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SUMMARY:Conservation Improvement Program (CIP) Planning for Low Income+ Kick-Off
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Department of Commerce and MN Energy Efficiency for All (EEFA) Coalition hosted a virtual kick-off meeting for anyone who wants to learn about the utility energy efficiency framework in MN and how to improve low-income programs. \n\n\n\nDuring the event\, participants:(1) Learn about the Conservation Improvement Program (CIP) and the ongoing Triennial planning process that utilities are engaging in here in Minnesota\, and(2) Get involved and provide recommendations to utilities on their “Low Income” programs ahead of their draft plans (due June 1\, 2023). These plans help inform and guide how utilities design and invest in their energy efficiency programs for the next three years. \n\n\n\nView the PPT.
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/conservation-improvement-program-cip-planning-for-low-income-kick-off
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SUMMARY:MPCA Environmental Justice Advisory Group Listening Sessions
DESCRIPTION:The environmental justice advisory group (EJAG) advises the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) commissioner on the implementation of the agency’s environmental justice framework\, provides feedback on its effectiveness and offers suggestions for future improvements. \n\n\n\nThe MPCA is holding information sessions on the organization’s environmental justice advisory group. Sessions will share the history of the advisory group\, the challenges\, and the learning/unlearning opportunities that occurred in the five years of the group’s convening. Learn how you can help further their work to ensure that every Minnesotan has healthy air\, sustainable lands\, clean water\, and a better climate. \n\n\n\nGet the details!
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/mpca-environmental-justice-advisory-group-listening-sessions
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SUMMARY:Lobby for the Future: A Climate Day at the Capitol
DESCRIPTION:Join Fresh Energy\, Minnesota’s 100% Campaign\, and 300 grassroots leaders across Minnesota on January 25 in leveraging this historic opportunity for 100% clean electricity and more at the capitol to win a bold and equitable clean energy transition here in Minnesota. Participants will receive a brief and intentional training on how to lobby their legislators in support of the 100% Bill HF 7 in the House and its companion bill in the Senate SF 4. Participants will then be organized into teams with fellow constituents to lead their lobby meetings with legislators. \n\n\n\nRegister today!
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/lobby-for-the-future-a-climate-day-at-the-capitol
LOCATION:Christ on Capitol Hill\, 105 University Ave W\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, 55103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230117T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T044916
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UID:620251-1673958600-1673964000@fresh-energy.org
SUMMARY:MPCA Environmental Justice Advisory Group Listening Sessions
DESCRIPTION:The environmental justice advisory group (EJAG) advises the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) commissioner on the implementation of the agency’s environmental justice framework\, provides feedback on its effectiveness and offers suggestions for future improvements. \n\n\n\nThe MPCA is holding information sessions on the organization’s environmental justice advisory group. Sessions will share the history of the advisory group\, the challenges\, and the learning/unlearning opportunities that occurred in the five years of the group’s convening. Learn how you can help further their work to ensure that every Minnesotan has healthy air\, sustainable lands\, clean water\, and a better climate. \n\n\n\nGet the details!
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/mpca-environmental-justice-advisory-group-listening-sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230123T113000
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DTSTAMP:20260420T044916
CREATED:20230110T171634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T172936Z
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SUMMARY:WTS MN Panel: Navigating Your Transportation Career
DESCRIPTION:Join WTS Minnesota for an engaging virtual panel discussion surrounding equity\, career paths\, and achieving professional goals. Fresh Energy’s Anjali Bains is one of five industry leaders on the panel representing the public\, private\, and non-profit sectors. Panelists will share their perspectives\, advice\, and professional journeys to help reflect on ways to build more robust\, equitable\, and inclusive professional communities\, navigate career challenges\, and achieve personal career goals. \n\n\n\nRegister today!
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/wts-mn-panel-navigating-your-transportation-career
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230119T201500
DTSTAMP:20260420T044916
CREATED:20221220T211302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T211306Z
UID:620182-1674154800-1674159300@fresh-energy.org
SUMMARY:Human Rights Forum: Climate Loss and Damage at COP27
DESCRIPTION:Join J. Drake Hamilton\, Fresh Energy’s senior director of science policy for a conversation about the United Nation’s unexpected move forward on climate loss and damage funding during COP27\, the U.N. Climate Change Conference. The webinar will dig into the details that still need to be set and the next steps to further increase funding for mitigations of and adaptations for communities most vulnerable to climate change. Register today! \n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/human-rights-forum-climate-loss-and-damage-at-cop27
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230117T123000
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CREATED:20230113T153626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T153629Z
UID:620251-1673958600-1673964000@fresh-energy.org
SUMMARY:MPCA Environmental Justice Advisory Group Listening Sessions
DESCRIPTION:The environmental justice advisory group (EJAG) advises the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) commissioner on the implementation of the agency’s environmental justice framework\, provides feedback on its effectiveness and offers suggestions for future improvements. \n\n\n\nThe MPCA is holding information sessions on the organization’s environmental justice advisory group. Sessions will share the history of the advisory group\, the challenges\, and the learning/unlearning opportunities that occurred in the five years of the group’s convening. Learn how you can help further their work to ensure that every Minnesotan has healthy air\, sustainable lands\, clean water\, and a better climate. \n\n\n\nGet the details!
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/mpca-environmental-justice-advisory-group-listening-sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230110T133000
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DTSTAMP:20260420T044916
CREATED:20221202T162309Z
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UID:620094-1673357400-1673362800@fresh-energy.org
SUMMARY:Informational Meeting: Level 2 EV charging station grants from MPCA
DESCRIPTION:The MPCA has $664\,000 available to install Level 2 EV charging stations in public places\, workplaces\, and multiunit dwellings. Level 2 charging stations provide 6.6kW to 19.2 kW of power for drivers to charge their electric vehicles. The purpose of the program is to increase the use of electric vehicles in place of gas-powered cars to reduce tailpipe emissions including greenhouse gas emissions in the state. \n\n\n\nProposals are due no later than 4:30 p.m. Central Time on February 28\, 2023. Learn more about the grants. \n\n\n\nInformational Meeting:\n\n\n\nThe online information session for this grant round will take place on Tuesday\, January 10\, 2023 (1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.) \n\n\n\nJoin meeting: https://minnesota.webex.com/minnesota/j.php?MTID=m30734ec407fc85724750b10482516ba6 \n\n\n\nMeeting number (access code): 2483 828 2787Meeting password: 4rcUcG8WQ7FJoin by phone: 415-655-0003 United States TollTap to join from a mobile device (attendees only)
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/informational-meeting-level-2-ev-charging-station-grants-from-mpca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20230106T105000
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UID:620209-1673002200-1673005800@fresh-energy.org
SUMMARY:Carleton College Convocation with Michael Noble
DESCRIPTION:Michael Noble has been a leader in the clean energy space for more than 30 years and is well known for shaping and driving significant and innovative public policy solutions that speed Minnesota and the Midwest’s transition away from fossil fuels onto clean\, carbon-free energy.  \n\n\n\nCarleton College Convocation with Michael Noble is on Friday\, January 6\, from 10:50-11:50 a.m. Michael’s presentation\, “A Climate Life\,” is about his experience as a leader in Minnesota’s clean energy sector and the future of climate work. Join the event in person at Skinner Memorial Chapel or virtually over Zoom.  \n\n\n\nGet the details here!
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/convocation-with-michael-noble
LOCATION:Skinner Memorial Chapel\, 405 First Street East\, Northfield\, 55057\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20221215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20221215T183000
DTSTAMP:20260420T044916
CREATED:20221109T163829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T155621Z
UID:620003-1671123600-1671129000@fresh-energy.org
SUMMARY:2023 EV Outlook: Virtual Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Let’s talk electric vehicles! Pour your favorite cocktail or mocktail and join Shift2Electric’s Jukka Kukkonen and Fresh Energy’s MK Anderson and Jo Olson for a virtual happy hour conversation about all-things electric vehicles. \n\n\n\nThe electric vehicle (EV) landscape is changing fast and 2023 will bring new models as well as exciting new rebates and tax incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). We’ll discuss federal incentives\, market trends here and abroad\, battery recycling\, supply chain issues\, exciting new models\, and what we can expect in the coming year. Participants will walk away with a comprehensive reference list of EV models\, their specs\, and more.
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/2023-ev-outlook-virtual-happy-hour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20221130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20221130T130000
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CREATED:20221025T210644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T213459Z
UID:619963-1669809600-1669813200@fresh-energy.org
SUMMARY:Debriefing COP27
DESCRIPTION:What happened at COP27? In November\, nearly 200 countries will come together in Egypt for the global climate summit\, or COP27\, the United Nations Climate Change Conference. Join Fresh Energy’s J. Drake Hamilton and members of the Minnesota delegation including Patrick Hamilton of the Science Museum and Dr. Nfamara K. Dampha of the University of Minnesota for a webinar on November 30\, 2022\, at 12 p.m. Central to debrief COP and dig into discussions around climate finance\, mitigation\, and adaptation and the role Minnesota and the Midwest can play in decarbonization.
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/debriefing-cop27
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20221103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20221103T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T044916
CREATED:20220908T154905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T211503Z
UID:619814-1667498400-1667505600@fresh-energy.org
SUMMARY:Public hearings: Xcel Energy's electric rate case
DESCRIPTION:Last year\, Xcel Energy filed a request to increase electric rates by more than 20 percent. If you are an Xcel customer\, you are already seeing a 6.4 percent interim rate increase on your bills\, which is in effect as the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) determines what the final rate will be.  \n\n\n\nIf you are concerned about how Xcel Energy’s proposed rate increase will affect you and your family\, let the PUC know. Your voice matters\, and public comments can and do make a difference!  \n\n\n\nPublic comment opportunities are available both in-person and virtually. Any member of the public can comment on the proposed rate hike.  \n\n\n\nYou may submit your comment:  \n\n\n\nIn writing: To consumer.puc@state.mn.us or the MN Public Utilities Commission\, 121 7th Place East\, Suite 350\, St. Paul\, MN 55101. Reference Docket No. 21-630\, and note that everything in your comment will become part of the public record.At a public hearing\, either in-person or virtually on the following dates.\n\n\n\nDateTimeLocationTuesday 10/4/20221 p.m.Brookview Golden Valley Bassett Creek North Room316 Brookview Pkwy S\, Golden Valley\, MNTuesday 10/4/20226 p.m.Woodbury Central Park Valley Creek Room A8595 Central Park Place\, Woodbury\, MNWednesday 10/5/20226 p.m.Red Wing Ignite419 Bush Street\, Red Wing\, MNThursday 10/6/20226 p.m.Courtyard by Marriott404 W St. Germain Street\, St Cloud\, MNThursday 11/3/20226 p.m.Courtyard by Marriott901 Raintree Road\, Mankato\, MN\n\n\n\nCan’t attend in person? Full details\, including links\, for virtual hearings can be found here. Virtual hearings will be held on the following dates.  \n\n\n\nMonday\, October 31\, 2022\, at 1:30 p.m.Wednesday\, November 2\, 2022\, at 6 p.m.
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/public-hearings-xcel-energys-electric-rate-case-2022-10-11
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20221031T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20221031T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T044916
CREATED:20220908T160927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T161741Z
UID:619817-1667223000-1667230200@fresh-energy.org
SUMMARY:Virtual public hearing: Xcel Energy's electric rate case
DESCRIPTION:Last year\, Xcel Energy filed a request to increase electric rates by more than 20 percent. If you are an Xcel customer\, you are already seeing a 6.4 percent interim rate increase on your bills\, which is in effect as the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) determines what the final rate will be. \n\n\n\nIf you are concerned about how Xcel Energy’s proposed rate increase will affect you and your family\, let the PUC know. Your voice matters\, and public comments can and do make a difference! Information on virtual hearings\, including links to attend\, can be found here. \n\n\n\nPublic comment opportunities are available both in-person and virtually. Any member of the public can comment on the proposed rate hike. \n\n\n\nYou may submit your comment: \n\n\n\nIn writing: To consumer.puc@state.mn.us or the MN Public Utilities Commission\, 121 7th Place East\, Suite 350\, St. Paul\, MN 55101. Reference Docket No. 21-630\, and note that everything in your comment will become part of the public record.At a public hearing\, either in-person or virtually – information\, including links\, for virtual hearings can be found here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDateTimeLocationTuesday 10/4/20221 p.m.Brookview Golden Valley Bassett Creek North Room316 Brookview Pkwy S\, Golden Valley\, MNTuesday 10/4/20226 p.m.Woodbury Central Park Valley Creek Room A8595 Central Park Place\, Woodbury\, MNWednesday 10/5/20226 p.m.Red Wing Ignite419 Bush Street\, Red Wing\, MNThursday 10/6/20226 p.m.Courtyard by Marriott404 W St. Germain Street\, St Cloud\, MNThursday 11/3/20226 p.m.Courtyard by Marriott901 Raintree Road\, Mankato\, MN
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/virtual-public-hearing-xcel-energys-electric-rate-case
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20221031T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20221031T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T161741Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual public hearing: Xcel Energy's electric rate case
DESCRIPTION:Last year\, Xcel Energy filed a request to increase electric rates by more than 20 percent. If you are an Xcel customer\, you are already seeing a 6.4 percent interim rate increase on your bills\, which is in effect as the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) determines what the final rate will be. \n\n\n\nIf you are concerned about how Xcel Energy’s proposed rate increase will affect you and your family\, let the PUC know. Your voice matters\, and public comments can and do make a difference! Information on virtual hearings\, including links to attend\, can be found here. \n\n\n\nPublic comment opportunities are available both in-person and virtually. Any member of the public can comment on the proposed rate hike. \n\n\n\nYou may submit your comment: \n\n\n\nIn writing: To consumer.puc@state.mn.us or the MN Public Utilities Commission\, 121 7th Place East\, Suite 350\, St. Paul\, MN 55101. Reference Docket No. 21-630\, and note that everything in your comment will become part of the public record.At a public hearing\, either in-person or virtually – information\, including links\, for virtual hearings can be found here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDateTimeLocationTuesday 10/4/20221 p.m.Brookview Golden Valley Bassett Creek North Room316 Brookview Pkwy S\, Golden Valley\, MNTuesday 10/4/20226 p.m.Woodbury Central Park Valley Creek Room A8595 Central Park Place\, Woodbury\, MNWednesday 10/5/20226 p.m.Red Wing Ignite419 Bush Street\, Red Wing\, MNThursday 10/6/20226 p.m.Courtyard by Marriott404 W St. Germain Street\, St Cloud\, MNThursday 11/3/20226 p.m.Courtyard by Marriott901 Raintree Road\, Mankato\, MN
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/virtual-public-hearing-xcel-energys-electric-rate-case
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20221027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20221027T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T044916
CREATED:20220921T154932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T200633Z
UID:619857-1666872000-1666875600@fresh-energy.org
SUMMARY:The IRA and You: Consumers\, decarbonization\, and the IRA
DESCRIPTION:The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is the largest investment in climate action in U.S. history that will result in 1 billion metric tons of annual emissions reductions by 2030. And the American consumer has a huge role to play. \n\n\n\nWhile the IRA impacts all aspects of decarbonization across industries\, it also incentivizes Americans with tax rebates and credits to end dependence on fossil fuels and take a bite out of personal carbon emissions—and save money while doing it.  \n\n\n\nThis presentation recorded on October 27\, 2022\, aims to help participants connect the dots between the carbon emissions created where they live and how they travel and then dig into the many opportunities for consumers within the IRA. Because every household’s situation is so unique\, we are not able to give customized advice. However\, participants will walk away more informed about the consumer elements of the IRA.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWant to learn more about the IRA as a whole? Check out our blog post or tune in to our August 17\, 2022\, episode of Decarbonize: The Clean Energy Podcast.
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/the-ira-and-you-consumers-decarbonization-and-the-ira
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20221020T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20221021T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T044916
CREATED:20221010T200248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T200251Z
UID:619909-1666287000-1666362600@fresh-energy.org
SUMMARY:Public hearing: Xcel Energy electric rate case
DESCRIPTION:Last year\, Xcel Energy filed a request to increase electric rates by more than 20 percent. If you are an Xcel customer\, you are already seeing a 6.4 percent interim rate increase on your bills\, which is in effect as the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) determines what the final rate will be.  \n\n\n\nIf you are concerned about how Xcel Energy’s proposed rate increase will affect you and your family\, let the PUC know. Your voice matters\, and public comments can and do make a difference!  \n\n\n\nPublic comment opportunities are available both in-person and virtually. Any member of the public can comment on the proposed rate hike.  \n\n\n\nYou may submit your comment:  \n\n\n\nIn writing: To consumer.puc@state.mn.us or the MN Public Utilities Commission\, 121 7th Place East\, Suite 350\, St. Paul\, MN 55101. Reference Docket No. 21-630\, and note that everything in your comment will become part of the public record.At a public hearing\, either in-person or virtually on the following dates.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDateTimeLocationThursday 10/20/20225:30 p.m.Saint Paul Rondo Community Library\, Rondo Multipurpose Room461 Dale Street North\, Saint Paul\, MNFriday 10/21/20222:30 p.m.Minneapolis Central Library\, Doty Board Room300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MNThursday 11/3/20226 p.m.Courtyard by Marriott901 Raintree Road\, Mankato\, MN\n\n\n\nCan’t attend in person? Full details\, including links\, for virtual hearings can be found here. Virtual hearings will be held on the following dates.  \n\n\n\nMonday\, October 31\, 2022\, at 1:30 p.m.Wednesday\, November 2\, 2022\, at 6 p.m.
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/public-hearing-xcel-energy-electric-rate-case
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20221017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20221018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T044916
CREATED:20220315T162349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T163508Z
UID:618737-1665993600-1666112400@fresh-energy.org
SUMMARY:MnSEIA 2022 Gateway to Solar Conference
DESCRIPTION:Graphic/MnSEIA.\n\n\n\nThe Gateway to Solar Conference\, hosted by the Minnesota Solar Energy Industries Association (MnSEIA)\, is the Midwest’s biggest and best solar conference. 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\nGet your ticket today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMnSEIA’s 9th annual Gateway to Solar conference will be October 17-18 at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis. With top-tier education and networking opportunities\, this is one event you won’t want to miss in 2022! \n\n\n\nProceeds from the Gateway to Solar Conference supports MnSEIA’s year-round regulatory and policy work to protect and promote the growth of the solar and energy storage industries in Minnesota.
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/mnseia-gateway-to-solar
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Minneapolis\, 1300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, United States
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DTSTAMP:20260420T044916
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SUMMARY:Recharge Northfield EV Expo
DESCRIPTION:Graphic/Recharge Minnesota\n\n\n\nMeet Fresh Energy staff in person and explore the world of electric vehicles at the Northfield EV Expo hosted by Recharge Minnesota! Take an EV out for a spin\, get hands-on experience with charging\, and get a feel for how EVs can fit into your life. You can also discover the current and near-future plans for public charging\, as well as learn about local\, state\, and federal rebates for EVs.  \n\n\n\nSee the details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis free\, public event is sponsored by Northfield Shares\, Northfield Rotary\, the City of Northfield\, and Recharge Minnesota.
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/recharge-northfield-ev-expo
LOCATION:Northfield Middle School\, 2200 Division Street South\, Northfield\, Minnesota\, 55057\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20221013T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20221013T090000
DTSTAMP:20260420T044916
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SUMMARY:Fresh Energy's 2022 Virtual Benefit Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:On the morning of Thursday\, October 13\, 2022\, nearly 400 people from across Minnesota and around the country attended Fresh Energy’s Seventh Annual (and third virtual!) Benefit Breakfast to take part in an inspiring conversation with featured speaker Julian Brave NoiseCat\, renowned writer and climate activist\, as well as special guest Ryan Panchadsaram\, engineer\, investor\, and co-author of the book Speed & Scale. \n\n\n\nThis year’s event emphasized the importance of collaboration and partnership as we strive for ambitious\, bold solutions that make meaningful change at the pace and scale required by the climate crisis. Our shared challenge—the challenge that is the North Star guiding all of Fresh Energy’s work—is solving the climate crisis through equitable clean energy policy solutions that benefit everyone in Minnesota and beyond. \n\n\n\nFresh Energy and all our Benefit Breakfast guests—a community of long-time and new Fresh Energy supporters\, friends\, partners\, and collaborators—joined us to recognize and honor the imperative of togetherness as we continue to face the climate crisis with equitable and bold clean energy solutions that help Minnesota and everyone who lives here end dependence on fossil fuel\, electrify their lives\, and build a healthy\, clean energy economy where all can thrive. \n\n\n\nHere are a few of our favorite highlights from the program: \n\n\n\nFresh Energy’s Joe Dammel\, managing director\, buildings\, and Mari Ojeda\, senior policy associate\, energy access and equity\, kicked off the morning with a crucial reminder about the heart and mission behind every facet of our work. \n\n\n\n“Fresh Energy’s determination to build a carbon-neutral economy that is just\, prosperous\, and resilient—a clean energy future that benefits everyone—is more critical than ever. Together\, we are shaping the course of history\,” said Joe Dammel. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe debuted a fun\, new illustrated short video that talks about the seeds of policy change that our staff plant\, sow\, and help harvest here in Minnesota\, the Midwest\, and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\nOur “Seeds of Policy” illustrated short walks you through the policy change that Fresh Energy staff drive across Minnesota and beyond. Check it out!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial guest Ryan Panchadsaram\, an engineer and investor focused on solving systemic societal challenges as well as co-author of Speed & Scale\, walked us through a blueprint for climate action. That blueprint included many of Fresh Energy’s program areas like electrifying transportation\, decarbonizing the grid\, cleaning up industry\, removing carbon\, and—most importantly—turning movements into action at the ballot box\, the boardroom\, and beyond through innovation and investment. \n\n\n\n“The work that happens in this room is so important\,” said Ryan. “…The follow-through happens here at the state and local level. The work is up to us.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFresh Energy donors Melissa Rappaport Schifman and Ellie Schifman\, Pam Moret\, and Ted Contag—founding partner of Parable Wealth Partners and Fresh Energy board member—shared about the connection between generosity and purpose and how giving back in a meaningful way is the key motivator of their support of Fresh Energy’s work creating a just\, prosperous\, carbon-neutral economy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulian Brave NoiseCat\, journalist\, writer\, and activist for climate and Indigenous rights\, spoke about his Minnesota roots\, what we can learn from Indigenous peoples about how to achieve climate justice\, and how we all have opportunities—big and small—to do something about climate change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“One of the things I see in Native communities\,” Julian said\, “is the present and deep pain that stems from the near annihilation of our people\, our way of life\, the nearly complete theft of our land … this apocalyptic break from a world that\, not too long ago\, was ours. In that sort of post-apocalyptic state\, we have still found ways to love each other and be community together. We’ve retained and made great efforts to protect the land that we still have and the language\, the culture\, that we remember—and to bring it back\, to regenerate it.” \n\n\n\nHe continued\, “The parable of beauty and resilience in the face of apocalypse says a lot to the better side of our humanity when we face truly world-shattering challenges. I would say climate change is potentially one of those challenges. And\, in that\, I believe there are things to be learned from the Indigenous experience.”  \n\n\n\nRead more about Julian and his work. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe closed out our time together with another video showing Executive Director Michael Noble out and about on his e-bike to visit three friends of Fresh Energy—Shawntera Hardy\, Laura Bishop\, and Kristin Eggerling. We guarantee you’ll want to watch it through to the end! \n\n\n\n\n\nExecutive Director Michael Noble got his cardio in during this video\, riding his e-bike around to visit three long-time friends of Fresh Energy who have partnered with us to drive bold\, equitable change toward a clean energy economy. Watch it until the end!\n\n\n\nA special thank you to our event sponsors and table captains\, Breakfast Chair and Fresh Energy board member Eric Pasi\, and everyone who logged on to make this event a success! Together\, we raised $355\,030 (and counting!) to support an equitable clean energy future.   \n\n\n\nMissed the event\, want to relive your favorite parts\, or share the program with a friend? View the full Benefit Breakfast recording on our YouTube page\, or immediately below on this page! And you can still make a gift to support Fresh Energy’s work to speed the transition to an equitable carbon-neutral economy. \n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the full recording of our 2022 Virtual Benefit Breakfast! Thank you to everyone who joined us to make this event a success.\n\n\n\nThank you to our event sponsors!\n\n\n\nTitle Sponsor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInnovation and Technology Sponsors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisionary Partner SponsorsAtomic DataEcolabEver-Green EnergyGreat River EnergyParkeraXcel Energy \n\n\n\nMatch Pool SponsorsRandy and Bird AndersonMatthew BertolatusWill and Claudia KaulJamal Knight and Kristin KellyJim Ladner and Tracy Van SteenburghSarah F. Lang FundKevin Lawless and April EganJames P. LenfesteyCotty Lowry and Laurie JacobiMike Menzel and Kathy IversonJan and Rick NevilleMichael and Patsy NobleChris O’Brien and Jane AlexanderEric and Dana PasiWilliam and Markell RahrRaj Rajan and Kavitha SitaramFederico and Nassim RossiKate Wolford and Ed Reilly \n\n\n\n\n\nClean Energy Champion SponsorsClimate GenerationConnexus EnergyDesign 45Charles and Candice NadlerSunrise Banks \n\n\n\nFriends of the Future SponsorsBest BuyBremer BankCED Greentech MinneapolisCogent Consulting PBCConley Family FoundationElevation CommunicationsMinneapolis FoundationNew Energy AdvisorsSPIRE Credit UnionStoel Rives LLPStrategenTunheimWestwood Professional ServicesWinthrop & Weinstine\, P.A. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView the 2021 Benefit Breakfast featuring Donnel Baird here. \n\n\n\nView the 2020 Benefit Breakfast featuring Leah Stokes here.
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/fresh-energys-2022-virtual-benefit-breakfast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20221006T180000
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SUMMARY:Public hearings: Xcel Energy's electric rate case
DESCRIPTION:Last year\, Xcel Energy filed a request to increase electric rates by more than 20 percent. If you are an Xcel customer\, you are already seeing a 6.4 percent interim rate increase on your bills\, which is in effect as the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) determines what the final rate will be.  \n\n\n\nIf you are concerned about how Xcel Energy’s proposed rate increase will affect you and your family\, let the PUC know. Your voice matters\, and public comments can and do make a difference!  \n\n\n\nPublic comment opportunities are available both in-person and virtually. Any member of the public can comment on the proposed rate hike.  \n\n\n\nYou may submit your comment:  \n\n\n\nIn writing: To consumer.puc@state.mn.us or the MN Public Utilities Commission\, 121 7th Place East\, Suite 350\, St. Paul\, MN 55101. Reference Docket No. 21-630\, and note that everything in your comment will become part of the public record.At a public hearing\, either in-person or virtually on the following dates.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDateTimeLocationTuesday 10/4/20221 p.m.Brookview Golden Valley Bassett Creek North Room316 Brookview Pkwy S\, Golden Valley\, MNTuesday 10/4/20226 p.m.Woodbury Central Park Valley Creek Room A8595 Central Park Place\, Woodbury\, MNWednesday 10/5/20226 p.m.Red Wing Ignite419 Bush Street\, Red Wing\, MNThursday 10/6/20226 p.m.Courtyard by Marriott404 W St. Germain Street\, St Cloud\, MNThursday 11/3/20226 p.m.Courtyard by Marriott901 Raintree Road\, Mankato\, MN\n\n\n\nCan’t attend in person? Full details\, including links\, for virtual hearings can be found here. Virtual hearings will be held on the following dates.  \n\n\n\nMonday\, October 31\, 2022\, at 1:30 p.m.Wednesday\, November 2\, 2022\, at 6 p.m.
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/public-hearings-xcel-energys-electric-rate-case-2022-10-06
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20221005T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260420T044916
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SUMMARY:Public hearings: Xcel Energy's electric rate case
DESCRIPTION:Last year\, Xcel Energy filed a request to increase electric rates by more than 20 percent. If you are an Xcel customer\, you are already seeing a 6.4 percent interim rate increase on your bills\, which is in effect as the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) determines what the final rate will be.  \n\n\n\nIf you are concerned about how Xcel Energy’s proposed rate increase will affect you and your family\, let the PUC know. Your voice matters\, and public comments can and do make a difference!  \n\n\n\nPublic comment opportunities are available both in-person and virtually. Any member of the public can comment on the proposed rate hike.  \n\n\n\nYou may submit your comment:  \n\n\n\nIn writing: To consumer.puc@state.mn.us or the MN Public Utilities Commission\, 121 7th Place East\, Suite 350\, St. Paul\, MN 55101. Reference Docket No. 21-630\, and note that everything in your comment will become part of the public record.At a public hearing\, either in-person or virtually on the following dates.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDateTimeLocationTuesday 10/4/20221 p.m.Brookview Golden Valley Bassett Creek North Room316 Brookview Pkwy S\, Golden Valley\, MNTuesday 10/4/20226 p.m.Woodbury Central Park Valley Creek Room A8595 Central Park Place\, Woodbury\, MNWednesday 10/5/20226 p.m.Red Wing Ignite419 Bush Street\, Red Wing\, MNThursday 10/6/20226 p.m.Courtyard by Marriott404 W St. Germain Street\, St Cloud\, MNThursday 11/3/20226 p.m.Courtyard by Marriott901 Raintree Road\, Mankato\, MN\n\n\n\nCan’t attend in person? Full details\, including links\, for virtual hearings can be found here. Virtual hearings will be held on the following dates.  \n\n\n\nMonday\, October 31\, 2022\, at 1:30 p.m.Wednesday\, November 2\, 2022\, at 6 p.m.
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/public-hearings-xcel-energys-electric-rate-case-2022-10-05
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20221004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20221004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T044916
CREATED:20220908T154905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T161659Z
UID:619810-1664888400-1664895600@fresh-energy.org
SUMMARY:Public hearings: Xcel Energy's electric rate case
DESCRIPTION:Last year\, Xcel Energy filed a request to increase electric rates by more than 20 percent. If you are an Xcel customer\, you are already seeing a 6.4 percent interim rate increase on your bills\, which is in effect as the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) determines what the final rate will be.  \n\n\n\nIf you are concerned about how Xcel Energy’s proposed rate increase will affect you and your family\, let the PUC know. Your voice matters\, and public comments can and do make a difference!  \n\n\n\nPublic comment opportunities are available both in-person and virtually. Any member of the public can comment on the proposed rate hike.  \n\n\n\nYou may submit your comment:  \n\n\n\nIn writing: To consumer.puc@state.mn.us or the MN Public Utilities Commission\, 121 7th Place East\, Suite 350\, St. Paul\, MN 55101. Reference Docket No. 21-630\, and note that everything in your comment will become part of the public record.At a public hearing\, either in-person or virtually on the following dates.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDateTimeLocationTuesday 10/4/20221 p.m.Brookview Golden Valley Bassett Creek North Room316 Brookview Pkwy S\, Golden Valley\, MNTuesday 10/4/20226 p.m.Woodbury Central Park Valley Creek Room A8595 Central Park Place\, Woodbury\, MNWednesday 10/5/20226 p.m.Red Wing Ignite419 Bush Street\, Red Wing\, MNThursday 10/6/20226 p.m.Courtyard by Marriott404 W St. Germain Street\, St Cloud\, MNThursday 11/3/20226 p.m.Courtyard by Marriott901 Raintree Road\, Mankato\, MN\n\n\n\nCan’t attend in person? Full details\, including links\, for virtual hearings can be found here. Virtual hearings will be held on the following dates.  \n\n\n\nMonday\, October 31\, 2022\, at 1:30 p.m.Wednesday\, November 2\, 2022\, at 6 p.m.
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/public-hearings-xcel-energys-electric-rate-case
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20221004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20221004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T044916
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SUMMARY:Public hearings: Xcel Energy's electric rate case
DESCRIPTION:Last year\, Xcel Energy filed a request to increase electric rates by more than 20 percent. If you are an Xcel customer\, you are already seeing a 6.4 percent interim rate increase on your bills\, which is in effect as the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) determines what the final rate will be.  \n\n\n\nIf you are concerned about how Xcel Energy’s proposed rate increase will affect you and your family\, let the PUC know. Your voice matters\, and public comments can and do make a difference!  \n\n\n\nPublic comment opportunities are available both in-person and virtually. Any member of the public can comment on the proposed rate hike.  \n\n\n\nYou may submit your comment:  \n\n\n\nIn writing: To consumer.puc@state.mn.us or the MN Public Utilities Commission\, 121 7th Place East\, Suite 350\, St. Paul\, MN 55101. Reference Docket No. 21-630\, and note that everything in your comment will become part of the public record.At a public hearing\, either in-person or virtually on the following dates.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDateTimeLocationTuesday 10/4/20221 p.m.Brookview Golden Valley Bassett Creek North Room316 Brookview Pkwy S\, Golden Valley\, MNTuesday 10/4/20226 p.m.Woodbury Central Park Valley Creek Room A8595 Central Park Place\, Woodbury\, MNWednesday 10/5/20226 p.m.Red Wing Ignite419 Bush Street\, Red Wing\, MNThursday 10/6/20226 p.m.Courtyard by Marriott404 W St. Germain Street\, St Cloud\, MNThursday 11/3/20226 p.m.Courtyard by Marriott901 Raintree Road\, Mankato\, MN\n\n\n\nCan’t attend in person? Full details\, including links\, for virtual hearings can be found here. Virtual hearings will be held on the following dates.  \n\n\n\nMonday\, October 31\, 2022\, at 1:30 p.m.Wednesday\, November 2\, 2022\, at 6 p.m.
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/public-hearings-xcel-energys-electric-rate-case
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20220928T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20220928T133000
DTSTAMP:20260420T044916
CREATED:20220817T205211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T182333Z
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SUMMARY:Where does the water go? Stormwater management in the solar energy future
DESCRIPTION:Graphic/Fresh Energy.\n\n\n\nAre solar farms a threat to water quality\, or a community asset? How can we create a solar-friendly permitting process that also enhances water and ecosystem services for the host community? Join us on September 28 to find out! \n\n\n\nRegister here.\n\n\n\nA recording of the webinar will be emailed to all registrants after the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThanks to the PV-SMaRT project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Solar Energy Technology Office\, we are excited to debut the first solar-specific national study on stormwater dynamics and modeling. Project members include Great Plains Institute (GPI)\, DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)\, Fresh Energy\, and the University of Minnesota. \n\n\n\nThe team used field research on five existing ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) solar sites across the United States\, three-dimensional hydrologic modeling\, and feedback from solar developers\, site managers\, state and local regulators\, and other stakeholders to assess the opportunities. And results are flooding in! \n\n\n\nBased on the project’s findings\, researchers have now developed a stormwater runoff calculator tool and best practices recommendations for local and state permit officials and solar industry practitioners. On Wednesday\, September 28\, join hosts Fresh Energy\, GPI\, and NREL and special guests for the inside scoop on how the tool has worked so far. \n\n\n\nMeet the speakers: \n\n\n\nBrian Ross\, GPIDr. David Mulla\, University of MinnesotaJames McCall\, NRELTodd Smith\, Minnesota Pollution Control AgencyRobert L. Goo\, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\, Office of WaterLee Strait\, EORModerator: Briana Kerber\, Fresh Energy
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/where-does-the-water-go
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20220921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20220921T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T044916
CREATED:20220816T174946Z
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SUMMARY:How networked geothermal can help get Minnesota off fossil gas
DESCRIPTION:Networked geothermal for heating and cooling has been making waves recently among clean energy advocates\, researchers\, and utilities as the “next big thing” in the energy transition. On September 21\, the Energy We Can’t Afford Coalition and special guests from Minnesota to Massachusetts to dug into this new technology. \n\n\n\nGiven its potential for support across a wide range of stakeholders\, geothermal microgrids and district systems could play a key role in decarbonization of cold climates and provide an opportunity for larger scale implementation of geothermal by utilities. And the good news is that geothermal systems are already up and running right here in Minnesota!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the panelists: \n\n\n\nModerator: John Farrell\, Institute for Local Self-RelianceJoe Dammel\, Fresh EnergyZeyneb Magavi\, HEETAudrey Schulman\, HEET\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional resources: \n\n\n\nWhat’s up with networked geothermal? blog from Fresh Energy
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/how-networked-geothermal-can-help-get-minnesota-off-fossil-gas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20220914T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20220914T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T044916
CREATED:20220808T160523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220808T160525Z
UID:619633-1663176600-1663185600@fresh-energy.org
SUMMARY:EV Showcase: Electrify Your Life
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, September 14\, head to Hopkins West Junior High in Minnetonka for a look at an impressive line-up of electric vehicles (EVs)! Full details in the flyer below. \n\n\n\nYou’ll have a chance to view electric vehicles\, e-bikes\, a solar boat\, and yard equipment\, as well as learn about solar gardens\, rooftop solar\, heat pumps\, and much more. Minnesota EV owners will be in attendance ready to share their insight and experience with you! Fun prizes will be up for grabs\, including a portable induction cooktop and an electric weed trimmer!  \n\n\n\nFrom 7-8 p.m.\, hear from Fresh Energy panelists J. Drake Hamilton and Jukka Kukkonen about clean energy and EV policy\, as well as EV selection and Charging 101. \n\n\n\nOther exhibitors include:  \n\n\n\nBolton Volvo\, XC40 Recharge Pure ElectricPolestar Minneapolis\, Polestar 2 Walser Nissan (Wayzata)\, Leaf SV GS Motors of Hopkins\, Pre-owned EV Chevrolet of Wayzata\, Bolt Gear West\, e-bikes Xcel EnergyClean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHopkins School District COVID-19 protocols will be followed. \n\n\n\nEV Showcase: Electrify Your LifeDownload
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/ev-showcase-electrify-your-life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20220825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20220825T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T044916
CREATED:20220808T211859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220808T211901Z
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SUMMARY:City of Minneapolis Climate and Equity Plan\, Virtual Open Forum
DESCRIPTION:The City of Minneapolis is creating a new Climate Action and Equity Plan that puts people first in our race to save the planet. And the city wants your input into how to tackle climate change and spend $$$ in Minneapolis communities! \n\n\n\nAttend the August 25 open forum!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe work will update the 2013 Minneapolis Climate Action Plan to reflect a decade of change and additional planning and community-led efforts. The 2013 Climate Action Plan has been the guiding document for climate policies and action for City enterprise and community wide participants\, with many programs and policies directed by its vision. \n\n\n\nThe new plan will be a guide for policy and program design supporting science-based greenhouse gas reduction goals and economic and community benefits associated with clean energy investments. This updated plan will be considered for adoption by City Council in Spring 2023 and will be the policy document that the City of Minneapolis will follow for climate action.
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/city-of-minneapolis-climate-and-equity-plan-virtual-open-forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20220825T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20220905T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T044916
CREATED:20220808T193315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220808T193437Z
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SUMMARY:Eco Experience 2022\, Minnesota State Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Eco Experience area at the Minnesota State Fair.\n\n\n\nThe Eco Experience center at the Minnesota State Fair is the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) annual\, premier outreach opportunity filled with hands-on activities\, demonstrations\, and resources during the 12 days of the Minnesota State Fair. Learn from the experts about what you can do to help improve our air\, land\, water\, and climate!  \n\n\n\nClimate: From testing out e-bikes and other climate-friendly transportation\, to connecting directly with Minnesota electric vehicle (EV) owners\, to playing Eco Bingo\, learn about all that we can do at the state level\, as Minnesotans\, to slow climate change\, adapt to our new climate\, and improve Minnesota’s communities. Air: MPCA’s “Green Garage” will display environmentally-friendly choices for items kept in the garage\, focusing on solar and battery-powered appliances to reduce harmful air emissions.Land: From recycling to the gas it takes to power our delivery trucks\, learn about all of the opportunities MPCA has to transition our economy off of fossil gas and onto electric and cleaner innovative fuel technologies. Water: The City of Virginia’s 20-foot\, floating loon has been a Minnesota roadside attraction for 40 years. It’s the world’s largest floating loon\, and\, this year\, it’s making a special visit to the Eco Experience tent! Learn about water clarity\, fish and insects\, the impact of road salts\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/eco-experience-2022-minnesota-state-fair
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SUMMARY:Fresh Frolic: An all-electric party at Malcolm Yards
DESCRIPTION:Sip\, savor\, and be social! Celebrate summer and all-things electric with Fresh Energy on Wednesday\, August 24\, at “Fresh Frolic: An all-electric party at Malcolm Yards.” \n\n\n\nSpace is limited and registration is required.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now to save your spot!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Fresh Energy supporters and business partners\, clean energy enthusiasts\, board\, staff\, and friends for a social evening of conversation and networking. Enjoy an EV and E-bike petting zoo—including a Mini Cooper SE\, Hyundai Ioniq 5\, Rivian R1T pickup truck\, Nissan Leaf\, Tesla\, and more—and a variety of electric power tools and lawn care products provided by Toro. Plus\, you won’t want to miss an induction cooktop demonstration featuring crazy-flavorful mung bean pancake samples topped with crisp kimchi and gochujang aioli from Advellum Vegetable Eatery! \n\n\n\nThere’ll be a chance to sample snacks from several of the nine unique kitchens at the Market\, and enjoy a drink on Fresh Energy! Beer\, wine\, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available. \n\n\n\nThis event will take place both indoors and outdoors at The Market at Malcolm Yards (501 30th Ave SE\, Minneapolis\, MN 55414) and is a companion event to Fresh Energy’s 2022 Virtual Benefit Breakfast. Inspiration for this gathering comes from Fresh Energy’s popular “Fair of the Future” which debuted at the 2019 Benefit Breakfast.  \n\n\n\nGetting there: \n\n\n\nLight Rail: Take the Green Line to the Prospect Park Station. Walk 1.5 blocks northeast to Malcolm Yards. Metro Transit routes 6\, 63\, 67\, and 87 also stop nearby. Plan your transit trip here. \n\n\n\nBike: Malcolm Yards is conveniently located along the University of Minnesota Transitway\, a dedicated bike- and bus- transit route. Bike racks are located on the east side of the building. \n\n\n\nParking: There is a parking lot with limited spaces on the north side of the building. If you are driving\, we recommend that you park in the University of Minnesota Prospect Park parking ramp located at 390 29th Avenue SE. The ramp is open to the public for $1/hour after 3 p.m. Enter and exit on 29th Avenue SE only. \n\n\n\nThank you to our event sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTitle Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInnovation and Technology Sponsors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisionary Partner Sponsors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatch Pool SponsorsRandy and Bird AndersonWill and Claudia KaulJamal Knight and Kristin KellyJim Ladner and Tracy Van SteenburghSarah F. Lang FundMike Menzel and Kathy IversonJan and Rick NevilleMichael and Patsy NobleEric and Dana PasiWilliam and Markell RahrRaj Rajan and Kavitha SitaramFederico and Nassim Rossi \n\n\n\n\n\nClean Energy Champion SponsorsClimate GenerationConnexus EnergyDesign 45Charles and Candice NadlerSunrise Banks \n\n\n\nFriends of the Future SponsorsBest BuyBremer BankCED Greentech MinneapolisCogent Consulting PBCElevation CommunicationsNew Energy AdvisorsSPIRE Credit UnionStoel Rives LLPStrategenWestwood Professional ServicesWinthrop & Weinstine\, P.A.
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/fresh-frolic-2022
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SUMMARY:Frogtown Green's Climate Carnival
DESCRIPTION:Graphic/Frogtown Green\n\n\n\nJoin neighbors and friends in a fun-filled afternoon of carnival games\, exhibits\, and festivity\, complete with a barbecue. The Frogtown Green Climate Carnival offers ways to tackle climate change\, and win! Suitable for carnival-lovers of all ages. \n\n\n\nIn festive tents on a long-vacant lot on Dale Street\, the Climate Carnival will feature games of dexterity and skill; contests of brute strength; displays of esoteric knowledge\, and more! Each Carnival tent focuses on a different aspect of sustainability\, with fun\, hands-on activities\, make-and-take opportunities\, and exhibits. Carnival-goers will “fish” for pollutants in storm water; gape at sow bugs doing a dance to make compost; and learn about freaky fertilizing pollinators. Delicious food and drink will be free\, along with face-painting\, a “cupcake walk\,” and other kid-pleasers.
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/frogtown-greens-climate-carnival
LOCATION:LilyPad Community Garden\, 625 Dale Street\, St. Paul\, 55103
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