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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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DTSTAMP:20260413T040757
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20220824T163000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20220820T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20220817T100000
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SUMMARY:What's up with the Inflation Reduction Act?
DESCRIPTION:Let’s talk about the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)! Join Fresh Energy’s Michael Noble\, Anjali Bains\, and Jo Olson to dig into how the IRA got where it is today. \n\n\n\nWe will also discuss a few of the good and bad elements of the bill\, its implications for equity and justice\, and\, of course\, what’s next for Fresh Energy and advocates around the country.
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/whats-up-with-the-inflation-reduction-act
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20220810T170000
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SUMMARY:Windom\, MN\, Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive
DESCRIPTION:Graphic/Great River Energy\n\n\n\nJoin EV aficionados at the Windom Community Center to see and even try out electric vehicles (EVs)! This ride and drive takes place between 5 to 7 p.m. A panel discussion will be held from 7 to 8 p.m.  \n\n\n\nArrive early to receive a free bag of Steve’s All American Kettle Corn (while supplies last)! Lingen Dairy Food Truck will serve burgers\, fries\, cheese curds\, and ice cream. This event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/windom-mn-electric-vehicle-ride-and-drive
LOCATION:Windom Community Center\, 1750 Cottonwood Lake Dr\, Windom\, Minnesota\, 56101
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20220804T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20220804T170000
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SUMMARY:Follow the Sun Tour: Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Graphic/AgriSolar Clearinghouse\n\n\n\nJoin the AgriSolar Clearinghouse and Connexus Energy for a multi-site tour of Minnesota agrivoltaic solar sites! The second stop on AgriSolar’s Follow the Sun Tour will feature a variety of agrisolar sites near Ramsey\, Minnesota. \n\n\n\nRegister here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll attendees must wear long pants and close-toed shoes. \n\n\n\nThe tour is free\, but space is limited. Reserve your ticket today! Check out specific itinerary details.  \n\n\n\nThe AgriSolar Clearinghouse’s free Follow the Sun Tour will stop at about a dozen agrivoltaic sites over the next two years. Future field trips will include visits to sites in Colorado\, Massachusetts\, Minnesota\, Oregon\, New York and more. Sign up for the AgriSolar Extra to be sure you know about upcoming Follow the Sun Tour stops.
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/follow-the-sun-tour-minnesota
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20220728T120000
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SUMMARY:Summer Webinar Series: Energy + The Arts
DESCRIPTION:Energy and climate issues play out across our society—in books and film\, institutions of higher learning\, our democracy\, and in the very air we breathe. \n\n\n\nThis webinar was recorded on July 28\, 2022. \n\n\n\nEnergy + the Arts | From science fiction to popular Hollywood films\, energy and climate are part of the arts today. How accurate are these depictions\, and can they spur action?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNaomi Kritzer | she/her | Writer \n\n\n\nNaomi Kritzer has been writing science fiction and fantasy for over twenty years; her fiction has won the Hugo Award\, the Lodestar Award\, the Edgar Award\, and the Minnesota Book Award. Her newest book is Chaos on CatNet\, which is a sequel to Catfishing on CatNet\, and is set in Minneapolis. She lives in St. Paul\, Minnesota\, with her spouse\, two kids (when the college kid is home from college) and four cats. The number of cats is subject to change without notice. You can find Naomi online at naomikritzer.com or on Twitter as @naomikritzer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOlga Tchepikova-Treon | she/her | University of Minnesota\, Twin Cities \n\n\n\nOlga Tchepikova-Treon is a doctoral candidate and graduate instructor in the UMN cultural studies department\, where she is writing a dissertation on disability aesthetics in alternative film cultures. Currently finishing up a Fellowship at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Museum of American History\, her ongoing research looks at the ways medical films are used in art cinema contexts. To Olga\, teaching film as cultural and historical commentary is one of the best things about working in the university environment. Her favorite place in the Twin Cities is the Trylon Cinema\, where she volunteers at the box office. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBen Weaver | Artist  \n\n\n\nBen is a poet\, songwriter\, letterpress printer/book maker\, public speaker\, and endurance cyclist. Ben creates work that breaks down the emotional and systemic structures separating humans from the ability to feel our connections to the greater web of life and each other. The songs and poems he writes and performs work to dispel illusions of division. They hold open space for the wisdom that sits within the trees\, rivers\, rocks\, plants and animals to reignite the inherent stories of wildness and mutuality living inside us all. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our series sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeries Gold Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeries Bronze Sponsor
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/energy-plus-the-arts
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SUMMARY:Summer Webinar Series: Energy + Health
DESCRIPTION:Energy and climate issues play out across our society—in books and film\, institutions of higher learning\, our democracy\, and in the very air we breathe. \n\n\n\nOnce again this July\, Thursdays are Fresh Energy summer webinar series days! Join Fresh Energy and special guests for four separate fun and engaging discussions about the many facets of energy in our lives. Stay tuned to this page for speaker information\, topic schedules\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis conversation covered: \n\n\n\nEnergy + Health: Tailpipe emissions\, natural gas in our homes\, and other reliance on fossil fuels impacts air quality across the state. How can we incorporate health impacts of energy decisions?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmma Hines | she/her | RMI  \n\n\n\nEmma Hines is an Associate in RMI’s Carbon-Free Buildings program\, where she works on the climate\, health\, and air quality co-benefits of building electrification. Prior to joining RMI\, Emma participated in a two-year fellowship with the Climate and Health Program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). She also previously served as a member of the teaching faculty for the Climate Change and Health Online Certificate Program with the Yale School of Public Health. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTheresa “Tee” McClenty | MN350 \n\n\n\nTee has witnessed the impact of the climate crisis first-hand. Her youngest son was born with asthma and continues to experience complications from it as a young adult. This story\, she knows\, is not unique. Many communities of color are hardest hit by the negative impacts of climate change. Tee joined MN350 in 2022 in a continuation of her career as a servant for all communities. She has dedicated her life to ensuring that all communities have ALL the resources available provided to them. She has worked more than 18 years in emergency medicine\, seeing first-hand the impact of climate on people’s health. She has also worked in labor\, advocating with school workers and health care union sisters and brothers for improved working conditions. In her most recent role\, Tee connected the community to necessary resources in mental and behavioral health\, dentistry\, and human services. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJessie Carr Shmool | she/her | Minnesota Department of Health \n\n\n\nJessie Carr Shmool is an environmental epidemiologist at the Minnesota Department of Health\, where she leads the Environmental Health Tracking and Biomonitoring programs. Jessie earned her MPH in environmental health policy from the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University and DrPH in environmental epidemiology from the University of Pittsburgh\, where her training focused on air pollution epidemiology\, cumulative exposure assessment\, GIS and spatial statistics\, community-engaged research methods\, and environmental health disparities. Before joining MDH in 2016\, Jessie has worked at the New York City Department of Health\, at a clean energy advocacy NGO\, and as an 8th grade science teacher. Prior research focused on environmental health disparities and mixed methods for assessing psychosocial stressors and susceptibility to air pollution exposure in chronic disease etiology and adverse birth outcomes. At MDH\, Jessie’s team builds interdisciplinary projects to generate actionable and relevant science connecting environmental exposures\, health and equity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe final Energy PLUS conversation will cover: \n\n\n\nJuly 28 at 12 p.m. Central | Energy + the Arts: From science fiction to popular Hollywood films\, energy and climate are part of the arts today. How accurate are these depictions\, and can they spur action? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our series sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeries Gold Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeries Bronze Sponsor
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/energy-plus-health
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SUMMARY:False Solutions: A deep dive on hydrogen and renewable natural gas (RNG) in buildings
DESCRIPTION:Graphic/Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition\n\n\n\nCan we replace fossil gas\, also known as natural gas\, with hydrogen? What’s the deal with “renewable natural gas” (RNG)? Join the Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition to get clear on some of the solutions that will work\, might work\, or simply will not work. \n\n\n\nRegister here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event will last for 90 minutes on Thursday\, July 14\, starting at 2 p.m. Central / 3 p.m. Eastern.
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/false-solutions
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SUMMARY:Summer Webinar Series: Energy + Higher Ed
DESCRIPTION:Energy and climate issues play out across our society—in books and film\, institutions of higher learning\, our democracy\, and in the very air we breathe. \n\n\n\nOnce again this July\, Thursdays are Fresh Energy summer webinar series days! Join Fresh Energy and special guests for four separate fun and engaging discussions about the many facets of energy in our lives. Stay tuned to this page for speaker information\, topic schedules\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis conversation will cover: \n\n\n\nEnergy + Higher Ed: Minnesota colleges are modeling net zero innovation—and teaching the next generation of leaders. What’s next on the horizon for these important institutions?  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMartha Larson | she/her | RMF Engineering \n\n\n\nMartha Larson is currently the Director of Sustainability at RMF Engineering. She graduated from Northwestern University in 1999 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. Martha began her career in Chicago as an acoustical consultant and project manager for complex visual and performing arts projects. In 2010\, Martha became the first Manager of Campus Energy & Sustainability at Carleton College where she helped the college reduce its carbon footprint by nearly 70%. Notable projects included the Kracum wind turbine installation and an eight-year transition of the College’s district energy system from steam heating to low temperature hot water with geothermal heating and cooling. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRose Patzer | Minnesota State Energy Center of Excellence  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRose Patzer has an MBA in Business Administration and a B.A. in Chemistry. Rose has served as faculty at Minnesota West since 2007 in the Biofuels Technology and Energy Technical Specialist programs. She also provides project management services to the Minnesota State Energy Center of Excellence activities and actively participates in the Minnesota Energy Consortium meetings. She has a number of publications\, presentations\, awards\, and certifications in areas renewable energy\, biodiesel and agriculture. She enjoys promoting awareness about the renewable and traditional energy industries and has actively participated in a variety of energy-related federal and state grants throughout her career. Rose currently serves as the interim executive director for the Minnesota State Energy Center of Excellence. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmelia Vohs | she/her | Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy  \n\n\n\nAmelia Vohs is a regulatory attorney with the local non-profit Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA) and an instructor of the Environment and Energy Law Clinic through the University of Minnesota. She litigates clean energy cases\, specializing in matters before the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission and other state utility boards. \n\n\n\nAmelia holds a B.A. in English from Coe College and graduated magna cum laude from Valparaiso University School of Law in 2011. Prior to joining MCEA\, Amelia worked on water policy and litigated factory farm and RCRA cases for the Hoosier Environmental Council. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming conversations will cover: \n\n\n\n\nJuly 21 at 12 p.m. Central | Energy + Health: Tailpipe emissions\, natural gas in our homes\, and other reliance on fossil fuels impacts air quality across the state. How can we incorporate health impacts of energy decisions?July 28 at 12 p.m. Central | Energy + the Arts: From science fiction to popular Hollywood films\, energy and climate are part of the arts today. How accurate are these depictions\, and can they spur action?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our series sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeries Gold Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeries Bronze Sponsor
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/energy-plus-higher-ed
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SUMMARY:Recharge St. Cloud EV Expo
DESCRIPTION:Join electric vehicle aficionados on July 9 for the Recharge St. Cloud EV Expo! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraphic/Recharge MN.\n\n\n\nExplore the world of electric vehicles! At the free\, public Recharge St. Cloud Expo\, you can 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.  \n\n\n\nGet the details!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBonus: Take the controls of home-grown robots! VEX Robotics and St. Cloud Community and Tech College will have a robot demo for guests to try out.  \n\n\n\nJoin for a day of fun\, and to learn about the current and near-future plans for public EV charging and local\, state\, and federal rebates!
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/recharge-st-cloud-ev-expo
LOCATION:St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center\, 10 4th Avenue S\, St Cloud\, Minnesota\, 56301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20220707T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20220707T200000
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CREATED:20220623T162317Z
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SUMMARY:Ride With Us: Bus Back Better Community Festival
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota’s students are speaking up to ask their schools to shift to electric buses! Join MN350’s student-led Bus Back Better rally at the Capitol to hear from student activists\, see an electric bus in person\, take action to speed the transition to electric\, and enjoy a variety of food and activities.  \n\n\n\nRegister today! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is family friendly.
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/ride-with-us-bus-back-better-community-festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20220707T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T180803Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Webinar Series: Energy + Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Energy and climate issues play out across our society—in books and film\, institutions of higher learning\, our democracy\, and in the very air we breathe. \n\n\n\nOnce again this July\, Thursdays are Fresh Energy summer webinar series days! Join Fresh Energy and special guests for four separate fun and engaging discussions about the many facets of energy in our lives. Stay tuned to this page for speaker information\, topic schedules\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis conversation will cover: \n\n\n\nEnergy + Democracy: Voting rights and civic engagement are two of the most pressing issues of our time. How does community engagement intersect with action on climate and justice? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanelists and Guests for Energy PLUS Democracy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nU.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar Senator Klobuchar will share a video message. \n\n\n\nU.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar is the first woman elected to represent the State of Minnesota in the United States Senate. Throughout her public service\, Senator Klobuchar has always embraced the values she learned growing up in Minnesota. Her grandfather worked 1500 feet underground in the iron ore mines of Northern Minnesota. Her father\, Jim\, was a newspaperman\, and her mother\, Rose\, was an elementary school teacher who continued teaching until she was 70. \n\n\n\nSenator Klobuchar has built a reputation of putting partisanship aside to help strengthen the economy and support families\, workers\, and businesses. In 2019\, an analysis by Vanderbilt University ranked her as the “most effective” Democratic senator in the 115th Congress. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMinnesota Secretary of State Steve SimonSecretary Simon will join the webinar in person \n\n\n\nSteve Simon is Minnesota’s 22nd Secretary of State. He was sworn into office on January 5\, 2015\, and as Minnesota’s chief elections administrator pledged in his inaugural address to “work with anyone\, of any political affiliation\, from any part of our state” to protect\, defend\, and strengthen the right to vote in Minnesota. \n\n\n\nAs Secretary of State\, he partners with township\, city\, and county officials to organize elections on behalf of Minnesota’s nearly four million eligible voters\, and to ensure that the election system is fair. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarolina Ortiz | she/her | COPAL  \n\n\n\nCarolina Ortiz has been with COPAL since it’s founding in 2018. She led the communications team for two years and is now the associate executive director. Carolina was born in Zacatecas\, Mexico and is currently studying communications and women’s studies in Minnesota. A DREAMer herself\, her passion for social justice stems from her own experiences and those of her community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGabe Chan | Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, University of Minnesota \n\n\n\nGabe Chan is an associate professor at the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs in the Science\, Technology\, and Environmental Policy (STEP) area. Gabe’s research examines policies to stimulate innovation in energy technologies and mitigate global climate change in the United States\, China\, and internationally. Gabe’s research also blends economic methods and theory with a broader set of social science and technical knowledge. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDominic McQuerry | McKnight Foundation \n\n\n\nAs a program officer with the Vibrant & Equitable Communities and Midwest Climate & Energy programs\, Dominic McQuerry oversees and develops innovative grant portfolios at the intersection of McKnight’s climate and equity goals with an emphasis on strengthening democratic participation and civic engagement. McQuerry is a policy and community engagement professional with a passion for supporting people’s lives and livelihoods\, guiding and supporting powerful coalitions in Minnesota on housing\, healthcare\, child care\, and more.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFuture conversations will cover: \n\n\n\n\nJuly 14 at 12 p.m. Central | Energy + Higher Ed: Minnesota colleges are modeling net zero innovation—and teaching the next generation of leaders. What’s next on the horizon for these important institutions? July 21 at 12 p.m. Central | Energy + Health: Tailpipe emissions\, natural gas in our homes\, and other reliance on fossil fuels impacts air quality across the state. How can we incorporate health impacts of energy decisions?July 28 at 12 p.m. Central | Energy + the Arts: From science fiction to popular Hollywood films\, energy and climate are part of the arts today. How accurate are these depictions\, and can they spur action? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our series sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeries Gold Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeries Bronze Sponsor
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/energy-plus-democracy
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SUMMARY:Actualizing Equity 2022: Narrative Shifts for Powerful Movements
DESCRIPTION:Graphic/The Alliance\n\n\n\nHow are organizers across the Twin Cities integrating powerful messaging in their work? Join Fresh Energy’s Mari Ojeda\, senior policy associate for energy access and equity\, alongside other local leaders for a conversation hosted by The Alliance!  \n\n\n\nRegister here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShaping narratives is an essential aspect of community organizing to disrupt and uproot ingrained systems of oppression. By framing and communicating about our campaigns in strategic and intentional ways\, we can more effectively mobilize our communities and engage policymakers to co-create the vision and advance the components of a fundamentally more just world. Join The Alliance and special guests to explore narrative shifts that are advancing regional equity!
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/actualizing-equity-2022-narrative-shifts-for-powerful-movements
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20220624T080000
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SUMMARY:The 31st Annual Energy Fair: Clean Energy and Sustainable Living for All
DESCRIPTION:Image/MREA.\n\n\n\nOrganized by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA)\, The Energy Fair is celebrating 31 years of bringing people together to learn about sustainability and clean energy\, connect with others\, and take action toward a sustainable future.  \n\n\n\nRegister to attend!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith educational workshops\, clean energy and sustainable living exhibitors\, events for the whole family\, a Clean Energy Career Fair\, live music\, and food\, it’s sure to be a fun event for all\, all weekend long!
URL:https://fresh-energy.org/event/31st-annual-energy-fair
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