Mar 21, 2019
J. Drake Hamilton wins prestigious Environmental Initiative award
Fresh Energy is pleased to formally share that our science policy director, J. Drake Hamilton has won the Environment Initiative Critical Collaborator award for 2019.
Mar 20, 2019
Lori springs for a used electric vehicle
Lori Greene is an artist who owns a studio, classroom, and art supply store, Mosaic on a Stick, in the heart of the Hamline-Midway neighborhood. Long committed to sustainability, Lori had been thinking of buying an electric vehicle for over two years. After her car of 15 years racked up some costly repairs, she finally made the leap.
Mar 07, 2019
Making an organizational commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Our policy associate, Janiece Watts, shares steps we’ve taken as an organization to better embed diversity and equity into our work.
Mar 06, 2019
Villa del Sol embraces energy efficiency
Building sustainable, multifamily housing developments isn’t easy work. But a local, nonprofit housing developer, Neighborhood Development Alliance (NeDA) has figured out a way to make it happen.
Mar 04, 2019
Breaking: Historic news from the Capitol!
Read about the monumental commitment announced today the Capitol.
Feb 26, 2019
Minneapolis makes climate and equity commitment with residential energy disclosure ordinance
Get our inside look into why the new City of Minneapolis energy disclosure is a win for the climate and for city residents.
Feb 22, 2019
Fresh Energy launches official Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement
Learn more about our commitment to advancing equitable energy access in our state.
Feb 18, 2019
Building power for housing and environmental justice
With our partners at The Alliance and the Community Stabilization Project (CSP), we participated in the first ever event of the Actualizing Equity 2019 series,
Feb 15, 2019
Fresh Energy teams up with Minnesota Department of Commerce
We’re part of a stakeholder later this month to discuss opportunities to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of low-income conservation programming.
Feb 12, 2019
Fresh Energy statement: Renewable energy and electric transportation are the path forward
Instead of investing time and resources into unneeded fossil-fuel infrastructure like Line 3, Minnesota should speed the transition to electric vehicles powered by renewable energy.