Recent News

Sep 11, 2024

Welcoming Sam to the Buildings team

Fresh Energy is thrilled to welcome Sam as managing director, buildings. Get to know more about Sam and his rich experience in our conversation with him.

Aug 26, 2024

Modernization, proactive upgrades recommended to Xcel’s Integrated Distribution Plan

Fresh Energy’s recommendations for Xcel’s 2023 Integrated Distribution Plan include grid efficiency improvements, proactive upgrades and cost allocations, and to value solar more highly.

Aug 23, 2024

What’s up with Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Minnesota?

Learn how Minnesota is advancing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to decarbonize the aviation industry while adhering to clean energy, environmental, and social equity principles.

Aug 21, 2024

Electric vehicles and outdoor equipment – don’t miss the latest and greatest electric tech at the Fair of the Future

You don’t want to miss our Fair of the Future before and after our 9th Annual Benefit Breakfast on October 9.

Aug 20, 2024

Resilient Minneapolis Project clears final hurdle

The Resilient Minneapolis Project will enable three Minneapolis community sites to install rooftop solar, a battery energy storage system, and microgrid controls on their buildings. Read on to learn more.

Two workers installing heat pump on the side of a brick home.

Aug 20, 2024

The historic James J. Hill Carriage House gets a heat pump

Historic buildings and air source heat pumps can be match made in heaven — and the rambling red brick James J. Hill Carriage House a block off Summit Avenue is proof.

Aug 20, 2024

Fresh Energy’s 2023-24 Annual Report

Hello, Friends of Fresh Energy! I celebrated my one-year anniversary at Fresh Energy this spring, and I could not be more excited about the amazing things we accomplished together in… Continue reading Fresh Energy’s 2023-24 Annual Report

Aug 20, 2024

Volunteers needed for Fresh Energy’s 2024 Benefit Breakfast on October 9!

Fresh Energy is seeking enthusiastic and dependable volunteers for our 2024 Benefit Breakfast on October 9 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre!

Aug 19, 2024

Summer Energy School

Summer Energy School is officially in session!

Xcel Energy headquarters

Aug 09, 2024

Xcel’s long-range plan cuts carbon, but key improvements are needed for cost-effective, equitable decarbonization

Fresh Energy and partners dug into Xcel Energy’s newest Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) to decarbonize their electricity system, offering recommendations to add more renewable energy and storage.