Fresh Energy
@freshenergy.bsky.social
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.
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.
We're excited to be part of the newly launched Minnesota Efficient Builders Coalition! This statewide alliance of builders, designers, and industry professionals are dedicated to advancing affordable, sustainable, and climate-forward buildings policy across Minnesota.
New coalition aims to advance accessible, climate-forward buildings in Minnesota - Fresh Energy
Minnesota Efficient Builders Coalition launches with the goal of building a better Minnesota.
fresh-energy.org
November 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
We're excited to be part of the newly launched Minnesota Efficient Builders Coalition! This statewide alliance of builders, designers, and industry professionals are dedicated to advancing affordable, sustainable, and climate-forward buildings policy across Minnesota.
This year is J.’s tenth year covering the U.N. Climate Change Conference! Get the scoop on what went down during this year's COP by registering for our December 3 webinar.
COP30 and Fresh Energy: A Discussion with J. Drake Hamilton - Fresh Energy
Register now for Fresh Energy's COP30 to get the scoop from J. as she debriefs outcomes and answers your questions about the event.
fresh-energy.org
November 13, 2025 at 3:53 PM
This year is J.’s tenth year covering the U.N. Climate Change Conference! Get the scoop on what went down during this year's COP by registering for our December 3 webinar.
Colleges in rural areas of Minnesota are rolling out EV programs in response to workforce needs. Learn more from MinnPost! ⚡🚗
More Minnesota schools are training mechanics on electric vehicles - MinnPost
As more electric vehicles hit the road in Minnesota, colleges in rural areas of the state are rolling out EV programs in response.
www.minnpost.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Colleges in rural areas of Minnesota are rolling out EV programs in response to workforce needs. Learn more from MinnPost! ⚡🚗
Fresh Energy is seeking a full-time, temporary policy associate to join our public affairs team during the 2026 Minnesota legislative session! Learn more about this position. 👇⚡👇
Session Associate, Legislative Affairs - Fresh Energy
Fresh Energy is hiring! You might be our next Session Associate, Legislative Affairs. Read on for application details.
fresh-energy.org
November 11, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Fresh Energy is seeking a full-time, temporary policy associate to join our public affairs team during the 2026 Minnesota legislative session! Learn more about this position. 👇⚡👇
This year is J.’s tenth year covering the U.N. Climate Change Conference! Stay tuned to this page for updates about COP30 and daily blog updates as she virtually attends the conference in Belém, Brazil, from November 10 through November 21.
Fresh Energy and COP30, the U. N. Climate Change Conference - Fresh Energy
Get updates from Fresh Energy during the U.N. Climate Change Conference, COP30.
fresh-energy.org
November 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
This year is J.’s tenth year covering the U.N. Climate Change Conference! Stay tuned to this page for updates about COP30 and daily blog updates as she virtually attends the conference in Belém, Brazil, from November 10 through November 21.
Join the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency in Duluth this Wednesday, November 12, to discuss the MPCA’s public engagement and timeline of the cumulative impacts rulemaking process. Get the details!
Cumulative impacts engagement open house - Duluth - Fresh Energy
Join the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) in Duluth for an opportunity to discuss the MPCA’s public engagement and timeline of the cumulative impacts rulemaking process.
fresh-energy.org
November 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Join the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency in Duluth this Wednesday, November 12, to discuss the MPCA’s public engagement and timeline of the cumulative impacts rulemaking process. Get the details!
Minnesota’s Climate Action Framework is getting an update for 2026! Now’s your chance to provide feedback before the final framework is released. Submit your comments by filling out this survey by November 9.
Help us update Minnesota's Climate Action Framework
Share your comment on the draft 2026 Climate Action Framework by completing the survey below. Minnesotans are feeling the impacts of climate change. The 2022 Climate Action Framework set a vision for how our state can address and prepare for climate change. It included
engage.eqb.state.mn.us
November 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Minnesota’s Climate Action Framework is getting an update for 2026! Now’s your chance to provide feedback before the final framework is released. Submit your comments by filling out this survey by November 9.
Fresh Energy is hiring! We're seeking a full-time temporary policy associate to join our Public Affairs team. Apply on or before Nov. 21.
Session Associate, Legislative Affairs - Fresh Energy
Fresh Energy is hiring! You might be our next Session Associate, Legislative Affairs. Read on for application details.
fresh-energy.org
November 5, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Fresh Energy is hiring! We're seeking a full-time temporary policy associate to join our Public Affairs team. Apply on or before Nov. 21.
Minnesota is seeking feedback on its draft 2026 Climate Action Framework update, and your input matters! Share your thoughts by completing the public survey by November 9, 2025.
engage.eqb.state.mn.us/climate-acti...
engage.eqb.state.mn.us/climate-acti...
Help us update Minnesota's Climate Action Framework
Share your comment on the draft 2026 Climate Action Framework by completing the survey below. Minnesotans are feeling the impacts of climate change. The 2022 Climate Action Framework set a vision for ...
engage.eqb.state.mn.us
November 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Minnesota is seeking feedback on its draft 2026 Climate Action Framework update, and your input matters! Share your thoughts by completing the public survey by November 9, 2025.
engage.eqb.state.mn.us/climate-acti...
engage.eqb.state.mn.us/climate-acti...
Register today for the 2025 MITI Forum: Advancing American Industry, happening Monday, November 3, at 5 p.m.! 1/2
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October 31, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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'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.
fresh-energy.org
October 28, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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!
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.
fresh-energy.org
October 17, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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.
fresh-energy.org/event/renew-...
fresh-energy.org/event/renew-...
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
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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October 14, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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
Learn more: https://ow.ly/1erl50Xb5e3
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.
www.startribune.com
October 8, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Minnesota is likely to face higher energy costs and slower clean energy progress following the cancellation of key transmission grants. (1/3)
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.
fresh-energy.org
October 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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.
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.
fresh-energy.org
October 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
BREAKING: The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved the acquisition of Minnesota Power. fresh-energy.org/with-minneso...
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.
www.minnpost.com
October 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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)
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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September 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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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“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!
Couldn’t agree more!
September 30, 2025 at 1:29 PM
“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!
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
September 30, 2025 at 1:58 PM
“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
Alex Savelli, Global Executive Director – Electrolyzers Commercial, Accelera by Cummins
September 30, 2025 at 1:57 PM
“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
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.
September 30, 2025 at 1:49 PM
“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
September 30, 2025 at 1:24 PM
“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
so important.” Shubha Harris, Chief Equity Officer. #FreshBreakfast
September 30, 2025 at 1:12 PM
“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
so important.” Shubha Harris, Chief Equity Officer. #FreshBreakfast
We’re kicking off our 10th annual Benefit Breakfast! Guests have started arriving and are
checking out the future of electrification in our all-electric showroom! #FreshBreakfast
#FairoftheFuture
checking out the future of electrification in our all-electric showroom! #FreshBreakfast
#FairoftheFuture
September 30, 2025 at 12:32 PM
We’re kicking off our 10th annual Benefit Breakfast! Guests have started arriving and are
checking out the future of electrification in our all-electric showroom! #FreshBreakfast
#FairoftheFuture
checking out the future of electrification in our all-electric showroom! #FreshBreakfast
#FairoftheFuture