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Fresh Energy expands clean energy advocacy in the Southwest Power Pool

Fresh Energy is expanding its transmission advocacy to the Southwest Power Pool (SPP).

Published July 15, 2026
Categorized as Uncategorized

New study charts a practical path to electrify Minnesota’s industrial sector and cut pollution

This new report charts practical policy pathways for decarbonizing the manufacturing sector in Minnesota.

Published April 30, 2026
Categorized as Heavy Industry and Agriculture

John Vaughn honored at Climate Adaptation Awards

The University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership honored Fresh Energy’s John Vaughn for his work championing actions and projects that strengthen local resilience.

Published April 29, 2026
Categorized as Public Affairs

Minnesota Power’s long-range plan must do more to meet Minnesota’s 100% law and avoid costly fossil fuel investments

Fresh Energy and partners demonstrate that increasing clean energy resources in Minnesota Power’s plan will improve reliability and affordability.

Published April 20, 2026
Categorized as Clean Electricity

Xcel Energy must pair expanding grid investments with transparency and rigorous budget analysis

Xcel Energy must pair expanding grid investments with transparency, rigorous budget analysis, and smarter alternatives to keep energy affordable and clean.

Published April 10, 2026
Categorized as Clean Electricity

Xcel Energy’s new “Capacity*Connect” program is a positive step toward building the grid of the future

Drone photo of Ramsey storage plus solar site in Ramsey, Minnesota

Capacity*Connect will provide Xcel with an opportunity to learn how to coordinate DERs on its system in a way that works for its customers and advances decarbonization efforts.

Published April 3, 2026
Categorized as Clean Electricity

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