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Fresh Energy and MCEA urge Minnesota to end gas line extension incentives in Future of Gas Docket

Join comments filed by Fresh Energy and MCEA could help Minnesota meet its climate goals and reduce ratepayer financial risk for decades.

Published September 10, 2025
Categorized as Buildings

What’s up with building codes?

Safety body construction, Working at height equipment. Fall arrestor device for worker with hooks for safety body harness on the roof structure

Check out how we’re cracking the code for sustainable buildings in Minnesota and beyond with this explainer blog.

Published August 12, 2025
Categorized as Buildings Tagged building codes, buildings, energy transition

Going Electric! Your guide to an all-electric Minnesota home and lifestyle in 2025

With the help of guest experts, Minnesotans sharing their experiences, and Fresh Energy staff, we have been exploring what transitioning from gas to electric means at a practical level.

Published June 20, 2025
Categorized as Buildings Tagged beneficial electrification, cooking, electric, electric vehicles, electrification, EV, induction, lawn, mowing, yard

Minnesota PUC Issues Notice of Comment Period within Future of Gas Docket, Input Could Move the Needle Towards Clean Heat

On Monday, May 5, 2025, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission issued a notice of public comment period in the Future of Gas docket regarding what actions the PUC should take to modify existing gas line extension policies for rate-regulated gas utilities.

Published May 8, 2025
Categorized as Buildings

It’s time for a heat standard program to decarbonize buildings

A heat standard program would reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support clean energy right here in Minnesota. Get the details here!

Published May 7, 2025
Categorized as Buildings

Subsidies for natural gas appliances are out of line with Minnesota’s climate goals

Minnesota must phase out natural gas appliance incentives to meet climate goals, following Colorado, California, and Massachusetts to align building energy policies with our emissions reduction targets.

Published April 24, 2025
Categorized as Buildings

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