Recent News

Apr 23, 2026

3 things to know about data centers in Minnesota

Data centers must use clean electricity, pay their fair share, and should pilot new clean electricity and clean heating technologies.

Apr 23, 2026

Minnesota improves ECO to advance electrification, efficiency, and equity ahead of filings

Energy efficiency and conservation are critical pieces of the puzzle in our fight against climate change.

Apr 22, 2026

Minnesota Power can deliver reliable, clean electricity without costly new gas

Minnesota Power’s latest Integrated Resource Plan should avoid a new natural gas plant and invest in clean wind, solar, storage, and demand response instead.

Apr 20, 2026

Minnesota Power’s long-range plan must do more to meet Minnesota’s 100% law and avoid costly fossil fuel investments

Fresh Energy and partners demonstrate that increasing clean energy resources in Minnesota Power’s plan will improve reliability and affordability.

Apr 16, 2026

Senior Associate, Transmission Policy

Fresh Energy is seeking a Senior Associate, Transmission Policy to join our Electricity team.

Apr 13, 2026

Defending progress, making change

As Minnesota’s legislative session kicked off in February, we were reminded of the challenges our state and our communities have endured in recent months. I’m so very proud of how… Continue reading Defending progress, making change

Apr 10, 2026

Xcel Energy’s Transportation Electrification Plan will speed Minnesota’s clean energy transition

Xcel’s Transportation Electrification Plan advances affordable, equitable EV access in Minnesota by protecting off‑peak charging savings, launching innovative managed charging programs, and supporting smarter use of the electric grid.

Apr 10, 2026

Xcel Energy must pair expanding grid investments with transparency and rigorous budget analysis

Xcel Energy must pair expanding grid investments with transparency, rigorous budget analysis, and smarter alternatives to keep energy affordable and clean.

Apr 09, 2026

8 reasons why we’re thrilled to welcome Jesse Jenkins to Minnesota

Jesse Jenkins is an expert on the energy transition, and Fresh Energy is pleased to welcome him as the keynote speaker at our 2026 Benefit Breakfast.

Drone photo of Ramsey storage plus solar site in Ramsey, Minnesota

Apr 03, 2026

Xcel Energy’s new “Capacity*Connect” program is a positive step toward building the grid of the future

Capacity*Connect will provide Xcel with an opportunity to learn how to coordinate DERs on its system in a way that works for its customers and advances decarbonization efforts.