In spite of a split-control legislature, 2021 has been an incredibly impactful year for energy at the State Capitol with significant investments in solar energy, policy support for a just and equitable transition, innovative decarbonization strategies, and more.
Public Affairs
Legislative session ends with impactful clean energy policy, more to come in June
While the state’s budget remains particularly sticky, some significant progress on energy has been made this session
Our Top 20 Accomplishments of 2020
The accelerating pace of climate change demands swift, bold action and we are rising to the challenge. To close the books on 2020, we’ve assembled this list of highlights. Together we made change happen!
2020 Special Session: Fresh Energy’s Recommendations
Minnesota legislators must act quickly and decisively during summer 2020 special legislative sessions. Read Fresh Energy’s four key recommendations for immediate action.
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.
Fresh Energy at the Global Climate Summit in Madrid
This December, Fresh Energy’s science policy director, J. Drake Hamilton, will travel to Madrid, Spain, to participate in the United Nations 25th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP25).