Recent News

Jan 24, 2025

Welcome Will, Ethan, Jackson, Kwezi, and Sarah

Fresh Energy is excited to welcome Will, Jackson, Ethan, Kwezi, and Sarah to our staff! Get to know each of them and their work to decarbonize Minnesota.

Jan 23, 2025

Advocacy groups applaud approval of Northland Reliability Transmission Line

On January 23, 2025, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved the Certificate of Need and Route Permit for the Northland Reliability Transmission Line

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Jan 16, 2025

Fresh Energy’s favorite climate books for 2025

Build out your 2025 reading list with Fresh Energy staff’s favorite climate fiction and climate non-fiction books we read last year.

Jan 16, 2025

Over 100 electric vehicle models are now available

In January 2025, the U.S. electric vehicle market expanded with 101 models, delivering more consumer choices and lowering carbon emissions.

Jan 10, 2025

Decarbonize: The Clean Energy Podcast

Tune in to Fresh Energy’s podcast for discussions about top renewable energy and energy issues in Minnesota and the Midwest.

Jan 07, 2025

Leadership transition at Fresh Energy

As a mission-driven organization committed to taking on one of society’s biggest challenges, we have deep respect and appreciation for others who are also striving to make the world a better place.

Dec 19, 2024

Our top 24 accomplishments of 2024…

Entering 2024, our team of policy analysts, advocates, and regulatory experts set ambitious goals! Read on to learn their top 24 accomplishments.

Dec 13, 2024

A slam dunk for Crookston

Exciting things are on the horizon in Crookston, Minnesota, and it’s not just the sight of a survey crew mapping the future home of a renewable energy project outside town.

Dec 12, 2024

MISO board approves largest ever regional grid upgrade in the United States

On Thursday, December 12, MISO approved lines will enable nearly 119 gigawatts of new renewable generation and storage to come online.

Dec 03, 2024

Forward with resolve

When you support Fresh Energy, you are defending the progress we have made and driving tangible policy change that will ensure future generations inherit a world where all can thrive.