The accelerating pace of climate change demands swift, bold action and we are rising to the challenge. To close the books on 2019, we’ve assembled this list of highlights. Together we made change happen!
Energy Access and Equity
Fresh Energy statement on Saint Paul’s Climate Action and Resiliency Plan
Fresh Energy thanks the council, the City of Saint Paul, and all the community members who worked to craft Saint Paul’s Climate Action and Resiliency Plan and for showing this leadership.
A step toward workforce diversity
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.
Climate change: it’s an LGBTQ+ issue, too
How will a warming climate affect those with fewer resources? Our policy associate, Anna Johnson, assesses how climate change impacts the LGBTQ+ community.
Making an organizational commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Our policy associate, Janiece Watts, shares steps we’ve taken as an organization to better embed diversity and equity into our work.
Minneapolis makes climate and equity commitment with residential energy disclosure ordinance
Get our inside look into why the new City of Minneapolis energy disclosure is a win for the climate and for city residents.