The transition to a clean energy economy will change Minnesota’s employment landscape—and Fresh Energy is committed to leveraging opportunities to increase equity and reduce disparities in the process. Legislative efforts on utility workforce diversity are an important first step. Learn more about this 2019 law, signed this week by Governor Walz.
Recent News
Big inspiration at the Benefit Breakfast
Fresh Energy’s Fourth Annual Benefit Breakfast was an inspiring morning about how we can and why we should transform our energy system while building prosperity and improving our communities. Watch the event program and videos here.
Making sense of your clean energy options
Our senior policy associate, Isabel Ricker, takes a deep dive into Minnesota’s many clean energy choices. Learn which options could work for you.
Mythbusting: Minnesota and Electric Vehicles
The oil industry is spreading false claims about electric vehicles. Here are 11 myths and “reality checks” rooted in Minnesota data, provided by Fresh Energy’s policy team.
Governor Walz Announces ‘Clean Cars Minnesota’
This afternoon, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced Clean Cars Minnesota—adopting advanced clean car standards to significantly reduce carbon pollution from Minnesota’s transportation sector.
Janiece and Alan buy a used electric car—online!
Buying a used electric car off Craig’s List? It’s possible! See how our policy associate, Janiece Watts, and her partner Alan scored a great deal.