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Legislative session ends with impactful clean energy policy, more to come in June

While the state’s budget remains particularly sticky, some significant progress on energy has been made this session

Published May 19, 2021
Categorized as Public Affairs Tagged 2021 Legislative Session

On the Horizon: The Path to 100%

Power workers at work, silhouettes of power towers

Accelerating Minnesota’s clean electricity transformation is at the heart of Fresh Energy’s vision as we prepare for the 2021 session of the Minnesota Legislature.

Published December 11, 2020
Categorized as Buildings Tagged 100%, 100% clean energy, 2021 Legislative Session, clean transportation, Minnesota Legislature, session

Clean Energy and Equity Highlights in the Bonding Bill

Fresh Energy had four key recommendations for special session, one of which was prioritizing bonding investments in transit and affordable housing.

Published October 26, 2020
Categorized as Buildings Tagged 2020 Legislative Session, 2020 Special Session, bonding, bonding bill, Governor Walz, Minnesota Legislature, minnseota, special session, Tim Walz, Walz

2020 Special Session: Fresh Energy’s Recommendations

Minnesota legislators must act quickly and decisively during summer 2020 special legislative sessions. Read Fresh Energy’s four key recommendations for immediate action.

Published July 6, 2020
Categorized as Public Affairs Tagged 2020 Special Session, Affordable Housing, bonding, covid-19, George Floyd, recovery, Renewable Development Fund, transit

2020 Legislative Session Wraps Up: What happened?

Testimony - Margaret Cherne Hendrick - MPCA Rulemaking SF3496

The 2020 Legislative Session has come to a close. Learn about the outcomes for clean energy in Minnesota and what the Fresh Energy team will be working on in a likely special session.

Published May 19, 2020
Categorized as Buildings Tagged 2020 Legislative Session, bonding, ECO Act, hydropower, Minnesota Legislature, Prairie island, Renewable Development Fund, Xcel Energy, xcel solar rewards

Report: Transit and Electric Vehicles Drive MN Job Growth

New report shows major jobs and economic benefits from investing in transit and EVs.

Published May 13, 2020
Categorized as Recent News Tagged beneficial electrification, bonding, electric vehicles

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