Recent News

May 21, 2019

Legislative session wraps up: what happened?

Mixed news from the Capitol this legislative session. See what happened with a full picture report from our own Justin Fay.

May 20, 2019

Fresh Energy statement: historic proposal on future coal plant closures

Xcel Energy to move its business completely out of coal in a monumental proposal before the Public Utilities Commission.

May 01, 2019

Deciding what to drive and when to charge: David and Louise share their story

Charging an electric vehicle during off peak electricity times can really pay off. See how David and Louise took advantage of flexible pricing.

Apr 26, 2019

Fresh Energy supports Cardinal-Hickory Creek Transmission Line

The new transmission line will help facilitate the Midwest’s transition to clean, renewable energy while offering reliability, energy security, and enabling an economic wholesale power market.

Apr 25, 2019

Historic news: 100% clean energy bill passes off House floor

The bill addresses climate change, seizes the economic opportunity in front of us and ensures that our kids have a healthy place to raise their own children.

Apr 23, 2019

Green New Deal 101

The federal plan to mobilize climate action is all the media buzz. Our senior policy associate, Isabel Ricker, takes a closer look.

Apr 04, 2019

Fresh Energy statement: We must be bolder with Ford site redevelopment

We have a 21st century opportunity to embrace innovation through efficiency and electrification at the Ford Site. Let’s make it happen.

Apr 01, 2019

70-something-year-old couple take a 4,600 mile road trip—in their Tesla Model 3

Driving cross-country in an electric vehicle? Is it really possible? Yes! See how one retired couple did it.

Mar 27, 2019

Minnesotans pay much less for electricity than their neighbors

Electricity bills in Minnesota are among the lowest in the Midwest and wind energy is, by far, our lowest-cost electricity generation source. So why the debate?

Mar 22, 2019

Best practices for solar farm apiaries

Beekeepers: get all the details about managing hives outside the fence of pollinator-friendly solar arrays.