At the midpoint of the 2023 legislative session in Minnesota, our elected leaders are busier than ever enacting climate legislation.
Public Affairs
Leading from the north with 100% clean electricity
February 7, 2023, marked a new day for clean energy in Minnesota when Governor Tim Walz signed the 100% clean electricity bill into law.
Fresh Energy Statement: Minnesota utilities must maximize federal resources
On March 13, 2023, Fresh Energy filed comments at the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on Docket #22-624 urging Minnesota’s utilities and regulators to maximize the funding from federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in future utility programs.
Meet Anjali Muppidi, Fresh Energy’s Capitol Pathways Intern
Anjali comes to Fresh Energy with a passion for environmental justice and equity—not to mention a knack for languages!
Minnesota’s 100% clean electricity law explained
The 100% clean electricity bill would commit all utilities to provide their Minnesota customers with 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2040, with reporting on benchmarks every five years.
FRESH ENERGY STATEMENT: 100% clean electricity becomes Minnesota law
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed the 100% clean electricity bill into law alongside elected officials, business and nonprofit leaders, and organized labor.