Fresh Energy recently participated in two trips to Germany as part of the Climate-Smart Municipalities partnership.
Energy Efficiency
Making multifamily housing more energy efficient: a win-win for building owners and renters
New success stories developed by Xcel, CenterPoint, and the Minnesota Department of Commerce show the benefits of a “one-stop” whole building approach to spur energy efficiency in multifamily buildings.
Minnesota Commission approves Xcel Energy’s innovative time-of-use rate pilot
In Xcel Energy’s new time-of-use pilot, customers can save money by using electricity at different times of day.
Minnesota shouldn’t bypass regular residential energy code updates
Fresh Energy believes that incorporating the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code residential provisions in the 2020 Minnesota Building Code is in the best interest of Minnesotans. Find out why.
Strategic electrification and revenue decoupling: different purpose, same goal
While strategic electrification and revenue decoupling seem to pull in different directions, they are complementary and necessary policies that drive towards a highly efficient decarbonized economy. Learn why.
Utility success shows state energy efficiency policies are working
Strong policies are key to maximizing smart energy savings in our state that benefit homes and businesses. Based on new reports, Minnesota programs are working!