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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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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.
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'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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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. 🚗⚡

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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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“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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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'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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“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.
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...
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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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)
“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)
Utilities are proposing various projects to justify connecting new buildings to gas lines, but these solutions sidestep the most effective approach: electrification. (2/4)
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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“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!
“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
“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
“As we started coming together, we realized just how much people care about their communities.” Karie Kirschbaum, Community Development Director, City of Crookston, Minnesota.
“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
“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