With the end of session looming, the Minnesota Legislature has begun to hear consensus business, including some much needed clean energy initiatives.
Programs
Fresh Energy Statement: Tailpipe Emissions Rollbacks are Another Threat to Public Health and Freedom
Federal tailpipe emissions rollbacks starkly illustrate the need for the type of state-level action and committed health, safety, and climate leadership shown by Governor Tim Walz and his administration.
Xcel Plans Investments in Grid Modernization
Xcel Energy is investing significant financial resources into planning for grid modernization which will set the pace for the next decade.
The State of Virginia Commits to 100 Percent Carbon-Free Electricity
Virginia is the eighth state to commit to 100 percent carbon-free electricity. On the heels of this major announcement, we need to consider how Minnesota’s clean energy goals stack up.
Advancing Energy and Equity at the Minnesota Legislature
Two weeks into what’s shaping up to be a fast-paced legislative session, we’re striving to make sure that all clean energy policies at the Capitol have equity at their core.
Fresh Energy applauds Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency’s plans to be 80% carbon-free in 2030
Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (SMMPA) announced on February 5, 2020, its plan to reshape its generation portfolio through the retirement of the Sherco 3 coal-fired power plant in 2020 and replace it primarily with wind and solar generation.