BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Fresh Energy - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://fresh-energy.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Fresh Energy REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/North_Dakota/Center BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250715T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250715T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130350 CREATED:20250408T141415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T215138Z UID:624251-1752598800-1752607800@fresh-energy.org SUMMARY:Fresh Frolic: An all-electric party at The Trailhead at Theo Wirth DESCRIPTION:Sip\, savor\, and be social! Celebrate summer and all things electric with Fresh Energy on Tuesday\, July 15\, at “Fresh Frolic: An all-electric party at The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park.” \n\n\n\nSpace is limited and registration is required. \n\n\n\nRegister now to save your spot!\n\n\n\nGet your ticket to join friends of Fresh Energy\, clean energy enthusiasts\, and more for a social evening of conversation\, networking\, and activities. Guests will also enjoy tasty appetizers and choice of beverage\, including beer\, wine\, and non-alcoholic options.  \n\n\n\nYou’ll have the opportunity to meet the Fresh Energy team and check out an all-electric petting zoo complete with a mix of e-cargo bikes from Perennial Cycle to test ride\, lawn and garden equipment from Toro and MTI Distributing\, a slate of electric vehicles large and small from White Bear Mitsubishi and Volkswagen of Inver Grove\, and more! This event will take place both indoors and outdoors at The Trailhead\, a unique venue nestled in the woods of Theodore Wirth Park.   \n\n\n\nEvent details:Tuesday\, July 15\, 2025 5 – 7:30 p.m. The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy\, Minneapolis\, MN 55422  \n\n\n\nTickets:Adults $25 Kids (12 and under) $10  \n\n\n\nTicket prices include appetizers and one drink ticket. Beer\, wine\, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available. \n\n\n\nGetting there:\n\n\n\nPlease note that parking is limited near The Trailhead and spaces near the building are not guaranteed. This event would be a great time to carpool\, take the bus or bike if you are able to. \n\n\n\nParking: The best parking option is nearby at Mortenson: 700 Meadow Lane N\, Golden Valley\, MN 55422. See below for detailed information and download a helpful map here. \n\n\n\n\nMortenson Lot: Access this lot from Highway 55 by turning north on Meadow Lane just one block west of Theodore Wirth Parkway. Follow the road around a curve until you reach a fork for Mortenson and Animal Humane Society. Keep right to park in the Mortenson lot. Parking is not allowed at the Humane Society or in “Reserved” spaces. From there you can get to The Trailhead one of two ways:\n\nOption 1: Take the shuttle bus. Fresh Energy will provide a shuttle between the Mortenson lot and The Trailhead approximately every 15 minutes. The shuttle will pick up guests where Meadow Lane meets the entrance to the Mortenson parking lot (see the star on the map). Please line up along the sidewalk near the Mortenson sign to wait for the shuttle.\n\n\n\nOption 2: Walk the wooded trail. Follow the signs for a 5 – 10-minute walk by trail. From the Mortenson lot\, you will walk through the Humane Society lot to a green space\, cross train tracks\, and follow signs along the dirt trail until you reach the paved Luce Line Trail that continues to The Trailhead. Make sure to wear sturdy shoes!\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Trailhead North and South Lots: These lots are in front of The Trailhead and provide the closest access to the building\, which also means they are usually the first to fill up.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTransit: The Metro Transit bus stops at The Trailhead building (Stop ID: 56977) and Plymouth Ave & Theodore Wirth Pkwy (Stop ID: 56978) when traveling on Route 7. Plan your transit trip here. \n\n\n\nBike: The Trailhead building is easily accessible from the Luce Line State Trail which spans over 60 miles west from Theodore Wirth Park. The Trailhead also sits on the 51-mile paved Grand Rounds Scenic Byway\, which connects the Chain of Lakes\, Mississippi River\, Minnehaha Falls\, and downtown Minneapolis riverfront to Theodore Wirth Park\, North Minneapolis\, and Northeast Minneapolis. \n\n\n\nOther: Lyft or Uber \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our event sponsors!  URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/fresh-frolic25 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fresh-energy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Fresh-Frolic-Event-Graphic-040725-PRE-1280X720.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250806T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250806T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130350 CREATED:20250724T173437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T184543Z UID:624693-1754481600-1754485200@fresh-energy.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Unpacking the budget reconciliation law's impacts on Minnesota’s clean energy future DESCRIPTION:On July 4\, 2025\, the federal budget reconciliation bill was signed into law\, a move that will have sweeping implications for clean energy and climate progress in the United States. But how will these cuts and changes impact Minnesota’s clean energy future? \n\n\n\nFresh Energy advances policy change focused on equitably decarbonizing five key areas of the economy: electricity\, buildings\, transportation\, heavy industry\, and agriculture. When our team of experts reviewed this new law\, we looked at it through the lens of how it would impact these key areas of organizational focus as we work to achieve our mission of a clean energy economy that benefits all Minnesotans. \n\n\n\nJoin our policy experts on August 6 at 12 p.m. for a discussion about the law’s implications for clean energy — and bring your questions! Half of the agenda will be set aside for an audience Q&A. \n\n\n\nAnd please note\, the current status of many of the programs we’ll discuss is an evolving situation. We will endeavor to share the most up-to-date information possible. A recording of this webinar will be sent to everyone who registers. \n\n\n\nDetails:Wednesday\, August 6\, 12-1 p.m. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\n\nIsak Kvam (moderator)\, Senior Associate\, Writer and Editor\n\n\n\nAnjali Bains\, Managing Director\, Transportation\n\n\n\nEric Fowler\, Director\, Building Performance\n\n\n\nAllen Gleckner\, Chief Policy Officer\n\n\n\nBrandon Isakson\, Managing Director\, Industry\n\n\n\nJohn Vaughn\, Managing Director\, Community and Economic Development URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/webinar-unpacking-the-budget-reconciliation-laws-impacts-on-minnesotas-clean-energy-future ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fresh-energy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Budget-reconciliation-webinar-promo-image-072425-1280x720-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250814T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250814T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130350 CREATED:20250718T162713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T140849Z UID:624640-1755194400-1755201600@fresh-energy.org SUMMARY:Clean Heat Minnesota: Future of Gas Public Comment Workshop DESCRIPTION:Minnesota’s energy regulators are making important decisions about who pays for expanding the gas system and what changes are needed to better align with our state’s climate goals. \n\n\n\nWe can have clean\, reliable\, locally made energy that prioritizes the health of our communities. Hear about the Future of Gas proceeding at the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission\, and how to make your voice heard through submitting a public comment. Learn from regulatory experts\, have a chance to ask questions about the docket\, and submit your comment before you leave. \n\n\n\nCo-hosted by Community Stabilization Project\, COPAL\, Citizens Utility Board of Minnesota\, Fresh Energy\, Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition\, Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light\, MN350\, and Resilient Cities & Communities. \n\n\n\nRSVP requested to help us provide the best estimates for dinner and organizing the event. \n\n\n\nRegister here! URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/clean-heat-minnesota-future-of-gas-public-comment-workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fresh-energy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Event-Header-Line-Extension-Comment-Workshop-071825-1280x720-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250821T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250901T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130350 CREATED:20250730T200258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T200301Z UID:624741-1755763200-1756746000@fresh-energy.org SUMMARY:Minnesota State Fair Eco Experience DESCRIPTION:The Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair is the go-to place for learning ways you can save money and the planet. Learn the latest in energy efficiency\, renewable energy\, electric vehicles\, sustainable practices and financial incentives that can help you lower your carbon footprint. Fresh Energy is proud to sponsor this fun\, family friendly\, event! \n\n\n\nLearn more\n\n\n\nSign up to volunteer URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/minnesota-state-fair-eco-experience-2 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fresh-energy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/state-fair-featured-image-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250907T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250907T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130350 CREATED:20250726T170553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T171657Z UID:624708-1757230200-1757251800@fresh-energy.org SUMMARY:Saint Paul Classic Bike Tour DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the 31st annual Saint Paul Classic Bike Tour on Sunday\, September 7\, 2025! As always\, this music festival on wheels features fabulous scenery\, tasty treats and waterfront views at all four rest stops. The Roe Family Singers\, Mississippi Mudsteppers and jubilant tuba of Tony Randazzo will all be back. We hope you will be too! \n\n\n\nFresh Energy will be rocking out and playing clean energy plinko at the Como Pavillion! We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\nLearn more and register today URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/saint-paul-classic-bike-tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fresh-energy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Untitled-19.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250920T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250920T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130350 CREATED:20250915T134536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T134540Z UID:624919-1758369600-1758376800@fresh-energy.org SUMMARY:Picnic Day DESCRIPTION:Join COPAL and the Frontline Communities Protection Coalition for a day of food\, connection\, and action! \n\n\n\nFor decades\, BIPOC and low-income communities have carried the heaviest burden of pollution\, harming our health\, environment\, and future. Now\, with Minnesota’s Cumulative Impacts Law (2023)\, we have a tool to protect our neighborhoods and say NO to new polluting industries. \n\n\n\nWe’ll share delicious food (potluck style—bring a dish if you want!)\, talk about the air pollution we see in our communities\, and learn how we can use this law to protect our families and our air. \n\n\n\nRegister here! URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/picnic-day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fresh-energy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/picnic-day-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250921T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250921T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130350 CREATED:20250818T141100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T141106Z UID:624804-1758459600-1758470400@fresh-energy.org SUMMARY:Twin Cities Sun Day Festival DESCRIPTION:Third Act Minnesota is hosting a Twin Cities’ Sun Day Festival\, featuring inspiring music and theatrical performances\, clean-energy displays\, and interactive activities for families and children that demonstrate a sun-powered future. Attendees will have an opportunity to explore options for their own participation in the clean-energy revolution. \n\n\n\nLocation: The River Hub at Graco Park• 810 Sibley St. NE\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota \n\n\n\nRSVP here. URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/twin-cities-sun-day-festival LOCATION:The River Hub at Graco Park\, 810 Sibley St. NE\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55413 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fresh-energy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Group-Picture-1-1-1100x560-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Third Act Minnesota":MAILTO:Minnesota@thirdact.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250930T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250930T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130350 CREATED:20250520T154834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T183214Z UID:624444-1759217400-1759230000@fresh-energy.org SUMMARY:2025 Benefit Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 30\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\nIn-person at the Saint Paul RiverCentre7:30 a.m. Guest check-in and Fair of the Future opens8 a.m. Breakfast program begins9:30 – 11 a.m. Breakfast concludes\, Fair of the Future continuesDownload parking and transit information.* \n\n\n\n*Please note: There is a new parking process for the RiverCentre ramp this year. \n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual live stream7:50 a.m. Log in8 a.m. Breakfast program begins9:30 a.m. Breakfast concludesDownload the full event program. \n\n\n\n\n\n$150 suggested minimum donation.* \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister to join Fresh Energy on September 30 for a dynamic conversation with three Minnesota thought leaders and changemakers who are overcoming challenges to create a new playbook for making clean energy and climate progress right here in Minnesota. \n\n\n\nFederal rollbacks\, alongside local and global setbacks\, are creating uncertainty for what the future of clean energy and climate action can look like in Minnesota and the Midwest. Our expert panel will cut through the noise to translate national and global trends into real\, local impact. \n\n\n\nWhat progress is already happening in our backyard? What opportunities lie ahead? And how can Minnesota continue to lead the way? Join us for an electrifying conversation about what’s next for climate and energy — and how we can all take action to keep the momentum going. \n\n\n\n“All proceeds from this powerful event will support Fresh Energy’s work to design\, influence\, and implement equitable policy to continue ambitiously advancing a carbon-neutral economy in Minnesota and the Midwest. \n\n\n\nAnd you won’t want to miss the Fair of the Future — our all-electric showcase opening before check-in at 7:30 a.m. and continuing after the breakfast concludes until 11 a.m. You’ll get hands-on with the latest electric vehicles\, outdoor gear\, e-bikes\, induction cooking demos\, heat pump tech\, and more — plus expert guidance to help you “go electric” every step of the way. Learn more about what’s in store at the Fair of the Future here. \n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKarie KirschbaumCommunity Development Director\, City of Crookston\, Minnesota\n\n\n\n\n\nBob BlakeFounder and Chief Executive Officer\, Solar Bear and Native Sun Community Power Development\n\n\n\n\n\nAlex SavelliGlobal Executive Director – Electrolyzers Commercial\, Accelera by Cummins\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by Dr. Margaret Cherne-HendrickChief Executive Officer\, Fresh Energy \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet your tickets to the 2025 Benefit Breakfast!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere are two types of tickets for the 2025 Benefit Breakfast. Please choose your tickets based on whether you plan to join us in person or virtually. Registration is required; please RSVP by September 22\, 2025. \n\n\n\nEvent Details:\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 30\, 2025Saint Paul RiverCentreParking and Transit Information – new process this year!7:30-8 a.m. CT: Guest check in and Fair of the Future all-electric showcase8-9:30 a.m. CT: Breakfast program9:30-11 a.m. CT: Fair of the Future continues$150 suggested minimum donation.* \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-person registration is now closed.\n\n\n\nPlease contact Meggie LaValley for assistance at lavalley@fresh-energy.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*There is no fee to register for this event\, but you will be asked for a donation during the program. \n\n\n\nIf you are not able to join us on September 30\, please consider supporting our work by making a donation online. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet involved!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReady to turn climate ambition into action? Sponsor the event or rally your network as a table captain — and fuel progress together. Contact Meggie LaValley at lavalley@fresh-energy.org or 651 726 7561 for more information. \n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Opportunities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a Table Captain\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer at the Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our event sponsors!*\n\n\n\nTitle Sponsor – $25\,000 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFair of the Future Sponsors – $10\,000 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVIP Meet and Greet Sponsors – $5\,000ALLETEBest BuyEcolabEnterprise EnergyMortensonXcel Energy \n\n\n\nClean Energy Champion Sponsors – $3\,000Green Spirit Home PerformanceMesabi MetallicsDaniel Trajano and Paula ThomsenWhite Bear Mitsubishi and Volkswagen of Inver Grove \n\n\n\nFriends of the Future Sponsors – $1500Aileron CommunicationsCLAConnexus® EnergyEver-Green EnergyFredriksonMoss & Barnett P.A.Old National BankTaft Toro and MTI Distributing Inc.U.S. BankUndauntedK12Winthrop & Weinstine\, P.A. \n\n\n\n\n\nMatch Pool SponsorsPhilip and Kathy AdamBird and Randy AndersonAnonymousLane Ayres and Marion McNurlenMargaret and Ashlee Cherne-HendrickJosh and Tisha ColtonTed and Karen ContagCopas FamilyAmy Gilbert and Worth FrankMark and Kate HansonSarah F. Lang FundEric Larson and Geeta DashKevin Lawless and April EganJim LenfesteyCotty Lowry and Laurie JacobiMike Menzel and Kathy IversonTeresa Morrow and Dale PippinMichael and Patsy NoblePhil and Karin PetersonRahr CorporationFederico RossiMatt and Anne SchuergerRobert D Shepard\, AIF®The Van Steenburgh/Ladner Family FundKate Wolford and Ed ReillyChristina Yagjian and Mark Engstrom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*This event is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors. Accepting event sponsorship support does not reflect endorsement of specific sponsors or their products\, services\, or opinions. URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/2025-benefit-breakfast ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fresh-energy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-BB-Email-Graphic-In-Person-Reminder-Email-082125-1280x720-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251007T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251008T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130350 CREATED:20250514T191842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T191847Z UID:624409-1759824000-1759942800@fresh-energy.org SUMMARY:2025 Gateway to Solar Conference DESCRIPTION:The Gateway to Solar Conference\, hosted by the Minnesota Solar Energy Industries Association (MnSEIA)\, is one of the Midwest’s biggest and best solar + storage conferences. Each year solar installers and developers\, manufacturers\, distributors\, financiers\, engineers\, utilities\, job trainers\, trade unions\, non-profits\, government agencies\, and more gather for quality networking\, education\, and fun off-site events. \n\n\n\nMeet industry professionals from across the state and country\, hear from state officials\, regulators\, and legislators\, and gain in-depth insight into Minnesota’s booming market and where it’s headed during this exciting two-day conference. \n\n\n\nProceeds from the Gateway Conference support MnSEIA’s year-round regulatory and policy work to protect and promote the growth of Minnesota solar + storage. \n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/2025-gateway-to-solar-conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fresh-energy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MnSEIA-Gateway-to-Solar-2025-Graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251022T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251022T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130350 CREATED:20250808T140927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T185522Z UID:624750-1761123600-1761147000@fresh-energy.org SUMMARY:Renew Highway 2 Tour - Bemidji DESCRIPTION:Renewable Energy and Economic Development in Northwest Minnesota\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Fresh Energy and partners in Bemidji\, Minnesota on Wednesday\, October 22\, for the “Renew Highway 2 Tour.” It’s a full day of workshops\, conversations\, and presentations about renewable energy as an economic development tool in Northwest Minnesota. This event is great for anyone working in the renewable energy sector\, interested in networking\, and in hearing success stories. The desired outcomes of the conference will be more renewable energy projects and partnerships in the Northwest region. \n\n\n\nThis event is free but registration is required. Register here. \n\n\n\nEvent DetailsWednesday\, October 22 \, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Bemidji State University Hobson Union\, Beaux Arts Ballroom1500 Birchmont Dr NE\, Bemidji\, MN 56601Lunch will be provided\, with vegetarian and vegan options available.Street and lot parking free; no visitor pass required \n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n\n8:30 a.m. Registration and light refreshments\n\n\n\n9 a.m. Welcome\n\n\n\n9:15-10:15 a.m. Keynote and Q&A\, “Good News for Minnesota” with J. Drake Hamilton\, Managing Director\, Science Policy at Fresh Energy\n\n\n\n10:15-11:30 a.m. Northwest Minnesota Renewable Energy Economic Data Presentation and Panel. Featuring CEEM’s annual jobs report. Panelists include:\n\nCathy Liebowitz\, CEEM\, Senior Manager of Membership Engagement\n\n\n\nAnthony Shaffhauser\, Northwest Regional Analyst\, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)\n\n\n\nJeff Matson\, CURA GIS Director\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Break and Lunch\n\n\n\n1 – 2 p.m. Success Stories\n\nFrom Workforce Development to Small Business Growth: The White Earth Arc of Solar. Featuring:\n\nBridget Guiza\, White Earth Tribal and Community College\, Customized Education Coordinator\n\n\n\nGeorge Lemelin\, Global Link Energy\, LLC CEO\n\n\n\nGwe Gasco\, 8th Fire Solar\, Sales and Marketing Director\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2 – 3:30 p.m. Regional Project and Partnership Planning with the Headwaters Regional Development Commission. Featuring:\n\nSami Holm\, Community Development Specialist\n\n\n\nNaomi Carlson\, HRDC Community Development Planner\n\n\n\nElise Monson\, BSU Graduate Student & HRDC Intern\n\n\n\n\n\n3:30 p.m. Adjourn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our tour partners!\n\n\n\n\n\nBemidji State UniversityCenter for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA)City of CrookstonClean Energy Economy MinnesotaEmpower CrookstonGlobal Link Energy LLCHalstad Municipal Utility \n\n\n\n\n\n4H2 Inc.Headwaters Regional Development CommissionNorthwest Regional Sustainable Development Partnership (Northwest RSDP)University of Minnesota CrookstonWhite Earth Tribal and Community College8th Fire Solar URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/renew-highway-2-bemidji ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fresh-energy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Renew-Highway-2-Tour-Bemidji-080525-1280x720-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251023T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251023T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130350 CREATED:20250808T140718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T021242Z UID:624748-1761210000-1761233400@fresh-energy.org SUMMARY:Renew Highway 2 Tour - Crookston DESCRIPTION:Renewable Energy and Economic Development in Northwest Minnesota\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Fresh Energy and partners in Crookston\, Minnesota on Thursday\, October 23\, for the “Renew Highway 2 Tour.” It’s a full day of workshops\, conversations\, and presentations about renewable energy as an economic development tool in Northwest Minnesota. This event is great for anyone working in the renewable energy sector\, interested in networking\, and in hearing success stories. The desired outcomes of the conference will be more renewable energy projects and partnerships in the Northwest region. \n\n\n\nThis event is free but registration is required. Register here. \n\n\n\nEvent DetailsThursday\, October 239 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.UMN Crookston in the Peterson Classroom\, 2900 University Ave\, Crookston\, MN 56716Lunch will be provided\, with vegetarian and vegan options available. \n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n\n8:30 a.m. Registration and light refreshments\n\n\n\n9 a.m. Welcome\n\n\n\n9:15-10:15 a.m. Keynote and Q&A\, “Good News for Minnesota” with J. Drake Hamilton\, Managing Director\, Science Policy at Fresh Energy\n\n\n\n10:15-11:30 a.m. Northwest Minnesota Renewable Energy Economic Data Presentation and Panel. Featuring CEEM’s annual jobs report. Panelists include:\n\nCathy Liebowitz\, CEEM\, Senior Manager of Membership Engagement\n\n\n\nAnthony Shaffhauser\, Northwest Regional Analyst\, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).\n\n\n\nJeff Matson\, CURA GIS Director\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Break and Lunch\n\n\n\n12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Success Story\n\nThe Decarbonized Sweet Sorghum Ethanol Revolution with Brian LaPlante\, 4H2 Inc. Founder.\n\n\n\n\n\n1:30 – 2:30 p.m. MISO Soup (Midcontinent Independent System Operator) with Mike “Transmission Man” Schowalter\, Fresh Energy Director of Regional Transmission Organization Advocacy\n\n\n\n2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Renewable Energy Goal Setting with Crystal Rayamajhi\, Northwest RSDP Coordinator.\n\n\n\n3:30 p.m. Adjourn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our tour partners!\n\n\n\n\n\nBemidji State UniversityCenter for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA)City of CrookstonClean Energy Economy MinnesotaEmpower CrookstonGlobal Link Energy LLCHalstad Municipal Utility \n\n\n\n\n\n4H2 Inc.Headwaters Regional Development CommissionNorthwest Regional Sustainable Development Partnership (Northwest RSDP)University of Minnesota CrookstonWhite Earth Tribal and Community College8th Fire Solar URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/renew-highway-2-tour-crookston ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fresh-energy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Renew-Highway-2-Tour-Crookston-080525-1280x720-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251028T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251028T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130350 CREATED:20251015T154155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T154457Z UID:625033-1761642000-1761674400@fresh-energy.org SUMMARY:Drive Electric Minnesota’s Annual Event DESCRIPTION:On October 28\, Drive Electric Minnesota’s annual event at the McNamara Alumni Center on the University of Minnesota Minneapolis campus will bring together an anticipated audience of 150 of Minnesota’s most influential EV leaders and decision makers\, including utility partners\, government officials\, advocates\, and industry innovators. \n\n\n\nThe program will feature keynote speaker Munni Krishna\, engaging tours of on-site EV and charging technology\, and immersive panel discussions focused on topics that matter most to our community—from public policy and infrastructure to consumer adoption and fleet electrification.   \n\n\n\nLearn more\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/drive-electric-minnesotas-annual-event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fresh-energy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Drive-Electric-Minnesota-Annual-Event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251112T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251112T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130350 CREATED:20251029T153904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T153908Z UID:625094-1762966800-1762974000@fresh-energy.org SUMMARY:Cumulative impacts engagement open house - Duluth DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) in Duluth for an opportunity to discuss the MPCA’s public engagement and timeline of the cumulative impacts rulemaking process. At this open house\, they will discuss their engagement practices thus far in the rulemaking process\, share information\, and answer questions about upcoming major milestones in the rulemaking timeline. Posters will be on display featuring the timeline of the rule’s development and implementation\, the public’s input\, and past engagement efforts by the MPCA. The MPCA’s cumulative impacts engagement team will be available to have conversations with the public about the information presented and general inquiries related to the rule and the rulemaking timeline moving forward. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome to join regardless of prior involvement or knowledge of this rule. Families and children are welcome. Food will be provided on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\n\n\nGet the details! URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/cumulative-impacts-engagement-open-house-duluth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fresh-energy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Untitled-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251115T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251115T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130350 CREATED:20251027T161415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T170203Z UID:625068-1763213400-1763217000@fresh-energy.org SUMMARY:Clean Energy and Climate Action: Good News for Minnesota! DESCRIPTION:Learn how Minnesota will meet its energy goals amid current federal challenges\, from Fresh Energy’s J. Drake Hamilton\, an expert in climate and energy. Get the details! \n\n\n\nEvent Details: November 15\, 20251:30 – 2:30 p.m.Great River Regional Library – Mississippi Room 1300 W. St. Germain\, St. Cloud\, MN \n\n\n\nHosted by: URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/clean-energy-and-climate-action-good-news-for-minnesota ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fresh-energy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Untitled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251120T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251120T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130350 CREATED:20251029T155334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T155336Z UID:625099-1763658000-1763665200@fresh-energy.org SUMMARY:Cumulative impacts engagement open house - Rochester DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) in Rochester for an opportunity to discuss the MPCA’s public engagement and timeline of the cumulative impacts rulemaking process. At this open house\, they will discuss their engagement practices thus far in the rulemaking process\, share information\, and answer questions about upcoming major milestones in the rulemaking timeline. Posters will be on display featuring the timeline of the rule’s development and implementation\, the public’s input\, and past engagement efforts by the MPCA. The MPCA’s cumulative impacts engagement team will be available to have conversations with the public about the information presented and general inquiries related to the rule and the rulemaking timeline moving forward. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome to join regardless of prior involvement or knowledge of this rule. Families and children are welcome. Food will be provided on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\n\n\nGet the details! URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/cumulative-impacts-engagement-open-house-rochester-2 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fresh-energy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Untitled-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251203T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130350 CREATED:20251017T152926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T193140Z UID:625040-1764763200-1764766800@fresh-energy.org SUMMARY:COP30 and Fresh Energy: A Discussion with J. Drake Hamilton DESCRIPTION:The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change will be held in Belem\, Brazil from November 10-21\, 2025. J. Drake Hamilton\, managing director\, science policy at Fresh Energy\, will be attending the conference virtually. She will be posting blogs every weekday\, letting you know the biggest actions to watch. \n\n\n\nRegister now for Fresh Energy’s COP30 webinar after the conference to get the scoop from J. as she debriefs outcomes and answers your questions about the event. \n\n\n\nNote: All registrants will be sent reminder emails before the webinar and a recording afterward. \n\n\n\nSign up for the webinar below. URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/cop30-and-fresh-energy-a-discussion-with-j-drake-hamilton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fresh-energy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/COP30-webinar-header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251204T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251204T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130350 CREATED:20251105T194742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T144155Z UID:625105-1764845100-1764869400@fresh-energy.org SUMMARY:Nonprofit Board Lab 2025 DESCRIPTION:The Nonprofit Board Lab is built on the principle of iron sharpening iron—bringing together nonprofit leaders\, board members\, philanthropic partners\, and corporate board placement professionals for open exchange\, peer dialogue\, and connections that extend across the nonprofit ecosystem. Through interactive sessions\, participants listen\, share perspectives\, and learn from one another. Designed so you walk away with insights and tools to strengthen board governance\, empower leadership\, and operate with strategic flexibility. \n\n\n\nFresh Energy’s CEO\, Margaret Cherne-Hendrick\, is a featured speaker for the Strategic Flexibility Lab Session. In this session speakers will clarify the board’s role in planning\, oversight\, and organizational alignment\, explore strategy in three realms\, developing the plan\, executing the plan and abandoning the plan when strategic pivot is required and explore a range of planning models—from nimble approaches for smaller organizations to structured frameworks for larger institutions—and learn how to choose the right fit based on capacity\, complexity\, and mission need. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/nonprofit-board-lab-2025 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fresh-energy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Untitled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251204T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251204T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130350 CREATED:20251029T154601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T155538Z UID:625098-1764867600-1764874800@fresh-energy.org SUMMARY:Cumulative impacts engagement open house - Twin Cities DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) in Minneapolis for an opportunity to discuss the MPCA’s public engagement and timeline of the cumulative impacts rulemaking process. At this open house\, they will discuss their engagement practices thus far in the rulemaking process\, share information\, and answer questions about upcoming major milestones in the rulemaking timeline. Posters will be on display featuring the timeline of the rule’s development and implementation\, the public’s input\, and past engagement efforts by the MPCA. The MPCA’s cumulative impacts engagement team will be available to have conversations with the public about the information presented and general inquiries related to the rule and the rulemaking timeline moving forward. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome to join regardless of prior involvement or knowledge of this rule. Families and children are welcome. Food will be provided on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\n\n\nGet the details! URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/cumulative-impacts-engagement-open-house-twin-cities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fresh-energy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Untitled-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20251208T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130350 CREATED:20251119T211620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T025017Z UID:626715-1765188000-1765191600@fresh-energy.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Innovative financing for clean energy projects DESCRIPTION:The finance landscape for clean energy projects has changed dramatically\, but organizations\, institutions\, and businesses are still moving forward with planning (and building) clean energy projects that include clean energy technologies such as heat pumps\, geothermal\, solar\, wind\, weatherization\, and beyond. What are innovative approaches to financing that can help fund these projects?  Join Fresh Energy for a virtual conversation about financing these projects with Community Reinvestment Fund\, Sunrise Banks\, and the Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority (MnCIFA) — all financial institutions that focus on lending for clean energy projects. Tune in for a brief program and then bring your questions\, projects\, project ideas\, and thoughts for a robust conversation and Q&A. \n\n\n\nAgenda:10 to 10:20 a.m.: Welcome\, introductions\, and background10:20 to 11 a.m.: Discussion and Q&A with participants \n\n\n\nGuests:Erin Chase\, Director of Lending\, Community Reinvestment FundKari Groth Swan\, Executive Director at Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority (MnCIFA)Tyler Vogel\, National Policy Manager\, Community Reinvestment FundLaura Wildenborg\, VP of Strategic Lending at Sunrise Banks URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/webinar-innovative-financing-for-clean-energy-projects ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fresh-energy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Innovative-Financing-for-Clean-Energy-Projects-112025-1280x720-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260114T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260114T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130350 CREATED:20260108T172501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T173537Z UID:628018-1768392000-1768395600@fresh-energy.org SUMMARY:Zero Emission Bus Transition Plan Stakeholder Summit DESCRIPTION:Metro Transit is hosting an annual update on the Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) Transition Plan. Everyone is invited to attend. \n\n\n\nAt this virtual stakeholder summit\, attendees will get an update on Metro Transit’s transition to zero-emission technology\, including recent progress and lessons learned\, focusing on 2024 battery electric bus operations. The session will include time for Q&A. \n\n\n\nRegister here URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/zero-emission-bus-transition-plan-stakeholder-summit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fresh-energy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/electric-bus-metro-transit-twin-cities-metro-area-1280x720-16x9-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260120T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260120T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130350 CREATED:20260108T183831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T183834Z UID:628020-1768924800-1768932000@fresh-energy.org SUMMARY:Great River Energy Townhalls DESCRIPTION:Great River Energy will hold a series of town hall meetings in January to share updates on its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and gather input from members and the public. The IRP is a comprehensive roadmap that guides how Great River Energy will meet future energy needs reliably\, affordably\, and sustainably while aligning with Minnesota’s clean energy goals.Attendees will learn about resource planning strategies\, including renewable energy integration\, carbon reduction targets\, and investments in grid reliability. \n\n\n\nTown Hall ScheduleTuesday\, January 20\, 2026 — 4 to 6 p.m.Great River Energy Headquarters12300 Elm Creek Blvd N\, Maple Grove \n\n\n\nWednesday\, January 21\, 2026 — 4 to 6 p.m.Country Inn & Suites by Radisson1900 Premier Drive\, Mankato \n\n\n\nThursday\, January 22\, 2026 — 4 to 6 p.m.Timberlake Lodge144 17th St SE\, Grand Rapids \n\n\n\nEach meeting will feature a presentation from Great River Energy’s resource planning team\, followed by an open house format where attendees can ask questions and provide feedback. Topics will include energy affordability\, reliability\, environmental stewardship\, and how Great River Energy plans to meet Minnesota’s carbon reduction goals. \n\n\n