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
- Investments in Public Transit are Investments in Justice and EquityThe Minnesota Legislature has the decision-making power to ensure that the next generation of Minnesotans have the freedom to travel in a safe, clean, and efficient manner.
- 12 EV market trends to watch in 2023Fresh Energy’s Jukka Kukkonen is an expert on electric vehicle (EV) innovation. Here’s his list of the top EV trends to watch this year.
- The Conservation Improvement Program’s legacy in MinnesotaThe Conservation Improvement Program (CIP) is Minnesota’s bedrock energy efficiency policy. But how did it come about?
- Go Electric! A guide to kicking fossil fuel out of your life.With the help of guest experts, Minnesotans sharing their experiences, and Fresh Energy staff, we have been exploring what transitioning from gas to electric means at a practical level.
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