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Fresh Energy statement: Xcel Energy’s commitment to 100 percent carbon-free electricity is leading our clean energy future
We applaud the state’s largest utility on making their commitment to a carbon-free economy clear and measurable.
Behind the scenes with Elizabeth Ouzts
Get to know the team behind the Energy News Network. This month, we sit down with freelance reporter Elizabeth Ouzts to learn about her grassroots journalism in the ‘Old North State.’
Climate action will require a bold commitment to equity
People of color and under served communities face significant adverse consequences from a warming planet and have the least amount of resources to adapt. We must address this disparity.
Minnesota Housing renews commitment to energy efficiency
Fresh Energy prepared public comments to encourage Minnesota Housing Finance Agency to consider a stronger inclusion of energy efficiency in the 2019 Affordable Housing Plan. They took our recommendations seriously.
Negative prices in the MISO market: what’s happening and why should we care?
Since wind and solar power are nearly free to run when the wind is blowing and the sun is out, there is a concern that increased renewables may lead to more frequent negative pricing events. However, there has been little data.