Recent News

Aug 29, 2019

Meet Benefit Breakfast Speaker: Jigar Shah

Fresh Energy is thrilled to welcome Jigar Shah to the stage at our October 2 Benefit Breakfast! Learn all about him.

Aug 26, 2019

J. Drake Hamilton: “Now’s the time to embrace climate solutions”

Fresh Energy’s long-term science policy director is back in the office and out in the community sharing her message of hope and optimism in the face of the climate crisis. Hear more from J.

Aug 21, 2019

Bipartisan progress on clean energy: approval of major transmission line project

Cardinal-Hickory Creek, a major transmission line project, moves to receive approval from the Wisconsin Public Service Commission.

Aug 19, 2019

MiEnergy Cooperative is building an all-electric, efficient future

Farmers and ranchers formed America’s electric cooperatives more than 75 years ago, as a strategy to secure electricity and bring stability to rural communities. MiEnergy, a co-op based in the Southeastern corner of Minnesota, and serving Northeastern Iowa as well, has been carrying power to its 18,700 member-owners since 1936.

Aug 16, 2019

Electric cooktops: they’re not what they used to be

Modern electric induction ranges are safer, faster, and more efficient than gas stoves. Read more from our senior policy associate, Margaret Cherne-Hendrick.

Aug 15, 2019

Climate change: it’s an LGBTQ+ issue, too

How will a warming climate affect those with fewer resources? Our policy associate, Anna Johnson, assesses how climate change impacts the LGBTQ+ community.

Aug 07, 2019

It’s bee-autiful! Fresh Energy teams up with ULTA and IT Cosmetics to help save the bees

Fresh Energy pairs up with a major beauty retailer to help save the bees. Get all the glamorous details!

Aug 01, 2019

Behind the scenes: Energy News Network reporters

In our “Behind the Scenes” blog series, get to know our amazing team of dynamic journalists who make the Energy News Network possible.

Jul 29, 2019

Fresh Energy 2019 Annual Report

We’re sailing toward a bright energy future in Minnesota. See what impact our team made last year, complete with our fiscal year financials.

Jul 25, 2019

Fresh Energy statement on the introduction of Senator Tina Smith’s American Energy Efficiency Act of 2019

Senator Tina Smith introduced a federal energy efficiency standard bill today. We enthusiastically support it.