Fresh Energy

 

Fresh Energy is speeding Minnesota’s transition to a clean energy economy, which will ensure that our region enjoys good health, a vibrant economy, and thriving communities today and for generations to come.

Amid unprecedented setbacks for climate and clean energy policy at the federal level, Fresh Energy is defending Minnesota’s climate progress and fighting to advance critical new policies.  We are committed to building a clean energy future that works for all Minnesotans, but we can’t do this work with you.

Your donation to Fresh Energy will drive meaningful change, right now. Together, we are:

• Defending Minnesota’s clean energy progress — like our 100% clean electricity by 2040 law and our building energy codes — from rollbacks. We’re also working to limit the impact of negative federal actions on Minnesota’s clean energy transition, including advocating for our state’s coal plants to retire on schedule. 
• Exploring innovative clean energy policies like plug-in solar and thermal energy networks, helping more Minnesotans make the switch to clean energy through new legislation. 
• Ensuring energy affordability for all by advocating for a statewide energy burden cap — a crucial equity-focused policy to guarantee that households do not spend more than a set percentage of their income on energy costs. 
• Building the grid for what’s next as our electricity, transportation, and buildings teams engage in utility Integrated Distribution Plans at the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, collaborating to ensure Minnesota’s grid can quickly and effectively support electric vehicles, electric homes, and new clean energy.

Your giving also supports innovative work like our partnership to create the nation’s first automatic bill credit pilot with Xcel Energy, providing direct energy assistance to 23,000 households across Minnesota. Watch our video below to learn more about this groundbreaking program helping under-resourced Minnesotans while advancing energy equity:

The climate crisis demands urgent action. Minnesota needs strong leadership to navigate federal uncertainty and advance bold, state-level climate solutions.

Fresh Energy is ready to defend our progress and push forward. We’re determined to reshape Minnesota’s energy system to be clean, affordable, and equitable for all Minnesotans.

We need your help to make it a reality. Please donate today to defend progress and make lasting change.