The Public Utilities Commission is acting to ease some of the uncertainty and economic burden being borne by some renters and homeowners during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Energy Access and Equity
Near-Term Solutions Signal Longer-Term Changes Needed for Equity in Energy and Housing
Reliable utility services and equitable, affordable housing are always critical needs and are even more important during the COVID-19 crisis. Learn what Fresh Energy is doing to help ease uncertainty for renters and homeowners.
Legislative and Policy Goals Amidst COVID-19
With the end of session looming, the Minnesota Legislature has begun to hear consensus business, including some much needed clean energy initiatives.
Flexibility in an Inflexible System: What COVID-19 means for energy access and equity
In these unprecedented times, the systemic inequities present within our energy system have become painfully apparent. Will we use this unprecedented time to examine our current practices and challenge ourselves to improve the system in order to improve the lives of all Minnesotans?
Taking a Closer Look at Diversity in Minnesota’s Energy Utilities
As a national clean energy leader, Minnesota has a significant opportunity to ensure that its shifting utility workforce better reflects our state’s growing diversity.
Making an organizational commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Our policy associate, Janiece Watts, shares steps we’ve taken as an organization to better embed diversity and equity into our work.