Recent News

May 17, 2023

Legislative Update: Forward-looking investments and sound policy outcomes

Without question, 2023 will be remembered as the most impactful climate session in Minnesota history.

May 15, 2023

Zoom backgrounds celebrating World Bee Day

Download free Zoom backgrounds from The Center for Pollinators in Energy.

May 11, 2023

New proposed EPA regulations for power plants will advance the energy transition

The EPA’s new proposed regulations for coal- and gas-fired power plants are a major step forward in the fight against climate change.

John in front of Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox Statues in Bemidji Minnesota.

May 10, 2023

Welcome John to the Energy Access and Equity team! 

As Fresh Energy continues to drive bold, equitable solutions to the climate crisis to achieve a clean energy future that works for all Minnesotans, we’re thrilled to welcome a new member to the team.

May 09, 2023

Clean energy organizations celebrate the state court approval of the Cardinal-Hickory Creek Transmission Line

Clean Grid Alliance (CGA), Fresh Energy, and the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA) applaud the approval of the Cardinal-Hickory Creek transmission line, after years of litigation.

Three houses in a city block. Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition logo.

May 05, 2023

Midwest coalition emphasizes environmental justice for federal funding

The Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition’s Federal Policy Working Group Submits Comments to EPA’s Environmental and Climate Justice Program

Two construction workers on a high platform.

May 04, 2023

Minnesota’s State Competitiveness Fund

Tell your policymakers to support additional investment into Minnesota’s State Competitiveness Fund.

Apr 26, 2023

Fresh Energy names Dr. Brenda Cassellius as new Executive Director

Fresh Energy is pleased to share that the search for our next executive director has culminated in an exciting and unanimously approved hire.

Apr 24, 2023

Welcoming Rachel to the Clean Electricity team!

As a senior policy associate on the Clean Electricity team, Rachel will support and lead advocacy on a portfolio of work related to decarbonizing Minnesota’s electricity sector.

Apr 21, 2023

Fresh Energy dedicates space to Michael Noble and J. Drake Hamilton

Fresh Energy’s board and staff dedicated a room to Executive Director Michael Noble and Senior Director of Science Policy J. Drake Hamilton in recognition of their decades of leadership.