Fresh Energy is working to create a carbon-neutral economy through strategies that blend energy efficiency, strategic electrification, innovation, and more across Minnesota’s industrial, transportation, agricultural, and building economies.
Clean transportation
Net-zero buildings
Decarbonized gas grid
- Minnesota had a record number of EV sales in 2023. How is Xcel Energy keeping up?Utility Transportation Electrification Plans are shaping the future of electric vehicles (EVs) and EV infrastructure in Minnesota. Get the scoop on why they matter and what Xcel has proposed in their most recent plan.
- ICC overturns electrification readiness measures in stunning setback to homeowners, climateFresh Energy is both stunned and disappointed that the International Code Council (ICC) board of directors sided with fossil fuel interests over their own staff, appointed technical expert volunteers, and appeal process to keep the foot on the pedal for gas appliances.
- White Paper Deep Dive: Minnesota’s growing decarbonization challenge Join Fresh Energy for an in-depth exploration of the inner workings of Minnesota’s natural gas distribution system
- Accelerating residential energy codes for a safer, cleaner MinnesotaLearn how updating Minnesota’s residential energy code would lower greenhouse gas emissions and save homeowners money.
Program Staff
Publications
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Hidden beneath our feet: Minnesota’s growing decarbonization challenge
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Fact Sheet: Accelerate residential energy codes
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Going all electric in a cold-weather climate
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Understanding the Gas System
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Electric Vehicles 101
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The Midwest leads U.S. emissions, here’s why
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Minnesota Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Zero Emission Vehicle Modeling Report
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Inaugural cycle of MWBDC grants program drives equity, justice, and community power
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Report: Proposal for a heat pump transition in Minnesota
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Buildings for a Healthy Future
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Clean Energy Brief: Natural Gas in Minnesota
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2021 Annual Report
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2020 Midwest Getting to Zero Buildings List
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Electric Transportation: Clean, healthy, and affordable