Public schools across Minnesota will be learning more about their energy use—and identifying new strategies for conservation and savings—thanks to a new law secured during the 2019 legislative session with leadership from Fresh Energy.
Energy Efficiency
Minnesota utilities achieve record energy savings in 2018
Minnesota’s investor-owned utilities achieved big savings last year, thanks to the Conservation Improvement Program.
Fresh Energy statement: We must be bolder with Ford site redevelopment
We have a 21st century opportunity to embrace innovation through efficiency and electrification at the Ford Site. Let’s make it happen.
Minneapolis makes climate and equity commitment with residential energy disclosure ordinance
Get our inside look into why the new City of Minneapolis energy disclosure is a win for the climate and for city residents.
Cold weather and energy efficiency: what’s the connection?
The polar vortex has left our region, but as climate change accelerates, extreme weather in the Midwest will continue to occur. Could more efficient buildings help solve the clean energy equation?
Minnesota Housing renews commitment to energy efficiency
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.