Apr 03, 2026
Xcel Energy’s new “Capacity*Connect” program is a positive step toward building the grid of the future
Capacity*Connect will provide Xcel with an opportunity to learn how to coordinate DERs on its system in a way that works for its customers and advances decarbonization efforts.
Apr 03, 2026
New report lays foundation for Minnesota’s net-zero industrial future
A new report examining Minnesota’s industrial sector and its path toward net-zero emissions highlights both urgency and opportunity
Mar 25, 2026
Welcome Katie, Anna, and Makhai
Get to know Katie Maxwell, Fresh Energy’s newest member of the electricity team, along with Anna Edmunds and Kai Hunt.
Mar 24, 2026
Could this Cohasset home be the future of Minnesota’s buildings?
Sam Friesen reinvented the all-electric home in Cohasset, Minnesota with Itasca County Habitat for Humanity to show that sustainable homes can save families money in the near- and long-term.
Mar 24, 2026
How Fresh Energy is fighting to make Xcel’s Transportation Electrification Plan better for everyone
Xcel Energy’s initial transportation plan is a good start, but Fresh Energy has three suggestions to ensure the EV transition happens more equitably, affordably, and quickly.
Mar 23, 2026
Decarbonize: The Clean Energy Podcast
Tune in to Fresh Energy’s podcast for discussions about top renewable energy and energy issues in Minnesota and the Midwest.
Mar 20, 2026
Defend Minnesota’s 100% clean electricity law
Elected leaders in the Minnesota Legislature need to hear from their constituents — can you speak up today to defend Minnesota’s path to reliable and affordable clean electricity?
Mar 14, 2026
What to know about the 2026 electric vehicle market
Electric vehicles (EVs) are growing in popularity across Minnesota, and with gas prices on the rise and plenty of EV models now available, more drivers than ever are curious about… Continue reading What to know about the 2026 electric vehicle market
Mar 11, 2026
It’s time to sunset the Gas Utility Infrastructure Cost rider
It is time to move discussions about gas infrastructure investments back into rate cases – send your legislator a message and tell them it’s time to sunset the policy.
Mar 09, 2026
The Path to Net-Zero: Minnesota’s manufacturing sector
Manufacturing is a big economic driver in Minnesota, but factory pollution is rising. Here’s what we can do.