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The historic James J. Hill Carriage House gets a heat pump

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Historic buildings and air source heat pumps can be match made in heaven — and the rambling red brick James J. Hill Carriage House a block off Summit Avenue is proof.

Published August 20, 2024
Categorized as Buildings Tagged electrification

Clean Heat Minnesota coalition releases study mapping Minnesota’s most feasible, cost-effective path to building decarbonization

In June 2024, the Clean Heat Minnesota coalition released a study that outlines the path for Minnesota to decarbonize its buildings in the most feasible, cost-effective, and equitable ways.

Published July 3, 2024
Categorized as Buildings Tagged clean heat

Podcast: Minnesota’s growing decarbonization challenge

Join Fresh Energy for an exploration of the inner workings of Minnesota’s natural gas distribution system.

Published April 17, 2024
Categorized as Buildings

ICC overturns electrification readiness measures in stunning setback to homeowners, climate

Roof of modern building with green roof. View of city skyline

Fresh Energy is both stunned and disappointed that the International Code Council (ICC) board of directors sided with fossil fuel interests over their own staff, appointed technical expert volunteers, and appeal process to keep the foot on the pedal for gas appliances.

Published March 29, 2024
Categorized as Buildings Tagged building

White Paper Deep Dive: Minnesota’s growing decarbonization challenge 

Join Fresh Energy for an in-depth exploration of the inner workings of Minnesota’s natural gas distribution system

Published March 26, 2024
Categorized as Buildings

Accelerating residential energy codes for a safer, cleaner Minnesota

Learn how updating Minnesota’s residential energy code would lower greenhouse gas emissions and save homeowners money.

Published March 22, 2024
Categorized as Buildings Tagged building code

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