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Energy Access and Equity

Fresh Energy teams up with Minnesota Department of Commerce

By Ben Passer | February 15, 2019

We’re part of a stakeholder later this month to discuss opportunities to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of low-income conservation programming.

Energy Access and Equity

Big updates to the 2019 Solar*Rewards Program

By Ben Passer | February 1, 2019

Changes to program will will provide incentives which are specifically designed to reduce barriers to access for low-income customers. Ben Passer explains…

Energy Access and Equity

Minnesota Housing renews commitment to energy efficiency

By Ben Passer | November 19, 2018

Fresh Energy prepared public comments to encourage Minnesota Housing Finance Agency to consider a stronger inclusion of energy efficiency in the 2019 Affordable Housing Plan. They took our recommendations seriously.

Energy Access and Equity

Making multifamily housing more energy efficient: a win-win for building owners and renters

By Ben Passer | June 26, 2018

New success stories developed by Xcel, CenterPoint, and the Minnesota Department of Commerce show the benefits of a “one-stop” whole building approach to spur energy efficiency in multifamily buildings.

Better Buildings

How energy costs impact renters

By Ben Passer | February 19, 2018

Lee Lucas, board member of Community Stabilization Project, shares his personal story on how energy costs impact renters. Watch the video.

Renewable Electricity

Xcel Energy’s low income solar project gets approval

By Ben Passer | February 1, 2018

Xcel Energy’s new pilot program is the first of its kind to combine energy efficiency and community solar offers to low income customers.

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