Recent News

Midwest BDC staff

Feb 02, 2024

New Midwest nonprofit is building a just energy transition

The Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition works to create a just, equitable energy transition in the building sector across eight Midwestern states.

Jan 25, 2024

Our clean energy and climate plans for the 2024 Legislative Session

Our Public Affairs Team is looking forward to kicking off clean energy and climate policy at the 2024 Minnesota legislative session this spring.

Jan 24, 2024

Picturing progress: new illustrations showcase Minnesota’s carbon-free future

We sat down with Michael Iver Jacobsen, our illustrator helping to visualize Minnesota’s changing energy systems, to chat about how he connects art and clean energy.

Jan 24, 2024

Meet Laura, Fresh Energy’s new Session Associate, Legislative Affairs

Get to know Laura Wagner, Fresh Energy’s newest member of the Public Affairs team to support our clean energy and climate policies during the 2024 Minnesota legislative session.

Jan 23, 2024

10 EV market trends to watch in 2024 

Fresh Energy’s Jukka Kukkonen is an expert on electric vehicle (EV) innovation. Here’s his list of the top EV trends to watch in 2024

Jan 19, 2024

Fresh Spotlight: Meet the Clean Electricity team

Who are Fresh Energy’s Clean Electricity team, and what do they have planned for 2024? Find out in this feature story!

Jan 16, 2024

Connexus Energy’s resource plan looks to future with clean power, electrification

Connexus Energy, Minnesota’s largest electric co-op, announced its 10-year resource plan on January 15, 2024 to supply more solar, nuclear, and storage. Read more about how Connexus plans to purchase and invest in clean energy in the coming decade.

Jan 11, 2024

Book Club: Fresh Energy’s favorite cli-fi and climate non-fiction books

Build out your book list with Fresh Energy staff’s and friends’ favorite climate fiction and climate non-fiction books, old and new.

Dec 21, 2023

Looking Back on the COP28 Climate Summit

Fresh Energy’s J. Drake Hamilton traveled to Dubai for the COP28 global climate summit to discuss the Global Stocktake, the loss and damage fund, climate financing, and a phaseout of fossil fuels.

Dec 20, 2023

What’s the scoop with heat pump water heaters?

Heat pump water heaters are a great way to decarbonize your home by using clean electricity to heat water. Read this post to learn why heat pump water heaters are a win for the climate and your budget.