Our Truly Affordable discussions from July 2020 focus on the intersection of energy and housing affordability. Listen to the conversations here!
Fresh Energy
An Update on the Nemadji Trail Energy Center Lawsuit
On July 29, Fresh Energy took legal action an filed an amicus brief in the Nemadji Trail Energy Center lawsuit.
A First Look at Xcel’s $3B Clean Energy Proposal
Xcel Energy released an ambitious plan to jumpstart Minnesota’s economic recovery by accelerating spending on clean energy investments. There are still many unknowns, but our policy staff dove in to draw some initial conclusions. Take a look at what they’re celebrating and what needs more work.
Fresh Energy Statement: Xcel Energy’s Integrated Resource Plan
Xcel’s proposed plan for electricity generation over the next 15 years has been released. See where we stand and what questions will be zeroing in on.
Statement: Fresh Energy Applauds Attorney General’s Lawsuit Against Climate Polluters
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a consumer protection lawsuit against ExxonMobil, Koch Industries, and the American Petroleum Institute (API).
Cutting Carbon and Increasing Savings: A Win-Win for Minnesotans
Xcel Energy has announced that it will change how it operates two of their Minnesota coal plants throughout the year, which projects to result in a 60% reduction in carbon emissions and millions of dollars in savings for customers.