Nov 18, 2019
Fresh Energy at the Global Climate Summit in Madrid
This December, Fresh Energy’s science policy director, J. Drake Hamilton, will travel to Madrid, Spain, to participate in the United Nations 25th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP25).
Nov 11, 2019
And the Emmy Goes to…Pollinator-Friendly Solar
Fresh Energy recently gathered with friends and colleagues at 56 Brewing to honor and celebrate an Emmy® Award for “Pollinator-Friendly Solar,” a consumer feature television segment on Prairie Sportsman, one of Granite Falls-based Pioneer PBS’ flagship local programs.
Oct 28, 2019
A step toward workforce diversity
The transition to a clean energy economy will change Minnesota’s employment landscape—and Fresh Energy is committed to leveraging opportunities to increase equity and reduce disparities in the process. Legislative efforts on utility workforce diversity are an important first step. Learn more about this 2019 law, signed this week by Governor Walz.
Oct 24, 2019
Big inspiration at the Benefit Breakfast
Fresh Energy’s Fourth Annual Benefit Breakfast was an inspiring morning about how we can and why we should transform our energy system while building prosperity and improving our communities. Watch the event program and videos here.
Oct 24, 2019
Making sense of your clean energy options
Our senior policy associate, Isabel Ricker, takes a deep dive into Minnesota’s many clean energy choices. Learn which options could work for you.
Oct 23, 2019
Mythbusting: Minnesota and Electric Vehicles
The oil industry is spreading false claims about electric vehicles. Here are 11 myths and “reality checks” rooted in Minnesota data, provided by Fresh Energy’s policy team.
Oct 21, 2019
December 9 | Show your support for Phase 2 of the VW Settlement Draft Plan in Saint Paul
This is an opportunity to demonstrate support for the draft plan for Phase 2 of the VW Settlement Draft Plan in Saint Paul.
Sep 25, 2019
Governor Walz Announces ‘Clean Cars Minnesota’
This afternoon, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced Clean Cars Minnesota—adopting advanced clean car standards to significantly reduce carbon pollution from Minnesota’s transportation sector.
Sep 09, 2019
Janiece and Alan buy a used electric car—online!
Buying a used electric car off Craig’s List? It’s possible! See how our policy associate, Janiece Watts, and her partner Alan scored a great deal.
Aug 29, 2019
Meet Benefit Breakfast Speaker: Rhiana Gunn-Wright
On October 2, we’ll be inviting two nationally-acclaimed energy and policy experts to the RiverCentre. Learn all about our featured speaker, Rhiana Gunn-Wright.