Eleanore Catolico, 2022 Detroit Energy and Environment Reporting Fellow, is set on centering community advocates and leaders in her reporting.
Programs
All aboard! Accelerating electric buses in Minnesota
With over $800 million in funding for public transportation heading to Minnesota from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law—not to mention an additional $2.5 billion in competitive grants for electric transit buses—the time is now for cities and counties to establish electric bus goals and policies that ensure they get a piece of the pie.
CenterPoint Energy’s rate case settlement moves toward addressing some key policy concerns
Fresh Energy and Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy applaud the proposed settlement that puts modernizing policies and customer needs first.
Climate, health, cost benefits of advancing vehicle electrification beyond cars
Electrifying Minnesota’s medium- and heavy-duty vehicles is good for climate, health, and the economy, according to a new report.
Fresh Energy Statement: New federal emissions standards complement Clean Cars Minnesota
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published its final federal rules for stronger tailpipe emissions standards for passenger cars and light-duty trucks.
Inaugural cycle of Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition grants program drives equity, justice, and community power
The first cycle of the Midwest BDC’s Participation Stipends and Empowerment Grants program is training a spotlight on local climate leaders.