Heat pumps have been having a “moment” lately—and rightfully so. Avoiding the worst impacts of climate change means transitioning our entire economy, starting here in Minnesota, to be carbon-neutral by 2050. That requires a dramatic change in the energy that powers our homes, businesses, and workplaces, shifting away from burning fossil fuels towards using zero- and low-carbon alternatives. Heat pumps can help us make that transition.
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Fresh Energy Statement: Minnesota officially becomes the newest clean cars state
Today, Minnesota officially became the newest clean cars state when Governor Tim Walz signed Clean Cars Minnesota into law.
October 9 | EV Expo at Oak Grove Presbyterian Church
Oak Grove Presbyterian Church in Bloomington is hosting its 3rd Annual Electric Vehicle (EV) Expo on Saturday, October 9. Check it out!
What’s up with electric vehicles and batteries?
Electric vehicle batteries, both their materials and production, are being vigorously debated and analyzed by news media and lawmakers alike. To make sense of it all, we decided to wade in and pull out what you need to know.
13 years in the rearview: The making of Clean Cars Minnesota
Every day, Minnesotans drive more than 123 million miles—the distance from Earth to the sun, and halfway back again. These miles add up to a massive amount of greenhouse gas emissions, making cars and trucks the number one source of climate pollution for the transportation sector in our state. While Minnesota is working to curb the number of vehicle miles traveled by increasing investments in electrification and in public transit, bicycle, and pedestrian infrastructure, more must be done to reduce the emissions from vehicles on the road. That’s where clean car standards come into play.
Personal Reflection: Energy Access and Equity at Three Years
This year marks three years of Fresh Energy’s Energy Access and Equity program and as the program has grown, we’ve achieved a lot—but we’ve learned even more.