Programs
Minnesota leads on solar for pollinators and crops
2016 was the first year of Minnesota’s solar bloom — but there’s plenty more to come. While even more solar sites are planned to be built in the years ahead, tens of millions of native flowers and short-growing meadow grasses will be taking root under and around the panels. Look for black-eyed susans to develop faster than the rest, followed by purple prairie clover, partridge pea, butterfly weed, and more.
Programs
Fresh Energy’s 25th Anniversary brings new opportunities for progress
Fresh Energy is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2017.
Global Warming Solutions
J. Drake Hamilton ranked among global climate action leaders and influencers
Fresh Energy’s science policy director J. Drake Hamilton was recently recognized for her outstanding climate action leadership by Onalytica. The Climate Action Award: Top 100 Influencers and Brands, released on February 7, 2017- ranked J. Drake Hamilton #76 in global influence, based on relevance and reach of social media content, engagement with followers, and frequency of reference to her content.
Programs
Check out the new faces at Fresh Energy
Fresh Energy is excited to welcome several new faces to our team this winter. Fellows help power Fresh Energy programs – and provide professional experience to emerging clean energy leaders.
Recent News
Global Warming Solutions
J. Drake Hamilton ranked among global climate action leaders and influencers
Fresh Energy’s science policy director J. Drake Hamilton was recently recognized for her outstanding climate action leadership by Onalytica. The Climate Action Award: Top 100 Influencers and Brands, released on February 7, 2017- ranked J. Drake Hamilton #76 in global influence, based on relevance and reach of social media content, engagement with followers, and frequency of reference to her content.
Programs
Check out the new faces at Fresh Energy
Fresh Energy is excited to welcome several new faces to our team this winter. Fellows help power Fresh Energy programs – and provide professional experience to emerging clean energy leaders.
Programs
Minnesota leads on solar for pollinators and crops
2016 was the first year of Minnesota’s solar bloom — but there’s plenty more to come. While even more solar sites are planned to be built in the years ahead, tens of millions of native flowers and short-growing meadow grasses will be taking root under and around the panels. Look for black-eyed susans to develop faster than the rest, followed by purple prairie clover, partridge pea, butterfly weed, and more.
Better Buildings
Built for the Future: Celebrating 25 years of progress on energy efficient buildings
Fresh Energy’s Built for the Future Power Pairing event brought together two leaders with unique perspectives on high efficiency homes. Find out what they had to say.
Programs
Fresh Energy’s 25th Anniversary brings new opportunities for progress
Fresh Energy is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2017.
Better Buildings
How will Minnesotans access their own energy data?
Data can be a powerful tool for spurring energy efficiency, and Fresh Energy is committed to ensuring Minnesota provides the most useful and effective system. The state’s Public Utilities Commission is currently discussing how Minnesotans will access their own energy data, building on a multistep process.