Recent News

Nov 25, 2024

Fresh Energy at COP29, the U. N. Climate Change Conference

Get updates from Fresh Energy before and during the U.N. Climate Change Conference, COP29.

Nov 25, 2024

Decarbonizing the natural gas system: Minnesota has more progress to make to keep pace with other states

We provide a detailed overview of different state clean heat frameworks and plans, compare Xcel Energy’s clean heat plan in Colorado and Minnesota, and summarize CenterPoint Energy’s and Xcel Energy’s NGIA plans in Minnesota.

Nov 22, 2024

Thank you to our 2024 Give to the Max Day donors!

We are so grateful for the 102 generous donors across Minnesota who made a gift to Fresh Energy yesterday on Give to the Max Day!

Nov 19, 2024

Decarbonize: The Clean Energy Podcast

Tune in to Fresh Energy’s podcast for discussions about top renewable energy and energy issues in Minnesota and the Midwest.

Nov 18, 2024

Regulatory Update: Xcel Energy’s innovative pilot project providing equitable assistance gets green light

On October 10, 2024, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved Xcel Energy’s proposed pilot project that will provide direct, automatic energy assistance to high energy-burdened Minnesotans across the state.

Nov 14, 2024

This Give to the Max Day, support Fresh Energy for an equitable, carbon-free future

Give to the Max Day is open from now to Thursday, November 21. Support Fresh Energy’s important work to create an equitable, carbon-free future for all Minnesotans.

Nov 08, 2024

Thoughtful courage, unrelenting optimism

Nothing will change our unwavering advocacy to decarbonize our economy and fight against climate change in Minnesota and around the world.

Oct 28, 2024

Introducing “Vision 2030: Fresh Energy’s Strategic Framework”

To drive the transformational change that we need to achieve our goal, we are thrilled to share “Vision 2030: Fresh Energy’s Strategic Framework.”

headshots of new staff Linda on left and Nick on Right

Oct 24, 2024

Welcoming Nick and Linda to Fresh Energy

Fresh Energy is thrilled to welcome Nick Haeg as senior policy associate, electric vehicles, and Linda Lubi as our newest intern. Get to know more about Nick and Linda!

Oct 23, 2024

It’s time to vote! But what’s that constitutional amendment on my ballot?

You can vote from now until Election Day on Nov. 5, and we strongly encourage you to vote YES on the constitutional amendment on Minnesota’s ballot.