Learn about Fresh Energy’s involvement in Natural Gas Innovation Act (NGIA) plans, Energy Conservation & Optimization (ECO) Triennials, and more!
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Advocating for energy efficiency, equity, electrification in 2027-2029 ECO Triennials
Fresh Energy filed initial comments in five utilities’ Energy Conservation and Optimization Triennial plan filings.
Minnesota’s 2027–2029 ECO Triennial review process is underway
Fresh Energy will be advocating for cleaner, more efficient utility programs in Minnesota’s Energy Conservation and Optimization (ECO) Triennial planning process.
We ditched our gas furnace in a Minnesota winter, here’s what happened
Fresh Energy’s Sam Friesen tells the story of why he converted his home to an electric heat pump.
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission maintains gas line extension allowances with new monitoring requirements, uniform distance
Proposals to eliminate or phase out line extension allowances were deferred back to rate cases.
Federal changes undermine affordability and consumer choice
DOE’s revised Home Energy Rebates guidance reduces support for electrification and equity priorities, drawing criticism and increasing the need for state action.