May 21, 2025
Community voices, data must lead in Minnesota’s cumulative impacts rule
Minnesota can advance environmental justice and build trust by centering local communities in its new cumulative impacts rulemaking process for proposed polluting facilities.
May 20, 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 20, 2025
Electric boats are making waves — find out why
Curious about switching to an electric boat? Hear from expert Jukka Kukkonen about how and why electric boats are powering a better, cleaner future on Minnesota’s lakes and rivers.
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 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
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.