Recent News

Sabathani Community Center

Jun 08, 2022

A win for community energy resiliency

Xcel’s Integrated Distribution Plan includes, grid investments, stakeholder engagement, resiliency hubs, and more.

Jun 08, 2022

Carrying on Together: A reflection two years after the murder of George Floyd.

Fresh Energy’s Janiece Watts writes, “We must carry on together for the protection and creation of a just and livable society.”

May 26, 2022

What’s up with networked geothermal?  

What if we told you that there is a way to utilize heat pumps that can achieve up to 600 percent efficiencies? Enter: Networked geothermal.

May 25, 2022

Cleaner, electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles hitting the road in Phase 2 of Minnesota Volkswagen settlement funding

Clean, electric trucks, buses, and equipment are hitting the road in Minnesota! Read on for what’s next in VW settlement funding.

Minnesota State Capitol

May 25, 2022

Legislative session adjourns leaving work unfinished

Minnesota lawmakers left the Capitol having accomplished no major spending or tax bills, and without investing in Minnesota’s future.

Minnesota State Capitol / Photo by Jillian Theuer, Fresh Energy

May 24, 2022

Statement: Fresh Energy calls for special session 

Fresh Energy calls for an immediate special session for the purpose of securing all federal infrastructure funds that Minnesotans are entitled to receive.

May 24, 2022

Gusties on the Go: Mobilizing clean energy and climate action in southern Minnesota

The Gusties on the Go program at Gustavus Adolphus College is driving clean energy and climate action in southern Minnesota. Read about it!

May 22, 2022

Speaking out against anti-Asian violence and racism

We stand in solidarity with Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. Read more from Mat Krisetya this AAPI Heritage Month.

Fresh Energy Welcome Wall

May 11, 2022

Growth and change in Fresh Energy leadership 

Fresh Energy is making some important changes to ensure we are prepared for growth and poised to expand equitable, transformative clean energy and climate action.

May 10, 2022

A force for climate action—5 facts about Julian Brave NoiseCat, Fresh Energy’s 2022 Virtual Benefit Breakfast speaker

We’re thrilled to host Julian Brave NoiseCat as our 2022 Virtual Benefit Breakfast featured speaker! Read on to get to know Julian.