Recent News

Apr 15, 2021

Reckoning in Coal Country: Facing the future in Wyoming and Appalachia

At this event, we discuss the transition in coal country, and what the future may hold as the U.S. accelerates its transition to clean energy.

Apr 14, 2021

The Homestretch: Energy and climate as the 2021 session approaches the finish line

As we near the final month of the 2021 session of the Minnesota Legislature, Fresh Energy continues to diligently seek common ground within the Legislature and among Minnesota’s energy stakeholders as we pursue our mission to achieve equitable carbon neutrality by 2050.

Apr 12, 2021

Resilient. Together.

As we stare down the effects of intersecting crises together, will you make a gift to ensure Fresh Energy can continue tipping the scales in favor of clean energy and climate resilience?

Apr 09, 2021

Moving Toward a Clean Energy Future: A conversation with U.S. Senator Tina Smith

Tune in to Fresh Energy’s April 9 conversation with Senator Tina Smith, meteorologist and climate leader Paul Douglas, and more.

Apr 08, 2021

Change and restoration for Minnesota

With signs of renewal and rejuvenation, it is no wonder that the season of spring is a favorite for many Minnesotans – me included. But this year, spring brings with it a challenging mix of hope, trauma, restoration, and risk.

Mar 31, 2021

Fresh Energy Statement: White House infrastructure plan establishes climate action and equity investment roadmap

Fresh Energy is thrilled to see that ambitious climate action and equity investments play a pivotal role in the White House’s jobs and infrastructure plan released on March 31, 2021. Fresh Energy applauds the Biden Administration’s comprehensive and pragmatic approach to reimagining and rebuilding the American economy.

Mar 26, 2021

Celebrating Women’s History Month

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the critical clean energy work of Fresh Energy’s Isabel Ricker, Janiece Watts, Margaret Cherne-Hendrick, and Anna Johnson was highlighted weekly the “Ecolution” series of Minnesota Women’s Press.

Mar 26, 2021

An Equitable and Just Energy Transition

As Fresh Energy works to electrify the economy and ensure an equitable and just energy transition, we are asking questions that seem simple but are complex in practice.

Cooking on an induction stovetop at home.

Mar 26, 2021

4 Real-Life Tips For Carbon-Free Cooking on Induction

Cooking with fossil gas is so common, it’s easy to assume it’s safe. Unfortunately, that couldn’t be further from the truth.

Smart Thermostat

Mar 11, 2021

Other Ways to Take Action

Fresh Energy is making sure Minnesota and our region move quickly toward a clean energy future. Help us accelerate this transition with these tips for action.