Recent News

Mar 25, 2026

Welcome Katie, Anna, and Makhai

Get to know Katie Maxwell, Fresh Energy’s newest member of the electricity team, along with Anna Edmunds and Kai Hunt.

Mar 24, 2026

Could this Cohasset home be the future of Minnesota’s buildings?

Sam Friesen reinvented the all-electric home in Cohasset, Minnesota with Itasca County Habitat for Humanity to show that sustainable homes can save families money in the near- and long-term.

Mar 24, 2026

How Fresh Energy is fighting to make Xcel’s Transportation Electrification Plan better for everyone

Xcel Energy’s initial transportation plan is a good start, but Fresh Energy has three suggestions to ensure the EV transition happens more equitably, affordably, and quickly.

Mar 23, 2026

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.

Mar 20, 2026

Defend Minnesota’s 100% clean electricity law

Elected leaders in the Minnesota Legislature need to hear from their constituents — can you speak up today to defend Minnesota’s path to reliable and affordable clean electricity?

Mar 14, 2026

What to know about the 2026 electric vehicle market

Electric vehicles (EVs) are growing in popularity across Minnesota, and with gas prices on the rise and plenty of EV models now available, more drivers than ever are curious about… Continue reading What to know about the 2026 electric vehicle market

Mar 11, 2026

It’s time to sunset the Gas Utility Infrastructure Cost rider

It is time to move discussions about gas infrastructure investments back into rate cases – send your legislator a message and tell them it’s time to sunset the policy.

Mar 09, 2026

The Path to Net-Zero: Minnesota’s manufacturing sector

Manufacturing is a big economic driver in Minnesota, but factory pollution is rising. Here’s what we can do.

Mar 09, 2026

Keep Minnesota on track to healthier and more efficient homes

Our state representatives need to hear that their constituents want smart, strong, and modern building codes.

Feb 23, 2026

Fresh Energy welcomes Channon Lemon to the Board of Directors

This winter, we were thrilled to welcome Channon Lemon to Fresh Energy’s Board of Directors!