Apr 10, 2026
Xcel Energy must pair expanding grid investments with transparency and rigorous budget analysis
Xcel Energy must pair expanding grid investments with transparency, rigorous budget analysis, and smarter alternatives to keep energy affordable and clean.
Apr 09, 2026
8 reasons why we’re thrilled to welcome Jesse Jenkins to Minnesota
Jesse Jenkins is an expert on the energy transition, and Fresh Energy is pleased to welcome him as the keynote speaker at our 2026 Benefit Breakfast.
Apr 03, 2026
Xcel Energy’s new “Capacity*Connect” program is a positive step toward building the grid of the future
Capacity*Connect will provide Xcel with an opportunity to learn how to coordinate DERs on its system in a way that works for its customers and advances decarbonization efforts.
Apr 03, 2026
New report lays foundation for Minnesota’s net-zero industrial future
A new report examining Minnesota’s industrial sector and its path toward net-zero emissions highlights both urgency and opportunity
Mar 25, 2026
Welcome Katie, Anna, and Makhai
Get to know Katie Maxwell, Fresh Energy’s newest member of the electricity team, along with Anna Edmunds and Kai Hunt.
Mar 24, 2026
Could this Cohasset home be the future of Minnesota’s buildings?
Sam Friesen reinvented the all-electric home in Cohasset, Minnesota with Itasca County Habitat for Humanity to show that sustainable homes can save families money in the near- and long-term.
Mar 24, 2026
How Fresh Energy is fighting to make Xcel’s Transportation Electrification Plan better for everyone
Xcel Energy’s initial transportation plan is a good start, but Fresh Energy has three suggestions to ensure the EV transition happens more equitably, affordably, and quickly.
Mar 14, 2026
What to know about the 2026 electric vehicle market
Electric vehicles (EVs) are growing in popularity across Minnesota, and with gas prices on the rise and plenty of EV models now available, more drivers than ever are curious about… Continue reading What to know about the 2026 electric vehicle market
Mar 09, 2026
The Path to Net-Zero: Minnesota’s manufacturing sector
Manufacturing is a big economic driver in Minnesota, but factory pollution is rising. Here’s what we can do.
Feb 23, 2026
Fresh Energy welcomes Channon Lemon to the Board of Directors
This winter, we were thrilled to welcome Channon Lemon to Fresh Energy’s Board of Directors!