Recent News

May 28, 2024

Be cool, sign up for summer school!

Sharpen your #2 pencil because this summer, you are invited to join Fresh Energy for our text-based Summer Energy School.

May 23, 2024

Welcoming Faith to the Development Team

Fresh Energy is thrilled to welcome Faith as director, major gifts to the Development team. Get to know more about Faith’s experience!

May 22, 2024

Xcel Energy’s proposed pilot project would provide equitable assistance to 23,000 homes

Xcel Energy recently filed an automatic bill credit petition, which would increase energy affordability and equity in 77 census blocks across Minnesota.

May 22, 2024

Podcast: 2024 legislative session debrief with Fresh Energy

Let’s talk about what happened at the Minnesota Legislature!

May 20, 2024

Legislative Update: Clean energy and climate momentum continues in 2024

Minnesota’s elected leaders have answered the call by delivering a broad package of thoughtful, strategic policies and investments in clean energy and climate.

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May 20, 2024

What’s in a name? Vehicle class sizes, explained

Learn the difference between light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles, and how Fresh Energy is working to make all vehicles zero-carbon by mid-century.

May 15, 2024

Energy News Network launches weekly digest

Energy News Network (ENN) has launched a weekly version of its clean energy news digests: Energy News Weekly.

aerial view of Sherco Coal Plant surrounded by fields on sunny day

May 13, 2024

Regulatory Update: EPA releases new greenhouse gas reduction rules for power plants

A new set of rules from the EPA will limit greenhouse gas emissions from certain coal and natural gas power plants, as well as update requirements for air and wastewater pollution and
coal ash management.

Apr 23, 2024

Meet MNCIFA, Minnesota’s new green bank

The Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority is now providing funding to build clean energy and climate projects in Minnesota more quickly and ensure benefits are realized by historically underserved communities.

Apr 17, 2024

Podcast: Minnesota’s growing decarbonization challenge

Join Fresh Energy for an exploration of the inner workings of Minnesota’s natural gas distribution system.