Mar 17, 2022
Eleanore Catolico: Elevating community in climate reporting
Eleanore Catolico, 2022 Detroit Energy and Environment Reporting Fellow, is set on centering community advocates and leaders in her reporting.
Mar 16, 2022
All aboard! Accelerating electric buses in Minnesota
With over $800 million in funding for public transportation heading to Minnesota from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law—not to mention an additional $2.5 billion in competitive grants for electric transit buses—the time is now for cities and counties to establish electric bus goals and policies that ensure they get a piece of the pie.
Mar 15, 2022
Why the Midwest and North matter most
Global climate change can feel overwhelming, but there is a lot we can and must do here in Minnesota and the Midwest to put us on the path to a healthy future.
Mar 14, 2022
CenterPoint Energy’s rate case settlement moves toward addressing some key policy concerns
Fresh Energy and Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy applaud the proposed settlement that puts modernizing policies and customer needs first.
Mar 11, 2022
Climate, health, cost benefits of advancing vehicle electrification beyond cars
Electrifying Minnesota’s medium- and heavy-duty vehicles is good for climate, health, and the economy, according to a new report.
Mar 09, 2022
Fresh Energy Statement: New federal emissions standards complement Clean Cars Minnesota
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published its final federal rules for stronger tailpipe emissions standards for passenger cars and light-duty trucks.
Mar 07, 2022
Case Study: The pollinator-friendly solar site in Minnesota that manages stormwater
The Minnesota PV-SMaRT site points to the potential capacity of a solar farm to contribute to broad watershed management.
Mar 03, 2022
Inaugural cycle of Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition grants program drives equity, justice, and community power
The first cycle of the Midwest BDC’s Participation Stipends and Empowerment Grants program is training a spotlight on local climate leaders.
Feb 28, 2022
Fresh Energy Statement: Power, responsibility, and justice
We join all Minnesotans and stand with Black Minnesotans and communities of color throughout our state as we seek justice.
Feb 28, 2022
Red alert on climate change: The need for mitigation and adaptation action
The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has released its sixth assessment report.