Recent News

Apr 18, 2023

Minnesota dedicates funds to secure further federal investments in clean energy future

Governor Walz signed into law a bill that establishes a fund to help Minnesota take advantage of federal clean energy investments.

The U.S. Capitol at an angle with greenery and clouds.

Apr 14, 2023

New proposed EPA rules would drive down transportation emissions in a big way

The Biden Administration has proposed new tailpipe emissions limits for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles.

Mar 30, 2023

Momentum to meet the moment

Will you make a gift to Fresh Energy to help us keep up the momentum for clean energy and climate progress in Minnesota?

Mar 21, 2023

Urgent climate action can secure a livable future for all

The new report of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) demands urgent climate action.

Minnesota State Capitol / Photo by Jillian Theuer, Fresh Energy

Mar 20, 2023

Legislative Update: The intersection of opportunity and action

At the midpoint of the 2023 legislative session in Minnesota, our elected leaders are busier than ever enacting climate legislation.

Mar 18, 2023

Contribute to Michael Noble’s retirement scrapbook

In celebration of Michael Noble’s clean energy legacy and Fresh Energy’s bright future, we have a few fun things up our sleeves.

Mar 17, 2023

Leading from the north with 100% clean electricity

February 7, 2023, marked a new day for clean energy in Minnesota when Governor Tim Walz signed the 100% clean electricity bill into law.

Mar 16, 2023

Here comes the sun: Solar at Richfield Public Schools

A decade after its first rooftop solar installation, a suburban Twin Cities school district has emerged as a shining success story for Minnesota solar policy.

Home electric panel

Mar 14, 2023

Amping up Minnesota homes with electric panel upgrades 

Electric panel updates are a crucial way to speed up home electrification, but cost can be a barrier. Here’s how Fresh Energy is working to prepare homes for the energy transition.

Mar 14, 2023

Fresh Energy Statement: Minnesota utilities must maximize federal resources

On March 13, 2023, Fresh Energy filed comments at the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on Docket #22-624 urging Minnesota’s utilities and regulators to maximize the funding from federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in future utility programs.