Recent News

Nov 07, 2025

What’s up with gas Integrated Resource Planning?

Minnesota’s new gas Integrated Resource Planning process requires utilities to submit plans that protect consumers, advance climate goals, and evaluate alternatives to gas infrastructure.

Oct 28, 2025

Renew Highway 2 Tour brings clean energy conversations to northwest Minnesota

Fresh Energy and partners discussed how renewable energy and economic development can benefit Bemidji and Crookston with community members and local leaders.

Oct 23, 2025

Vision 2030: Decarbonizing buildings

Our Buildings team of policy experts ensures Fresh Energy is building a carbon-free buildings sector with clean building materials and clean heat and appliances.

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Oct 22, 2025

Federal vehicle emissions standards must remain strong

Minnesotans spoke up in support of maintaining federal vehicle emissions standards, which will improve human health, decrease emissions, and reduce costs.

Oct 21, 2025

Welcoming Erika to Fresh Energy’s Organizational Health team

Fresh Energy is pleased to welcome Erika Micke as our new senior associate, office administration on the Organizational Health team!

Oct 15, 2025

Be a climate-conscious voter in your local election

Climate is on the ballot in every election — especially in your local government! Learn what’s on your ballot, make a plan, and bring along your friends and family this election.

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Oct 10, 2025

Regulatory update: Xcel Energy’s electrification pilot projects providing clean heat get green light 

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission recently approved two Xcel Energy electrification and energy efficiency pilot projects.

Oct 06, 2025

From Minnesota to the White House to the global stage: J.’s climate story

Fresh Energy’s J. Drake Hamilton shares how her personal climate story has been shaped by professors, schoolteachers, and thousands of citizens that care about Minnesota’s future.

Oct 03, 2025

With Minnesota Power Acquisition Decision, Commissioners Remained Focused on the Interests of Minnesotans

Fresh Energy applauds the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approval of the acquisition of Minnesota Power  On October 3, 2025, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved the acquisition of Minnesota Power.… Continue reading With Minnesota Power Acquisition Decision, Commissioners Remained Focused on the Interests of Minnesotans

Sep 30, 2025

Action in the Heartland: Celebrating decades of climate success at Fresh Energy’s 10th annual Benefit Breakfast

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2025 Benefit Breakfast to shape and drive bold policy solutions to achieve equitable carbon-neutral economies.