Fresh Energy is working to create a carbon-neutral economy through strategies that blend energy efficiency, strategic electrification, innovation, and more across Minnesota’s industrial, transportation, agricultural, and building economies.

Clean transportation

Net-zero buildings

Decarbonized gas grid
- Midwest coalition emphasizes environmental justice for federal fundingThe Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition’s Federal Policy Working Group Submits Comments to EPA’s Environmental and Climate Justice Program
- New proposed EPA rules would drive down transportation emissions in a big wayThe Biden Administration has proposed new tailpipe emissions limits for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles.
- Amping up Minnesota homes with electric panel upgrades Electric panel updates are a crucial way to speed up home electrification, but cost can be a barrier. Here’s how Fresh Energy is working to prepare homes for the energy transition.
- Going all electric in a cold-weather climateIf you’re interested in what it looks like to go all-electric in Minnesota, this blog-meets-photo-journal is for you.
Publications
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Electric Vehicles 101
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The Midwest leads U.S. emissions, here’s why
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Minnesota Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Zero Emission Vehicle Modeling Report
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Inaugural cycle of MWBDC grants program drives equity, justice, and community power
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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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Clean Energy Brief: Natural Gas in Minnesota
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2021 Annual Report
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2020 Midwest Getting to Zero Buildings List
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Electric Transportation: Clean, healthy, and affordable