Recent News

Aug 12, 2025

Kerala, fighting injustice, and changing climate: Shubha’s climate story

Fresh Energy’s Shubha Harris shares how her personal climate story has been shaped by visiting her family in Kerala, experiencing injustice firsthand, and addressing climate change as an opportunity to improve human lives.

Aug 12, 2025

What’s up with building codes?

Check out how we’re cracking the code for sustainable buildings in Minnesota and beyond with this explainer blog.

Minnesota Power sign

Aug 06, 2025

Fresh Energy files comments in Minnesota Power acquisition docket

On August 4, 2025, Fresh Energy filed a public comment at the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on the docket pertaining to the acquisition of Minnesota Power.

Jul 28, 2025

Extreme ice storms to warming winters: Christine’s climate story

Fresh Energy’s Christine McCormick shares how her personal climate story has been shaped by extreme weather in Nebraska, warming winters, and embracing intersectional environmentalism.

electric lawn mower clean energy

Jul 24, 2025

Say goodbye to gas this summer — electrify your yard care

We give you the low-down on how you can ditch the gas and electrify your yard care.

Jul 24, 2025

Meet Shubha, Fresh Energy’s new Chief Equity Policy Officer

Shubha Harris is Fresh Energy’s new Chief Equity Policy Officer working to ensure our energy system is built by and for all Minnesotans, regardless of race or economic status.

Eric Hammang poses on his roof while installing his solar panels.

Jul 21, 2025

How one Minnesota homeowner installed his own rooftop solar array — by himself

Eric Hammang designed, installed, and interconnected his own rooftop solar panel array in the Twin Cities. Learn how he powers his all-electric home with his do-it-yourself solar system!

Jul 17, 2025

2025 budget reconciliation law impacts on Minnesota’s clean energy future

Here is what Fresh Energy staff have been discussing when reviewing the new federal budget reconciliation law.

Jul 03, 2025

Statement: Sweeping cuts ensure higher energy bills, fewer jobs, stifled innovation 

Congress has turned its back on Minnesota families with this extreme legislation that promises higher energy bills, fewer jobs, and stifled innovation.

Jun 23, 2025

Meet our 2025 Benefit Breakfast Panelists!

Meet Fresh Energy’s three panelists for our Action in the Heartland panelist discussion during our annual Benefit Breakfast on September 30, 2025, at the Saint Paul RiverCentre.