Recent News

Apr 28, 2020

Drs. Katharine Hayhoe & Marla Spivak with Fresh Energy on PV Solar, Pollinators

Join nationally leading experts Dr. Marla Spivak, Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, and Rob Davis for an in-depth discussion on their work around the global climate crisis, clean energy, and pollinator health.

Apr 21, 2020

Widely Supported Energy Efficiency Bill Gains Momentum

If passed, the ECO Act would be one of the most significant pieces of Minnesota energy legislation in years.

Apr 13, 2020

Meet Ethan, Fresh Energy’s Capitol Pathways Intern

Meet Ethan! Ethan is working with Fresh Energy as a Minnesota Capitol Pathways intern researching greenhouse gas emissions and electricity generation statewide.

Mar 31, 2020

Fresh Energy Statement: Tailpipe Emissions Rollbacks are Another Threat to Public Health and Freedom

Federal tailpipe emissions rollbacks starkly illustrate the need for the type of state-level action and committed health, safety, and climate leadership shown by Governor Tim Walz and his administration.

Mar 27, 2020

Hot Off the Presses: Owners of Kerkhoven Banner See the Light

The Kerkhoven Banner is a wonderful example of a family-owned business leading the charge for solar in their town – a smart investment for their business and the environment.

Mar 27, 2020

Xcel Plans Investments in Grid Modernization

Xcel Energy is investing significant financial resources into planning for grid modernization which will set the pace for the next decade.

Mar 27, 2020

Flexibility in an Inflexible System: What COVID-19 means for energy access and equity

In these unprecedented times, the systemic inequities present within our energy system have become painfully apparent. Will we use this unprecedented time to examine our current practices and challenge ourselves to improve the system in order to improve the lives of all Minnesotans?

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Mar 24, 2020

The State of Virginia Commits to 100 Percent Carbon-Free Electricity

Virginia is the eighth state to commit to 100 percent carbon-free electricity. On the heels of this major announcement, we need to consider how Minnesota’s clean energy goals stack up.

Mar 20, 2020

A Decade of Shining the Light on Clean Energy News

In its 10 years of existence, Energy News Network has grown into a national news service that provides a vital service in a constantly changing media landscape.

Employees at carbon capture facility. Credit: Colin Smith, Imperial College.

Mar 11, 2020

Fresh Energy supports carbon capture as a tool for a net carbon-neutral economy

At Fresh Energy, we believe that it’s past time for climate action and building a prosperous and equitable world that’s carbon-neutral requires all the tools in our toolbox.