Recent News

Feb 05, 2019

Behind the scenes with Bill Opalka

Get to know the team behind the Energy News Network. This month, we sit down with freelance reporter Bill Opalka and learn about his extensive journalism career.

Feb 04, 2019

Groundbreaking 100 percent clean energy bill introduced

Big news from the Capitol. A bill aimed to get Minnesota on a fast track to clean energy has been introduced. Get the full breakdown.

Feb 04, 2019

We’re moving Beyond Gas: highlights from our Power Pairing

Fresh Energy’s team was thrilled with the energy in the room at our latest event, Read our recap from the day and next steps we’ll be taking.

Feb 01, 2019

Cold weather and energy efficiency: what’s the connection?

The polar vortex has left our region, but as climate change accelerates, extreme weather in the Midwest will continue to occur. Could more efficient buildings help solve the clean energy equation?

Jan 28, 2019

Meet Pachia, our newest Capitol Pathways intern

Learn what led Pachia to policy-based work and why she’s ready to give back to her community.

Jan 24, 2019

Beneficial electrification and our clean energy future

We envision a bright—and electric—future for all Minnesotans with beneficial electrification driving the change. What exactly does it mean to “electrify everything”?

Jan 15, 2019

Don and Pat say “yes!” to clean energy

As a kid, Donald Vasatka read a lot of science fiction. And yet even he never dreamed the sun would one day power his car.

Jan 09, 2019

We’re 100 percent in

Our future belongs to us, but it won’t happen without action that is urgent, intentional, and inclusive. Learn why we’ve joined the 100% Campaign.

Jan 07, 2019

Behind the scenes with Lyndsey Gilpin

Get to know the team behind the Energy News Network. This month, we sit down with freelance reporter Lyndsey Gilpin and learn that she is a jack of all trades and balances many projects for different publications.

Dec 21, 2018

Fresh Energy at the Global Climate Summit COP24

Read our full report from the COP24 summit—which brings together an estimated 30,000 people from 195 nations to discuss climate action.