Recent News

Jun 03, 2019

Michigan embraces Pollinator-Friendly Solar

In response to Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s action today, Fresh Energy issued the following statement.

Jun 01, 2019

2018 – 2019 Donors

Thank you to our generous donors for partnering with Fresh Energy to make our work possible. Below, we recognize those who contributed to Fresh Energy’s work between February 1, 2018… Continue reading 2018 – 2019 Donors

Jun 01, 2019

Carlos and Maria save with solar energy

Carlos and Maria Guzman were new to clean energy when they got a knock on their door from a community solar garden representative early this year.

May 24, 2019

Minnesota utilities achieve record energy savings in 2018

Minnesota’s investor-owned utilities achieved big savings last year, thanks to the Conservation Improvement Program.

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.