Fresh Energy is cutting emissions from our buildings by making it easy to electrify, ensuring energy burden inequities are addressed, improving health and safety, and spurring market transformation with the creation of new, family-supporting jobs.
Ensuring buildings are resilient and affordable for all
Advancing innovative technologies and forge new pathways to decarbonize the natural gas system
Expanding all-electric buildings through market transformation
- Minnesota PUC Issues Notice of Comment Period within Future of Gas Docket, Input Could Move the Needle Towards Clean Heat
On Monday, May 5, 2025, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission issued a notice of public comment period in the Future of Gas docket regarding what actions the PUC should take to modify existing gas line extension policies for rate-regulated gas utilities. - It’s time for a Minnesota Heat Standard to decarbonize buildings
A Minnesota Heat Standard will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support clean energy right here in Minnesota. Get the details here! - Subsidies for natural gas appliances are out of line with Minnesota’s climate goals
Minnesota must phase out natural gas appliance incentives to meet climate goals, following Colorado, California, and Massachusetts to align building energy policies with our emissions reduction targets. - Now is the time to reevaluate subsidized gas line extensions in Minnesota
Fresh Energy is advocating for updates to Minnesota’s natural gas line extension policies to ensure fairness, align with climate goals, and prevent unnecessary gas system expansion.
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Hidden beneath our feet: Minnesota’s growing decarbonization challenge
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Fact Sheet: Accelerate residential energy codes
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Going all electric in a cold-weather climate
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Understanding the Gas System
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Working Group Recommendations on the Minnesota Weatherization Assistance Program
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Inaugural cycle of MWBDC grants program drives equity, justice, and community power
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Electrification of Multifamily Housing in Minnesota
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Report: Proposal for a heat pump transition in Minnesota
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Buildings for a Healthy Future
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The Hanson House: powering our future with clean electricity
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Clean Energy Brief: Natural Gas in Minnesota
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2020 Midwest Getting to Zero Buildings List
