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Fresh Energy is an independent non-profit organization working to speed the transition to a clean energy economy. More at fresh-energy.org. 🔌⚡💡⚡🔌

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Fresh Energy @freshenergy.bsky.social · Nov 14

Hello, world! We're Fresh Energy, a clean energy policy nonprofit based in Minnesota.

For more than three decades, Fresh Energy has been creating and advancing state-based laws, policies, and regulations for energy and climate. It’s who we are, and it is woven into our organizational DNA.

Fresh Energy staff smiling on a boat on the Mississippi River with the sunny city skyline in the background.

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Fresh Energy @freshenergy.bsky.social · 15h

This is a unique opportunity to connect with federal and state lawmakers, industry leaders, tribal and community representatives, researchers, and more—all working together to shape the future of industrial innovation in the Upper Midwest. Get the details. (2/2)

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Fresh Energy @freshenergy.bsky.social · 15h

Register today for the 2025 MITI Forum: Advancing American Industry, happening Monday, November 3, at 5 p.m.! 1/2

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Fresh Energy @freshenergy.bsky.social · 3d

Fresh Energy's Buildings team is hard at work cutting emissions to help Minnesota meet its climate goals. Read how our team is driving progress toward a cleaner, more efficient future!

Vision 2030: Decarbonizing buildings - Fresh Energy

Our Buildings team of policy experts ensures Fresh Energy is building a carbon-free buildings sector with clean building materials and clean heat and appliances.

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Fresh Energy @freshenergy.bsky.social · 14d

Join Fresh Energy and partners in Bemidji, Minnesota for a full day of workshops, conversations, and presentations about renewable energy as an economic development tool in Northwest Minnesota.

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Renew Highway 2 Tour - Bemidji - Fresh Energy

Join Fresh Energy and partners in Bemidji, Minnesota for a full day of workshops, conversations, and presentations about renewable energy as an economic development tool in Northwest Minnesota.

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Fresh Energy @freshenergy.bsky.social · 17d

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has $1.89M available to fund electric vehicle fast-charging stations across Minnesota! This initiative will help make long-distance electric travel possible and cut vehicle emissions statewide. Apply by Dec. 9, 2025. 🚗⚡

Learn more: https://ow.ly/1erl50Xb5e3

Electric vehicle fast chargers grant

The MPCA has approximately $1.89 million available to install EV direct current fast-charging stations in public places.

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Fresh Energy @freshenergy.bsky.social · 23d

“We need the ability for new generation to connect to the grid more easily,” said Fresh Energy’s Mike Schowalter. “One of the hardest problems we’re having right now is that the grid really is constrained.”

Learn more from @startribune.com (3/3)

Minnesota ratepayers likely will feel the consequences of canceled power transmission grants

President Trump’s Energy Department said the two multimillion-dollar grants would lead to more expensive, less reliable energy. But advocates see it leading to higher rates for customers.

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Fresh Energy @freshenergy.bsky.social · 23d

New transmission lines are needed nationwide to meet growing energy demand and allow new power plants to come online. According to MISO, more than 1,100 projects are stalled across the Midwest, with Minnesota projects experiencing an average connection delay of over two years. (2/3)

Fresh Energy @freshenergy.bsky.social · 23d

Minnesota is likely to face higher energy costs and slower clean energy progress following the cancellation of key transmission grants. (1/3)

Minnesota ratepayers likely will feel the consequences of canceled power transmission grants

President Trump’s Energy Department said the two multimillion-dollar grants would lead to more expensive, less reliable energy. But advocates see it leading to higher rates for customers.

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Fresh Energy @freshenergy.bsky.social · 24d

Fresh Energy's Anjali Bains continues our climate story series by sharing her personal story. From smoky skies in Minnesota to Gaza, discover how Anjali's work is rooted in courage and responsibility to make a difference.

Bright skies in Minnesota and Gaza: Anjali’s climate story - Fresh Energy

Fresh Energy’s Anjali Bains shares how her personal climate story has been shaped by clean skies, a changing Minnesota, and destruction in Gaza.

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Fresh Energy @freshenergy.bsky.social · 28d

“We applaud the Commission for seeing through a truly alarming amount of misinformation and disinformation that was propagated by some of the media around this issue," said Margaret Cherne-Hendrick, Chief Executive Officer of Fresh Energy.

Fresh Energy @freshenergy.bsky.social · 28d

In addition to these direct financial customer benefits, the approval includes conditions agreed to by Minnesota Power. Fresh Energy is appreciative of conditions on resource planning, labor, and consumer protections beyond the direct financial contributions above. fresh-energy.org/with-minneso...

Fresh Energy @freshenergy.bsky.social · 28d

The approval includes customer rate mitigations including a $50M customer rate credit, a $50M fund dedicated to new clean energy technologies, a $10M fund for low-income affordability through energy efficiency, and up to $3.5 million for unpaid bill forgiveness.

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Fresh Energy @freshenergy.bsky.social · 28d

BREAKING: The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved the acquisition of Minnesota Power. fresh-energy.org/with-minneso...

With Minnesota Power Acquisition Decision, Commissioners Remained Focused on the Interests of Minnesotans - Fresh Energy

Fresh Energy applauds the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approval of the acquisition of Minnesota Power.

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Fresh Energy @freshenergy.bsky.social · 28d

If Minnesota is to reach its net-zero goals by 2050, we cannot continue burning gas at the current rate. Learn more about the Future of Gas proceedings from @minnpost.bsky.social. (4/4)

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Fresh Energy @freshenergy.bsky.social · 28d

“A lot of groups have said on the record, including utilities, that it’s significantly more cost-effective to electrify new construction than it is to decarbonize it at a later date,” said Fresh Energy’s Caitlin Eichten. (3/4)

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Fresh Energy @freshenergy.bsky.social · 28d

Utilities are proposing various projects to justify connecting new buildings to gas lines, but these solutions sidestep the most effective approach: electrification. (2/4)

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Fresh Energy @freshenergy.bsky.social · 28d

Since 2021, Minnesota utility companies and regulators have been discussing how gas companies will comply with Minnesota’s goal of achieving net-zero climate emissions by 2050. (1/4)

What’s the future of natural gas in Minnesota? - MinnPost

Gas utilities are pitching a wide range of ideas to state regulators, but climate and consumer advocates say a shift to electricity is needed.

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Fresh Energy @freshenergy.bsky.social · Sep 30

Grow your own climate
legacy by making a donation to Fresh Energy today. Today only there’s also a donor match for those with the ability to give more than $300 – please contribute!

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Fresh Energy @freshenergy.bsky.social · Sep 30

We were honored to be joined at our annual Benefit Breakfast by nearly 600 guests —together we’re taking action and growing our climate legacies!

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Donate to Fresh Energy - Fresh Energy

Thank you for supporting Fresh Energy’s 2025 Benefit Breakfast and our mission to shape and drive bold policy solutions to achieve equitable carbon-neutral economies. We appreciate your support! Fresh...

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Larry Kraft @larrykraft.bsky.social · Sep 30

“It is time to be bold and brave…” on climate change and clean energy. @freshenergy.bsky.social CEO Margaret Cherne-Hendrick.

Couldn’t agree more!

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Fresh Energy @freshenergy.bsky.social · Sep 30

“I firmly believe that this is a blip. What we do now, especially in rural and tribal settings, is start planning.” Bob Blake, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Solar Bear and Native Sun Community Power Development

Fresh Energy @freshenergy.bsky.social · Sep 30

“I know we have the right technology to make this a reality. But we will need continued support and the right policies in place. We need to start the work today and be relentless.”
Alex Savelli, Global Executive Director – Electrolyzers Commercial, Accelera by Cummins

Fresh Energy @freshenergy.bsky.social · Sep 30

“As we started coming together, we realized just how much people care about their communities.” Karie Kirschbaum, Community Development Director, City of Crookston, Minnesota.

Fresh Energy @freshenergy.bsky.social · Sep 30

“In its nearly 35 years of operation, Fresh Energy knows well that we’ve made it through challenging times before and we’ll certainly be navigating challenging times again. But what gives me hope is that in Minnesota, we know how to get sh*t done!" Margaret Cherne-Hendrick, CEO. #FreshBreakfast

Fresh Energy @freshenergy.bsky.social · Sep 30

“We’re at a time in history where states must lead! And Fresh Energy is helping Minnesota do just that. That’s why our work across regulatory venues, the legislature, and beyond is
so important.” Shubha Harris, Chief Equity Officer. #FreshBreakfast