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Minnesota’s newest Transportation Electrification Plans hold promise to lower transportation emissions

Minnesota’s three electric public utilities recently filed plans to bolster transportation electrification, a move to help lower emissions from Minnesota’s highest-emitting sector.

Published December 16, 2025
Categorized as Transportation

Multifamily residents want electric vehicles. Charging hurdles are holding them back.

Without charging infrastructure, electric vehicles are out of reach for one in four Minnesotans.

Published September 19, 2025
Categorized as Transportation Tagged electric vehicles

What can utilities do to support transportation electrification?

Minnesota’s electric utilities create Transportation Electrification Plans to plan how they’ll invest climate- and grid-friendly transportation programs. Learn all about them!

Published August 25, 2025
Categorized as Transportation

2025 budget reconciliation law impacts on Minnesota’s clean energy future

Sunset behind a wind turbine farm (Buffalo Ridge?) taken on the drive to Madison, SD, with Kristin Lamberty.

Here is what Fresh Energy staff have been discussing when reviewing the new federal budget reconciliation law.

Published July 17, 2025
Categorized as Public Affairs

Minnesota EV fee hike misses the mark on fair and climate-friendly transportation funding

Minnesota’s proposed electric vehicle registration fee hike is unfair and ineffective. Learn how EVs already pay their fair share and how we can build a better, climate-friendly transportation system!

Published April 24, 2025
Categorized as Transportation

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