Flexibility in an Inflexible System: What COVID-19 means for energy access and equity

In these unprecedented times, the systemic inequities present within our energy system have become painfully apparent. Will we use this unprecedented time to examine our current practices and challenge ourselves to improve the system in order to improve the lives of all Minnesotans?

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

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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.