Core Values that we center in our work:
- Courage: We are not afraid to tackle difficult challenges to achieve our mission.
- Optimism: We know equitable carbon neutral economies are achievable.
- Responsibility: We owe it to ourselves, future generations, and the natural world to act now.
- Equity: We believe that collaborative action must achieve a decarbonized economy that benefits all.
Our Guiding Principles:
Fresh Energy directs its capacity based on four guiding principles.
Swift, economy-wide decarbonization in Minnesota and the Midwest
We focus on high-impact, data-driven policy solutions that will move us to a clean, equitable, carbon neutral economy by mid-century, and recognize that harder-to-decarbonize sectors of our economy will require carefully weighing differing considerations and making difficult choices.
Energy Access and Equity
We are committed to achieving a decarbonized economy where benefits and burdens are equitably distributed, resulting in reliable, affordable energy for all and new jobs and investment that address racial and economic disparities.
Respectful, Inclusive Collaboration
We seek to broaden participation in energy decision-making, listen and respond to impacted communities, and plan and advance our work with a commitment to collaboration, transparency, and respect for diverse areas of expertise.
Living our Values
We embrace accountability, carefully stewarding the resources entrusted to us, welcoming and supporting a diverse team, operating with a culture of transparency and respect, maintaining flexibility, and fostering a spirit of community within the organization and beyond.
