Recent News

Aug 12, 2026

Fresh Energy is moving!

We are excited to move to a new office that reflects our values and keeps us connected to partners and the community.

Aug 12, 2026

Thank you John, and hasta la vista!

John Vaughn, who is retiring in August, has been a true force for good in Minnesota.

Xcel Energy headquarters

Jul 30, 2026

Regulatory Update: Xcel’s distribution plan adopts steps toward greater transparency, VPP pilot

Fresh Energy applauds the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission for approving Xcel Energy’s 2027 Integrated Distribution Plan for an affordable, reliable, and clean energy system.

Claudia poses by a U.S. Embassy banner, another photo of Claudia sitting on a bridge railing

Jul 27, 2026

Meet Claudia, the newest member of Fresh Energy’s Electricity team

Fresh Energy is pleased to welcome Claudia Partridge as our senior associate, transmission policy on the electricity team.

Jul 15, 2026

Fresh Energy expands clean energy advocacy in the Southwest Power Pool

Fresh Energy is expanding its transmission advocacy to the Southwest Power Pool (SPP).

Jul 07, 2026

Minnesota’s 2027–2029 ECO Triennial review process is underway

Fresh Energy will be advocating for cleaner, more efficient utility programs in Minnesota’s Energy Conservation and Optimization (ECO) Triennial planning process.

Jul 07, 2026

Seeking volunteers for Fresh Energy’s 2026 Benefit Breakfast on October 8!

Fresh Energy is seeking volunteers for our 2026 Benefit Breakfast on October 8 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre.

Jun 24, 2026

A short history of environmental justice and Minnesota’s cumulative impacts law

Read a history of environmental justice in Minnesota and learn about the Clark-Berglin law and the cumulative impacts law.

Jun 24, 2026

We ditched our gas furnace in a Minnesota winter, here’s what happened

Fresh Energy’s Sam Friesen tells the story of why he converted his home to an electric heat pump.

Jun 16, 2026

Local climate author and book publisher raise bar for sustainable book publishing

Wise Ink and author Charlie Sellars are using solar power to publish a new sustainability book, and that’s only the beginning for climate-friendly publishing.