Beneficial Electrification
Smart EV Buyer Guide for Minnesotans, December 2019 Edition
Fresh Energy is working toward a future where Minnesotans are driving electric cars powered by clean, renewable electricity, not oil and gas. This guide is for savvy consumers who are ready to change things and start driving better cars.
COP25
Podcast: A Minnesota Take on COP25
J. Drake Hamilton, Fresh Energy’s science policy director, discusses her big takeaways from the Global Climate Summit in Madrid and what COP25’s outcomes mean for Minnesota.
Recent News
Energy Access and Equity
Taking a Closer Look at Diversity in Minnesota’s Energy Utilities
As a national clean energy leader, Minnesota has a significant opportunity to ensure that its shifting utility workforce better reflects our state’s growing diversity.
2019 accomplishments
Our “Top 13” Accomplishments of 2019
The accelerating pace of climate change demands swift, bold action and we are rising to the challenge. To close the books on 2019, we’ve assembled this list of highlights. Together we made change happen!
building efficiency
Saint Paul Follows Best Practice of Tracking Building Energy Usage
Saint Paul’s Climate Action Plan identified that 62 percent of the city’s greenhouse gas emissions come from building energy usage. We’re excited to see that the city is making moves to address this by considering more closely tracking energy usage in large buildings. We see as a first step toward addressing some of these emissions and ultimately reducing energy consumption.
Beneficial Electrification
What’s Up With the Cobalt Used in EV Batteries?
As electric vehicles (EVs) gain popularity, you’ve likely heard increased public debate about their pros and cons. While it’s exciting that people are talking about EVs, there is a lot of misinformation out there, including use of cobalt in EV batteries.
Clean Power
Cutting Carbon and Increasing Savings: A Win-Win for Minnesotans
Xcel Energy has announced that it will change how it operates two of their Minnesota coal plants throughout the year, which projects to result in a 60% reduction in carbon emissions and millions of dollars in savings for customers.
COP25
Podcast: A Minnesota Take on COP25
J. Drake Hamilton, Fresh Energy’s science policy director, discusses her big takeaways from the Global Climate Summit in Madrid and what COP25’s outcomes mean for Minnesota.