Through decisions large and small, Fresh Energy has helped Minnesota reduce carbon emissions, expand renewable energy, advance better buildings, and more! Here we gather 2017 highlights and look at what’s next.
25th anniversary
Fresh Energy’s 25 years of progress on retiring coal plants
When Fresh Energy was founded in 1992, Minnesota generated almost two-thirds of its electricity from coal. Looking forward to today, coal is now only 39 percent of the state’s electricity generation and 19 of the 23 large coal-burning units in Minnesota have been announced for retirement. Learn more about our progress.
Fresh Energy’s 25 years of progress on renewable electricity
Renewable electricity is booming in Minnesota. In honor of our 25th anniversary, Fresh Energy takes a look at the policies that paved the way and what’s coming next for the renewables market.
Women’s History Month: Celebrating J. Drake Hamilton
In honor of Fresh Energy’s 25th anniversary and Women’s History month, Fresh Energy would like to take a moment to acknowledge our Science Policy Director J. Drake Hamilton’s great work.
