May 16, 2025
Fresh Energy interns explore clean energy funding challenges in new podcast episode
Listen to students from UMN’s Institute on the Environment discuss how federal funding uncertainty has impacted Minnesota’s Solar on School program, our green bank MNCIFA, and renewable energy development across Minnesota.
May 13, 2025
Touring Cummins’ electrolyzer factory, the next generation of green hydrogen
Fresh Energy had the opportunity to tour Cummins’ electrolyzer plant in Fridley, Minnesota, where they’re manufacturing technology to produce green hydrogen and decarbonize our economy.
May 08, 2025
Minnesota PUC Issues Notice of Comment Period within Future of Gas Docket, Input Could Move the Needle Towards Clean Heat
On Monday, May 5, 2025, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission issued a notice of public comment period in the Future of Gas docket regarding what actions the PUC should take to modify existing gas line extension policies for rate-regulated gas utilities.
May 07, 2025
It’s time for a heat standard program to decarbonize buildings
A heat standard program would reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support clean energy right here in Minnesota. Get the details here!
Apr 24, 2025
Minnesota EV fee hike misses the mark on fair and climate-friendly transportation funding
Minnesota’s proposed electric vehicle registration fee hike is unfair and ineffective. Learn how EVs already pay their fair share and how we can build a better, climate-friendly transportation system!
Apr 24, 2025
Minnesota’s electricity is now 50% carbon-free — here’s what that means
As Minnesota rapidly transitions to clean electricity, our fuel mix and emissions have declined. Learn about Minnesota, the Midwest’s, and MN electric utilities’ electricity!
Apr 24, 2025
Subsidies for natural gas appliances are out of line with Minnesota’s climate goals
Minnesota must phase out natural gas appliance incentives to meet climate goals, following Colorado, California, and Massachusetts to align building energy policies with our emissions reduction targets.
Apr 24, 2025
This tribal college is making clean energy careers accessible in northern Minnesota
The White Earth Tribal and Community College Trades Building will train the next generation of tradespeople to build northern Minnesota’s clean energy future.
Apr 21, 2025
Protect Progress
Your support is essential to protecting climate progress and powering Minnesota’s clean energy future. Please donate today and join us.
Apr 15, 2025
Fresh Energy names Margaret Cherne-Hendrick as new leader
Fresh Energy is thrilled to share that the search for a new CEO has concluded with the Board of Directors unanimously voting to hire Dr. Margaret Cherne-Hendrick.