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Minnesota Updates Cost of Air Pollution from Power Plants
Today, in a victory for public health, clean air, and homegrown clean energy, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) updated calculations to reflect the true cost that air pollution imposes on Minnesotans.
Electric Cars & Buses
Used electric cars offer more affordable clean transportation
While the first electric cars came at a premium price, new models are much more affordable. Many high quality electric cars were built three or more years ago, and as owners wrap up their leases and buy new models, it creates an influx of used electric cars for people looking at low-cost options.
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Events
September 9 – 10 | The Energy Fair
Fresh Energy experts will be leading three workshops and Executive Director Michael Noble is a key note speaker at the Energy Fair. See us there—and learn the latest on renewables, sustainability, electric cars, and more!
externalities
Minnesota Updates Cost of Air Pollution from Power Plants
Today, in a victory for public health, clean air, and homegrown clean energy, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) updated calculations to reflect the true cost that air pollution imposes on Minnesotans.
Electric Cars & Buses
Used electric cars offer more affordable clean transportation
While the first electric cars came at a premium price, new models are much more affordable. Many high quality electric cars were built three or more years ago, and as owners wrap up their leases and buy new models, it creates an influx of used electric cars for people looking at low-cost options.
Events
August 24 – September 4 | Fresh Energy at the State Fair
Solar Honey Swirl: a new State Fair tradition featuring honey from Minnesota’s pollinator-friendly solar arrays. Try it at the Minnesota State Fair, August 24-September 4, 2017.
Renewable Electricity
How are other states expanding access to solar?
Fresh Energy led development of the overarching Minnesota law that requires utilities to develop community solar programs. The policy we shaped and drove was rooted in lessons learned from other states. As Minnesota takes the next steps to shape a community solar offering specifically for low-income households and communities, Fresh Energy is going through the same process.
Fresh Energy Alum
Fresh Energy Alum: Jeremy Schreifels, branch chief at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
This month, Fresh Energy’s senior engagement specialist Alexis Williams spoke with Jeremy Schreifels, branch chief at the U.S. Environmental Protection and visiting fellow at Resources for the Future, about his time at Fresh Energy and how it has shaped his career since then.