Recent News

Oct 20, 2021

Fresh Energy at the Global Climate Summit in Glasgow

This page houses all of J.’s updates from COP26, the United Nations Climate Change Conference or global climate summit, kicking off in Glasgow October 31 – November 12, 2021!

Oct 20, 2021

Landmark moment for the future of gas in Minnesota

Fresh Energy reached a landmark moment as we filed our first round of comments in the new fossil gas dockets at the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission.

Oct 18, 2021

Xcel Energy’s Resource Plan creates pathway for a clean energy future

In October 2021, Fresh Energy filed final comments and analysis at the
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission in support of Xcel Energy’s Integrated Resource Plan, but with new solar, wind, and battery storage as alternatives to new peaker gas plants.

Oct 18, 2021

Renewables and storage provide reliable, cost-effective, clean energy future for Xcel Energy

On October 15, Clean Grid Alliance, Fresh Energy, Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, and Union of Concerned Scientists (collectively the Clean Energy Organizations or CEOs) filed Supplemental Comments to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission in Xcel Energy’s Integrated Resource Plan proceeding

Oct 18, 2021

Special Delivery for Benefit Breakfast Guests Registered by September 27

Good things come to those who register early! Register for our virtual Benefit Breakfast by September 27 to get a packet of goodies including a gift certificate, our new flipbook, and more delivered right to your door. 

Oct 18, 2021

Clean energy plays central role in “Building Back Better”

UPDATE 10/15/2021: While negotiations continue on a budget reconciliation package in Washington DC, there are increasingly dire signals that the Clean Electricity Payment Program is in serious trouble.

Oct 15, 2021

PV-SMaRT: Driving down costs and improving water quality management for solar installations

The PV-SMaRT project is helping protect or even improve local water quality and habitat at solar farms across the U.S.

Oct 10, 2021

How Minnesota businesses can go “All In” on climate

How is the “America Is All In” coalition helping speed the U.S. toward a clean energy future? We have the details.

Oct 05, 2021

Welcoming Steve, Fresh Energy’s new Community Associate

Please join us in welcoming Steve, Fresh Energy’s new Community Associate!

Oct 01, 2021

Meet fall intern Dat, helping accelerate heat pumps in Minnesota

Meet our fall intern, Dat Nguyen, a senior at Macalester College, who will be helping Fresh Energy accelerate heat pump deployment in Minnesota.