Understanding the gas system
Are you familiar with the hidden natural gas system beneath your feet? Read on to learn how gas utilities are expecting to grow the system over the coming decades—and why that’s a problem for the...
View ArticleFresh Energy at COP28, the U. N. Climate Change Conference
Get updates from Fresh Energy before and during the U.N. Climate Change Conference, COP28. The post Fresh Energy at COP28, the U. N. Climate Change Conference appeared first on Fresh Energy.
View ArticleFrom Midwest to Puerto Rico: Energy News Network’s crucial energy reporting
Energy News Network provides quality, fact-based journalism about energy issues nationwide. Read how ENN’s Kari Lydersen sees journalism’s role in coal ash reporting in Puerto Rico. The post From...
View ArticleDecarbonize: The Clean Energy Podcast
Tune in to Fresh Energy's podcast for discussions about top energy issues in Minnesota and how energy policy change improves health, economy, and communities. The post Decarbonize: The Clean Energy...
View Article12 Days of Decarbonization
From now to the 2023 winter solstice, we’re celebrating how you can take advantage of federal and state rebates to decarbonize your home with electric heat pumps, water heaters, electric vehicles, and...
View ArticleLooking Back on the COP28 Climate Summit
Fresh Energy’s J. Drake Hamilton traveled to Dubai for the COP28 global climate summit to discuss the Global Stocktake, the loss and damage fund, climate financing, and a phaseout of fossil fuels. The...
View ArticleWhat’s the scoop with heat pump water heaters?
Heat pump water heaters are a great way to decarbonize your home by using clean electricity to heat water. Read this post to learn why heat pump water heaters are a win for the climate and your budget....
View ArticleConnexus Energy’s resource plan looks to future with clean power,...
Connexus Energy, Minnesota’s largest electric co-op, announced its 10-year resource plan on January 15, 2024 to supply more solar, nuclear, and storage. Read more about how Connexus plans to purchase...
View ArticleFresh Spotlight: Meet the Clean Electricity team
Who are Fresh Energy's Clean Electricity team, and what do they have planned for 2022? Find out in this feature story! The post Fresh Spotlight: Meet the Clean Electricity team appeared first on Fresh...
View Article10 EV market trends to watch in 2024
Fresh Energy's Jukka Kukkonen is an expert on electric vehicle (EV) innovation. Here's his list of the top EV trends to watch in 2024 The post 10 EV market trends to watch in 2024 appeared first on...
View ArticleMeet Laura, Fresh Energy’s new Session Associate, Legislative Affairs
Get to know Laura Wagner, Fresh Energy’s newest member of the Public Affairs team to support our clean energy and climate policies during the 2024 Minnesota legislative session. The post Meet Laura,...
View ArticleOur clean energy and climate plans for the 2024 Legislative Session
Our Public Affairs Team is looking forward to kicking off clean energy and climate policy at the 2024 Minnesota legislative session this spring. The post Our clean energy and climate plans for the 2024...
View ArticleEncourage the Minnesota Legislature to keep up the momentum!
A big way our elected leaders can build on last year’s momentum is by supporting policies that will have a direct impact on emissions right out of the gate — one of these areas is policies impacting...
View ArticleSpeak up in support of connecting more renewables to the grid
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission needs to hear from Minnesotans who support renewable energy and an updated grid. The post Speak up in support of connecting more renewables to the grid...
View ArticleWhat is the Minnesota Energy Connection project?
Planning is underway for Xcel Energy’s Minnesota Energy Connection transmission line project. The post What is the Minnesota Energy Connection project? appeared first on Fresh Energy.
View ArticleIVVO: The potentially powerful efficiency tool you’ve never heard of
Integrated Volt Var Optimization (IVVO) can make our electric grid more efficient, reducing emissions and saving customers money. The post IVVO: The potentially powerful efficiency tool you’ve never...
View ArticleMinnesota had a record number of EV sales in 2023. How is Xcel Energy keeping...
Utility Transportation Electrification Plans are shaping the future of electric vehicles (EVs) and EV infrastructure in Minnesota. Get the scoop on why they matter and what Xcel has proposed in their...
View ArticleMeet Kathleen, Fresh Energy’s new Capitol Pathways intern!
Kathleen comes to Fresh Energy with a background in public health and an interest in learning first-hand how policy is created and moved. The post Meet Kathleen, Fresh Energy’s new Capitol Pathways...
View ArticleIt’s time for a clean transportation standard in Minnesota
A clean transportation standard will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support clean transportation and sustainable agriculture in Minnesota. Get the details now! The post It’s time for a clean...
View ArticleTell legislators that a Clean Transportation Standard is right for Minnesota
Legislation currently under consideration by MN legislators would establish a Clean Transportation Standard – a comprehensive policy to dramatically reduce emissions from our largest source of climate...
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