Renewable Electricity
Local family goes all-in with clean energy
The Schempps are a middle-class family of four, living in their cozy West Saint Paul home. Excited about helping the environment, they decided to embrace clean energy. Here’s their story.
Energy Access and Equity
Climate action will require a bold commitment to equity
People of color and under served communities face significant adverse consequences from a warming planet and have the least amount of resources to adapt. We must address this disparity.
Recent News
Electric Cars & Buses
Michael finally gets an electric vehicle: why was it so hard?
Buying an electric vehicle shouldn’t be a hassle. Why did our executive director have such a hard time?
Global Warming Solutions
Fresh Energy at the Global Climate Summit COP24
Fresh Energy has officially arrived to the COP24 summit—which brings together an estimated 30,000 people from 195 nations. Follow updates below from the summit.
Electric Cars & Buses
Metro Transit’s 100% electric bus fleet target is a big step
After months of requests from environmental and equity groups, Metro Transit announced a plan to transition the entire Twin Cities bus fleet to electric power by 2040.
Recent News
2019 legislative session: what can we expect?
With a new governor and fresh leadership in the Minnesota House, what’s in store for climate and energy legislation? Justin Fay takes a look.
Renewable Electricity
Fresh Energy statement: Xcel Energy’s commitment to 100 percent carbon-free electricity is leading our clean energy future
We applaud the state’s largest utility on making their commitment to a carbon-free economy clear and measurable.
Elizabeth Ouzts
Behind the scenes with Elizabeth Ouzts
Get to know the team behind the Energy News Network. This month, we sit down with freelance reporter Elizabeth Ouzts to learn about her grassroots journalism in the ‘Old North State.’