Great River Energy has announced a plan to transform and modernize its electricity generation. The plan includes closing Coal Creek Station, and more.
Fresh Energy Statement
Fresh Energy Statement: Tailpipe Emissions Rollbacks are Another Threat to Public Health and Freedom
Federal tailpipe emissions rollbacks starkly illustrate the need for the type of state-level action and committed health, safety, and climate leadership shown by Governor Tim Walz and his administration.
Fresh Energy applauds Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency’s plans to be 80% carbon-free in 2030
Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (SMMPA) announced on February 5, 2020, its plan to reshape its generation portfolio through the retirement of the Sherco 3 coal-fired power plant in 2020 and replace it primarily with wind and solar generation.
Fresh Energy statement on Saint Paul’s Climate Action and Resiliency Plan
Fresh Energy thanks the council, the City of Saint Paul, and all the community members who worked to craft Saint Paul’s Climate Action and Resiliency Plan and for showing this leadership.
Michigan embraces Pollinator-Friendly Solar
In response to Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s action today, Fresh Energy issued the following statement.
Fresh Energy statement: Gas plant decision at odds with Minnesota’s clean energy future
Fresh Energy executive director Michael Noble released the following statement in response to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission decision to approve Minnesota Power’s proposal to invest in a natural gas plant in Superior, Wisconsin.
