Recent News

May 16, 2025

Fresh Energy interns explore clean energy funding challenges in new podcast episode

Listen to students from UMN’s Institute on the Environment discuss how federal funding uncertainty has impacted Minnesota’s Solar on School program, our green bank MNCIFA, and renewable energy development across Minnesota.

May 14, 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.

May 13, 2025

Touring Cummins’ electrolyzer factory, the next generation of green hydrogen

Fresh Energy had the opportunity to tour Cummins’ electrolyzer plant in Fridley, Minnesota, where they’re manufacturing technology to produce green hydrogen and decarbonize our economy.

May 08, 2025

Minnesota PUC Issues Notice of Comment Period within Future of Gas Docket, Input Could Move the Needle Towards Clean Heat

On Monday, May 5, 2025, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission issued a notice of public comment period in the Future of Gas docket regarding what actions the PUC should take to modify existing gas line extension policies for rate-regulated gas utilities.

May 07, 2025

It’s time for a Minnesota Heat Standard to decarbonize buildings

A Minnesota Heat Standard will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support clean energy right here in Minnesota. Get the details here!

Apr 24, 2025

Minnesota EV fee hike misses the mark on fair and climate-friendly transportation funding

Minnesota’s proposed electric vehicle registration fee hike is unfair and ineffective. Learn how EVs already pay their fair share and how we can build a better, climate-friendly transportation system!

Apr 24, 2025

Stop the EV fee hike

The Minnesota Legislature is considering nearly tripling electric vehicle fees from $75 to $200. EV drivers already pay their fair share. Speak up to stop this unfair hike and keep Minnesota moving toward clean transportation.

Apr 24, 2025

Minnesota’s electricity is now 50% carbon-free — here’s what that means 

As Minnesota rapidly transitions to clean electricity, our fuel mix and emissions have declined. Learn about Minnesota, the Midwest’s, and MN electric utilities’ electricity!

Apr 24, 2025

Subsidies for natural gas appliances are out of line with Minnesota’s climate goals

Minnesota must phase out natural gas appliance incentives to meet climate goals, following Colorado, California, and Massachusetts to align building energy policies with our emissions reduction targets.

Apr 24, 2025

This tribal college is making clean energy careers accessible in northern Minnesota

The White Earth Tribal and Community College Trades Building will train the next generation of tradespeople to build northern Minnesota’s clean energy future.