Best of B3 Recognition 2025

The State of Minnesota is leading the nation in requiring 90% more energy efficient State buildings in an effort to have all State construction carbon neutral by 2030. Designed to increase energy efficiency and sustainability, the State of Minnesota’s Buildings, Benchmarks, and Beyond (B3) programs were developed for and are required on State-funded projects in Minnesota.

On June 18th, 2025, the seventh Best of B3 Recognition event was held at the Minneapolis American Indian Center to recognize the achievements of B3 program participants. In addition to the presentation of award winners, this event featured a tour of the Minneapolis American Indian Center that highlighted features that help meet the B3 Guidelines.

Best of B3 2025 Award Winners

The winners in each category were selected by a committee made up of staff from the CSBR and the Departments of Administration and Commerce.

Nominees

Best of B3 Design

Minneapolis American Indian Center
Minnesota Veterans Home – Bemidji
Paradise Commons

Best of Sb2030

Battle Creek Winter Recreation Area
Paradise Commons
Wakan Tipi Center

Best of B3: Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)

Metropolitan State University Jason R. Carter Science Education Center
SCTCC Health Sciences Building Renovation
University of Minnesota, Health Sciences Education Center

Best of B3: Benchmarking

City of Coon Rapids
City of Eden Prairie
Normandale Community College
School District 197