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energy transition

What’s up with building codes?

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Check out how we’re cracking the code for sustainable buildings in Minnesota and beyond with this explainer blog.

Published August 12, 2025
Categorized as Buildings Tagged building codes, buildings, energy transition

Modernizing utility programs to advance an equitable energy transition

Fresh Energy is so committed to engaging in how Minnesota’s electric and gas investor-owned utilities, including Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy, plan and implement their energy efficiency and conservation programs.

Published August 22, 2023
Categorized as Buildings Tagged energy transition

Inaugural cycle of Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition grants program drives equity, justice, and community power

The first cycle of the Midwest BDC’s Participation Stipends and Empowerment Grants program is training a spotlight on local climate leaders.

Published March 3, 2022
Categorized as Buildings Tagged energy transition, midwest bdc, Participation Stipends and Empowerment Grants

Minnesota’s largest transit agency releases bus electrification plan ahead of federal funding opportunities

The Coalition for Clean Transportation commends Metro Transit, which serves the seven-county Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, for its recently-released Zero Emission Bus Transition Plan.

Published February 14, 2022
Categorized as Transportation Tagged electric vehicles, Energy Access and Equity, energy transition

What’s up with rate cases?

An electric utility bill sits on a kitchen countertop next to a bowl of fruit.

What is a rate case? How do rate cases impact Minnesotans? We answer all your questions here and talk about how Fresh Energy is involved!

Published December 21, 2021
Categorized as Buildings Tagged energy efficiency, energy transition, rate case

The case for EV rebates in Minnesota and beyond

There is real potential for expanded electric vehicle (EV) purchase incentives, like rebates. Here’s how to make them equitable and accessible to all.

Published December 17, 2021
Categorized as Transportation Tagged clean energy future, electric vehicles, energy transition

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