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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.

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.