Recent News

May 10, 2021

Landmark EPA ruling to phase down HFCs will deliver health and climate benefits for all, including Minnesotans

Last week, the United States Environmental Protection Agency announced that it is moving to phase down production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons.

May 07, 2021

Judge greenlights Clean Cars Minnesota, cements Minnesota as climate leader in Midwest

This ruling clears the last major hurdle to final adoption of Clean Cars Minnesota in the coming months.

May 05, 2021

Building design’s role in electric vehicle adoption

How can we ensure new buildings are prepped for the electric vehicle (EV) revolution? By weaving charging infrastructure into building design.

Apr 28, 2021

Leaders Summit on Climate encourages bold climate goals worldwide

Fresh Energy’s J. Drake Hamilton attended the two-day Leaders Summit on Climate, a historic virtual event hosted by President Joe Biden.

Apr 27, 2021

What’s up with “renewable natural gas?”

What is renewable natural gas? Is it really a sustainable, renewable, and viable fuel source that should be considered as we work to decarbonize our energy systems?

Apr 26, 2021

Statement: White House moves to restore state authority over tailpipe pollution standards

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced it is proposing to reinstate states’ authority to adopt stronger tailpipe pollution standards under the Clean Air Act.

Apr 22, 2021

What’s up with the cobalt used in EV batteries?

We know one thing: People are talking about EVs! In this blog post, we discuss the cobalt used in electric vehicle (EV) batteries.

Apr 21, 2021

Court decision delivers major setback for Minnesota Power’s carbon-neutrality goals

The Minnesota Supreme Court has delivered a ruling allowing Minnesota Power to continue pursuing its proposal to build the 600-megawatt NTEC fossil gas power plant.

Apr 21, 2021

The American Jobs Plan: 14 ambitious (and totally achievable) goals for clean energy, equity, and climate

White House published its ambitious—and totally achievable—American Jobs Plan, the backbone of which is clean energy jobs and infrastructure.

Apr 20, 2021

Remaking Minnesota’s legacy

Organizations like Fresh Energy that are committed to change through public policy must recognize our collective responsibility to create equitable conditions for all—access to opportunity, equal protection from violence, and full participation in the creation of wealth—with historically marginalized people fully engaged in places of power.