Recent News

Nov 30, 2022

Go Electric! A guide to kicking fossil fuel out of your life.

With the help of guest experts, Minnesotans sharing their experiences, and Fresh Energy staff, we have been exploring what transitioning from gas to electric means at a practical level.

Nov 29, 2022

Minnesota Power commits to big boost in wind, solar, storage, and more

Minnesota Power’s long-range plan includes coal retirements, nearly double the amount of originally planned renewables, storage, and beyond.

Nov 28, 2022

Interconnection update: New “cost share plan” will ease upgrade costs for Xcel solar customers

Get the scoop on the new “cost share plan” that will ease upgrade costs for Xcel Energy customers.

Nov 28, 2022

Equitable electricity rates and our energy transition

Electricity rates can either encourage customers to power their lives with clean energy or do the opposite. But how do we work toward rate design that is equitable, responsive, and future-focused? 

Nov 22, 2022

Forging Our Future

Fresh Energy is forging a clean energy future that benefits all, but at this time of unprecedented progress and historic federal investments, we must push harder than ever to do more, faster. Join us today.

Nov 18, 2022

Thank you to our 2022 Give to the Max Day donors!

We are so grateful for the 89 generous donors across Minnesota who made a gift to Fresh Energy yesterday on Give to the Max Day!

Nov 18, 2022

Fresh Energy at COP27, the U. N. Climate Change Conference

Bookmark this page for real-time updates from J. Drake Hamilton as COP27 kicks off in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.

Nov 15, 2022

Celebrate Fresh Energy on Give to the Max Day!

This year, your partnership is more important than ever. We must work together to forge a clean energy future that benefits everyone here in Minnesota, the Midwest, and beyond.

Nov 10, 2022

Major investments in wind, solar and battery storage key features of final Minnesota Power long-range energy plan

Clean Energy Organizations applaud Minnesota Power’s commitment to a clean energy future.

Nov 10, 2022

Fresh Energy’s new Industry department takes on emissions in industry and agriculture

Fresh Energy is launching a new Industry department that will focus on regulation, policy, and market transformation to accelerate decarbonization of Minnesota’s industrial and agricultural sectors.