Recent News

May 13, 2020

Report: Transit and Electric Vehicles Drive MN Job Growth

New report shows major jobs and economic benefits from investing in transit and EVs.

May 07, 2020

Great River Energy Makes Historic Move Away from Coal

Great River Energy has announced a plan to transform and modernize its electricity generation. The plan includes closing Coal Creek Station, and more.

Apr 30, 2020

Request for Minnesota Power Rate Increase Withdrawn

Minnesota Power has filed a proposal to withdraw the rate case and pullback the rate increases and rate design changes we were working against.

Apr 28, 2020

Legislative and Policy Goals Amidst COVID-19

With the end of session looming, the Minnesota Legislature has begun to hear consensus business, including some much needed clean energy initiatives.

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.