Recent News

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

Aug 16, 2022

President Biden signs $369B climate and tax package into law  

On Tuesday, August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 into law, effectively making the largest investment in climate action in U.S. history that will result in 1 billion metric tons of annual emissions reductions by 2030.

Aug 16, 2022

Visual arts as a vehicle for our clean energy future

We sat down with Amarilys Henderson, who created the artwork in our office space, to chat about the connection between art and clean energy.

Aug 12, 2022

Fresh Energy Statement: Congress makes climate history

The U.S. House has passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, constituting the largest investment in climate action in U.S. history.

Aug 10, 2022

Take Action: Thank members of the MN delegation who made climate history

Thank Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar for getting the Inflation Reduction Act over the finish line in the Senate.

Aug 08, 2022

Game-changing policies in the Inflation Reduction Act

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), a $369 billion climate and tax package, would impact all facets of our energy and transportation systems, driving down emissions by 40 percent by 2030.

Aug 01, 2022

Summer reading: Favorite titles from the Fresh Energy library

Executive Director Michael Noble shared with us some of his favorite titles from the Fresh Energy community library. Surprise inside for 2022 Virtual Benefit Breakfast registrants!

Jul 28, 2022

Energy PLUS

Join us at our annual summer webinar series, Energy PLUS, to discuss the ways energy and climate are present in our lives. Details here!

Jul 28, 2022

Fresh Energy Statement: Congress poised to make historic investment in clean energy and climate

Senate leadership announced a clean energy package that if passed would be the largest investment in climate action in U.S. history.

Jul 27, 2022

Case Study: Oregon’s planet- and pollinator-friendly solar site

This pollinator-friendly solar site in Oregon is helping manage stormwater too. Read on for the details on how!

Jul 25, 2022

Fresh Energy Statement: MISO approves $10.3 billion grid investment for the Upper Midwest

Today, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) approved $10.3 billion of investments in new long-range transmission projects across the upper Midwest.