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Minnesota Gears Up for Commercial and Multifamily Energy Code Advancements

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The first few months of 2021 have been exciting for Fresh Energy and our partners working to advance more progressive energy codes in Minnesota.

Published February 17, 2021
Categorized as Buildings Tagged building code, codes, energy code

On the Horizon: The Path to 100%

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Accelerating Minnesota’s clean electricity transformation is at the heart of Fresh Energy’s vision as we prepare for the 2021 session of the Minnesota Legislature.

Published December 11, 2020
Categorized as Buildings Tagged 100%, 100% clean energy, 2021 Legislative Session, clean transportation, Minnesota Legislature, session

Midwest Buildings Leading the Zero Emissions Charge

Innovative buildings in the Midwest are saving owners thousands on energy bills and reducing carbon emissions. They’re good for people and our planet.

Published October 28, 2020
Categorized as Buildings Tagged buildings, carbon, Midwest, midwest building decarbonization coalition, natural gas, passive, passive house, zero carbon

Clean Energy and Equity Highlights in the Bonding Bill

Fresh Energy had four key recommendations for special session, one of which was prioritizing bonding investments in transit and affordable housing.

Published October 26, 2020
Categorized as Buildings Tagged 2020 Legislative Session, 2020 Special Session, bonding, bonding bill, Governor Walz, Minnesota Legislature, minnseota, special session, Tim Walz, Walz

We Must Update Residential Energy Code to Benefit All Minnesotans

Minnesota’s residential energy code exists for the benefit of all Minnesotans and we can’t let Minnesota fall behind.

Published October 2, 2020
Categorized as Buildings Tagged ALJ, building, building code, codes, residential energy code

Truly Affordable: The Intersection of Energy and Housing Affordability

Our Truly Affordable discussions from July 2020 focus on the intersection of energy and housing affordability. Listen to the conversations here!

Published August 6, 2020
Categorized as Buildings Tagged affordability, Affordable Housing, building efficiency, buildings, energy efficiency, event, housing, Truly Affordable, webinar

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