Recent News

Jul 15, 2021

September 8 | I Drive the Auto Electric event

Join the University of Minnesota and participating organizations for this free electric vehicle event.

Jul 15, 2021

September 7 | Electric Vehicles Are Here: Why, What, and How?

Join Fresh Energy and Shift2Electric for a presentation on the technology behind the shift to electric vehicles, models available, and charging.

Jul 15, 2021

September 5 | Electric Vehicle Owner’s Panel at the State Fair

Join the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency at the Minnesota State Fair for a panel discussion with EV owners about driving and charging electric vehicles in Minnesota.

Jul 15, 2021

Aug. 26 – Sept. 6 | Electric Vehicles at the State Fair

Enjoy the “Eco Experience” at the Minnesota State Fair this year, where you can ask Minnesota EV owners all your burning questions about EVs.

Jul 15, 2021

Personal Reflection: Energy Access and Equity at Three Years

This year marks three years of Fresh Energy’s Energy Access and Equity program and as the program has grown, we’ve achieved a lot—but we’ve learned even more.

Jul 13, 2021

What’s next for fossil gas in Minnesota? New report outlines decarbonization pathways and recommendations

For nearly two years, a broad mix of stakeholders—from natural gas and electric utilities to natural gas consumers to workforce advocates to clean energy advocates and implementers—has been convening to discuss methods for decarbonizing Minnesota’s natural gas end uses, with final recommendations published in the report “Decarbonizing Minnesota’s Natural Gas End Uses.”

Jul 09, 2021

What’s next for equitable, modern efficiency in Minnesota?

Five things you need to know about the future of equitable, modern energy efficiency in Minnesota.

Jul 07, 2021

Energy News Network launches 2021 Detroit Energy and Environment Reporting Fellowship

With co-leadership from partners Planet Detroit and the Detroit Equity Action Lab, ENN has established a joint imperative to recruit, uplift, and mentor BIPOC journalists through the Detroit Energy and Environment Reporting Fellowship program. This year’s selected Energy and Environment Reporting Fellow is Rukiya Colvin, a lifelong resident of east Detroit.

Jul 06, 2021

Fresh Energy Statement of Support for Commissioner Laura Bishop

Despite completing the work of the 2021 legislative session, the Minnesota Senate is holding informational hearings on several cabinet nominees by Governor Walz more than two years after their initial nominations.

Jul 05, 2021

The Intersection of Energy and Community

The transition to an equitable, carbon-neutral economy will bring big changes to our communities. Join Fresh Energy this summer for a webinar series about reducing carbon emissions in a way that improves our communities and benefits everyone.