Recent News

Dec 19, 2024

Fresh Energy Leadership Update

On December 5, 2024, Saint Paul Public Schools announced that Fresh Energy’s Chief Executive Officer Brenda Cassellius is one of three finalists for superintendent.

Dec 19, 2024

Our top 24 accomplishments of 2024… and what we’re looking forward to in 2025.

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 04, 2024

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.

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.

Nov 25, 2024

An update from Clean Heat Minnesota on the CenterPoint Energy rate case

Proposed settlement in CenterPoint Energy’s rate case reduces customer contributions to American Gas Association membership dues in half

Nov 25, 2024

Fresh Energy at COP29, the U. N. Climate Change Conference

Get updates from Fresh Energy before and during the U.N. Climate Change Conference, COP29.

Nov 25, 2024

Decarbonizing the natural gas system: Minnesota has more progress to make to keep pace with other states

We provide a detailed overview of different state clean heat frameworks and plans, compare Xcel Energy’s clean heat plan in Colorado and Minnesota, and summarize CenterPoint Energy’s and Xcel Energy’s NGIA plans in Minnesota.

Nov 22, 2024

Thank you to our 2024 Give to the Max Day donors!

We are so grateful for the 102 generous donors across Minnesota who made a gift to Fresh Energy yesterday on Give to the Max Day!