE’s commitment to the MEP 2040 Challenge, a rigorous industry initiative calling on mechanical, electrical, […]

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by Leisbel Lam via Zweig Group January 5th, 2025 Harnessing the power of a growth mindset and the S-curse of learning to transform human capital in the AEC industry. Connect with Leisbel on LinkedIn: Leisbel Lam, PE, MBA | LinkedIn Recently, I had the honor to participate in a round table discussion where executives from […]

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