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.
Apr 14, 2025
Welcoming Brandon to the heavy industry and agriculture team
Fresh Energy is thrilled to welcome Brandon Isakson as managing director, industry to lead our heavy industry and agriculture work!
Apr 11, 2025
Crookston secures funding for groundbreaking geothermal study
Crookston secured funding for its innovative geothermal study to capture industrial waste heat, advancing Minnesota’s clean energy goals through climate action.
Mar 25, 2025
The Midwest leads U.S. emissions, here’s why
If it were ranked as an independent country, the Midwest would be the fifth largest emitter in the world. Let’s dive into a few reasons why.