Record-high fuel costs and the rising toll of international conflicts highlights the need for Minnesota to decarbonize and transition to an equitable, carbon-free economy.
Programs
Efficient homes are affordable homes, Pt. II
Strengthening building codes to ensure Minnesota’s buildings are constructed to be more efficient makes them more affordable.
Legislative update: Tight margins, climate defense, and building momentum
During the 2026 legislative session, Fresh Energy worked to defend and advance climate progress through historically tight margins.
Regulatory Update: Commission approves Xcel Energy’s large load tariff
The PUC’s approval of Xcel Energy’s large load tariff is a constructive step for consumer protections amid data center demand in Minnesota.
MIGIZI teaches Indigenous youth dangers of gas use, importance of advocacy
Interns in MIGIZI’S Green Tech Institute learned about gas use, climate change, and the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission in their winter 2026 cohort.
New study charts a practical path to electrify Minnesota’s industrial sector and cut pollution
This new report charts practical policy pathways for decarbonizing the manufacturing sector in Minnesota.