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Oct 10, 2025

Regulatory update: Xcel Energy’s electrification pilot projects providing clean heat get green light 

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission recently approved two Xcel Energy electrification and energy efficiency pilot projects.

Oct 06, 2025

From Minnesota to the White House to the global stage: J.’s climate story

Fresh Energy’s J. Drake Hamilton shares how her personal climate story has been shaped by professors, schoolteachers, and thousands of citizens that care about Minnesota’s future.

Oct 03, 2025

With Minnesota Power Acquisition Decision, Commissioners Remained Focused on the Interests of Minnesotans

Fresh Energy applauds the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approval of the acquisition of Minnesota Power  On October 3, 2025, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved the acquisition of Minnesota Power.… Continue reading With Minnesota Power Acquisition Decision, Commissioners Remained Focused on the Interests of Minnesotans

Sep 30, 2025

Action in the Heartland: Celebrating decades of climate success at Fresh Energy’s 10th annual Benefit Breakfast

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2025 Benefit Breakfast to shape and drive bold policy solutions to achieve equitable carbon-neutral economies.

Sep 19, 2025

Updating Minnesota’s residential energy code could lower emissions, costs

Minnesota is updating its residential energy code, helping make our buildings more energy efficient, climate-friendly, and affordable for Minnesotans.

Sep 19, 2025

Multifamily residents want electric vehicles. Charging hurdles are holding them back.

Without charging infrastructure, electric vehicles are out of reach for one in four Minnesotans.

Sep 18, 2025

Isle Royale National Park operations staff ditch diesel for e-bikes

The National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation collaborated with Isle Royale, Quality Bicycle Products, Spokengear Cyclery, and the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa to bring cargo e-bikes to the remote island.

Sep 10, 2025

Fresh Energy and MCEA urge Minnesota to end gas line extension incentives in Future of Gas Docket

Join comments filed by Fresh Energy and MCEA could help Minnesota meet its climate goals and reduce ratepayer financial risk for decades.

Sep 10, 2025

Fresh Energy and partners urge FERC to reject effort to derail Midwest power grid upgrades

A coalition of organizations argue that the complaint seeks to unsettle the result of a years-long planning process that will provide billions in benefits to consumers and enable badly needed new generation to connect to the grid.

A pink sky over Lake Superior from Minnesota's North Shore.

Sep 10, 2025

Bright skies in Minnesota and Gaza: Anjali’s climate story

Fresh Energy’s Anjali Bains shares how her personal climate story has been shaped by clean skies, a changing Minnesota, and destruction in Gaza.