Fresh Energy is shaping and driving clean energy policy outcomes and initiatives across the public sphere by building meaningful relationships, collaborations, and opportunities for action.

Coalitions, collaboration, and leadership

Opportunities for individual action

Policy design and advocacy
- Legislative update: Tight margins, climate defense, and building momentumDuring the 2026 legislative session, Fresh Energy worked to defend and advance climate progress through historically tight margins.
- Decarbonize: The Clean Energy PodcastTune in to Fresh Energy’s podcast for discussions about top renewable energy and energy issues in Minnesota and the Midwest.
- John Vaughn honored at Climate Adaptation AwardsThe University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership honored Fresh Energy’s John Vaughn for his work championing actions and projects that strengthen local resilience.
- Our clean energy and climate plans for Minnesota’s 2026 legislative sessionFresh Energy is excited to be kicking off clean energy and climate policy at the 2026 Minnesota legislative session this spring.












