Recent News

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.

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”?