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Minnesota Legislature

2022 Legislative Outlook: Energy, climate, and a budget surplus at the Minnesota Legislature

Minnesota State Capitol / Photo by Jillian Theuer, Fresh Energy

Our Public Affairs Team has been preparing for the 2022 Minnesota legislative session since last spring. What’s on our priority list this year?

Published January 19, 2022
Categorized as Public Affairs Tagged 2022 Legislative Session, Minnesota Legislature

On the Horizon: The Path to 100%

Power workers at work, silhouettes of power towers

Accelerating Minnesota’s clean electricity transformation is at the heart of Fresh Energy’s vision as we prepare for the 2021 session of the Minnesota Legislature.

Published December 11, 2020
Categorized as Buildings Tagged 100%, 100% clean energy, 2021 Legislative Session, clean transportation, Minnesota Legislature, session

Clean Energy and Equity Highlights in the Bonding Bill

Fresh Energy had four key recommendations for special session, one of which was prioritizing bonding investments in transit and affordable housing.

Published October 26, 2020
Categorized as Buildings Tagged 2020 Legislative Session, 2020 Special Session, bonding, bonding bill, Governor Walz, Minnesota Legislature, minnseota, special session, Tim Walz, Walz

2020 Legislative Session Wraps Up: What happened?

Testimony - Margaret Cherne Hendrick - MPCA Rulemaking SF3496

The 2020 Legislative Session has come to a close. Learn about the outcomes for clean energy in Minnesota and what the Fresh Energy team will be working on in a likely special session.

Published May 19, 2020
Categorized as Buildings Tagged 2020 Legislative Session, bonding, ECO Act, hydropower, Minnesota Legislature, Prairie island, Renewable Development Fund, Xcel Energy, xcel solar rewards

Breaking: Historic news from the Capitol!

Read about the monumental commitment announced today the Capitol.

Published March 4, 2019
Categorized as Recent News Tagged capitol, carbon reduction, carbon-free, legislature, Minnesota Legislature, policy

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