During the 2026 legislative session, Fresh Energy worked to defend and advance climate progress through historically tight margins.
Public Affairs
John Vaughn honored at Climate Adaptation Awards
The University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership honored Fresh Energy’s John Vaughn for his work championing actions and projects that strengthen local resilience.
Our clean energy and climate plans for Minnesota’s 2026 legislative session
Fresh Energy is excited to be kicking off clean energy and climate policy at the 2026 Minnesota legislative session this spring.
Minnesota launches updated Climate Action Framework
On February 11, 2026, Governor Tim Walz and his Climate Change Subcabinet launched the updated Minnesota Climate Action Framework.
Meet Molly, our new Session Associate, Legislative Affairs
Meet Molly McMullen, Fresh Energy’s 2026 session associate supporting the policy solutions team during Minnesota’s legislative session.
As U.S. further withdraws from global climate community, states must continue to lead
It has become clear that state-based organizations like Fresh Energy must continue to lead as we strive toward the goal of reaching net-zero by 2050.