Apr 03, 2026
New report lays foundation for Minnesota’s net-zero industrial future
A new report examining Minnesota’s industrial sector and its path toward net-zero emissions highlights both urgency and opportunity
Mar 25, 2026
Welcome Katie, Anna, and Makhai
Get to know Katie Maxwell, Fresh Energy’s newest member of the electricity team, along with Anna Edmunds and Kai Hunt.
Mar 24, 2026
Could this Cohasset home be the future of Minnesota’s buildings?
Sam Friesen reinvented the all-electric home in Cohasset, Minnesota with Itasca County Habitat for Humanity to show that sustainable homes can save families money in the near- and long-term.
Mar 24, 2026
How Fresh Energy is fighting to make Xcel’s Transportation Electrification Plan better for everyone
Xcel Energy’s initial transportation plan is a good start, but Fresh Energy has three suggestions to ensure the EV transition happens more equitably, affordably, and quickly.
Mar 14, 2026
What to know about the 2026 electric vehicle market
Electric vehicles (EVs) are growing in popularity across Minnesota, and with gas prices on the rise and plenty of EV models now available, more drivers than ever are curious about… Continue reading What to know about the 2026 electric vehicle market
Mar 09, 2026
The Path to Net-Zero: Minnesota’s manufacturing sector
Manufacturing is a big economic driver in Minnesota, but factory pollution is rising. Here’s what we can do.
Feb 23, 2026
Fresh Energy welcomes Channon Lemon to the Board of Directors
This winter, we were thrilled to welcome Channon Lemon to Fresh Energy’s Board of Directors!
Feb 20, 2026
Our clean energy and climate plans for Minnesota’s 2026 legislative session
Fresh Energy is excited to be kicking off clean energy and climate policy at the 2026 Minnesota legislative session this spring.
Feb 19, 2026
Regulatory Update: Commission finalizes cost of carbon modeling as Xcel Energy develops first Integrated Resource Plan
The Public Utilities Commission updated its regulatory cost of carbon modelling, and Xcel Energy filed its first gas plan.
Feb 12, 2026
Minnesota launches updated Climate Action Framework
On February 11, 2026, Governor Tim Walz and his Climate Change Subcabinet launched the updated Minnesota Climate Action Framework.