Recent News

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.

Feb 23, 2022

Fresh Energy turns 30!

Fresh Energy’s 30th Anniversary is a time to look back on our progress using policy advocacy to move Minnesota and the Midwest toward a just, carbon-neutral economy.

Feb 18, 2022

Event recap: Advocating for energy affordability at the Midwest Energy Solutions Conference

Fresh Energy’s Mari Ojeda spoke about energy affordability at the Midwest Energy Solutions conference in February. Read about her experience!

Feb 15, 2022

Meet Akia, Fresh Energy’s new Capitol Pathways Intern!

Join us in welcoming Akia Vang, Fresh Energy’s new Capitol Pathways Intern! Read more about Akia and what led him to this role with our team.

Feb 15, 2022

Highlights for clean energy and climate in Xcel’s final long-range plan

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has approved Xcel Energy’s long-range plan which includes highlights for clean energy and climate.

Feb 14, 2022

Minnesota’s largest transit agency releases bus electrification plan ahead of federal funding opportunities

The Coalition for Clean Transportation commends Metro Transit, which serves the seven-county Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, for its recently-released Zero Emission Bus Transition Plan.

Feb 08, 2022

Coal plant retirements, renewable energy investments, and no new gas in final Xcel Energy plan

Fresh Energy and partners applaud critical shifts in Xcel Energy’s new long-term plan that prioritize affordable, clean energy.

A crowd of people marches through the streets of Downtown Minneapolis to protest the killing by police of Amir Locke.

Feb 07, 2022

Statement of Solidarity: Continued Calls for Change

Fresh Energy echoes calls for accountability and transparency following Amir Locke’s killing, as well as substantive and immediate policy solutions that prioritize people and community safety.

Jan 24, 2022

Our top 21 accomplishments of 2021

Building on three decades of clean energy and climate progress, we made 2021 a year to remember. See our list of top 2021 accomplishments.

Jan 21, 2022

Minnesota cities channel strengths to pursue climate action

Minnesota cities are coming together to take climate action, and St. Cloud, St. Louis Park, and Rochester are no exception!