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. 🔌⚡💡⚡🔌
“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
Join Fresh Energy and partners in Crookston and Bemidji for a full day of workshops, conversations, and presentations about renewable energy as an economic development tool in Northwest Minnesota. Registration is free! See you there?
fresh-energy.org/events
fresh-energy.org/events
September 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Join Fresh Energy and partners in Crookston and Bemidji for a full day of workshops, conversations, and presentations about renewable energy as an economic development tool in Northwest Minnesota. Registration is free! See you there?
fresh-energy.org/events
fresh-energy.org/events
Our Benefit Breakfast Title Sponsor, Parable Wealth Partners, believes true wealth goes beyond money—it’s how you invest your time, abilities, relationships, and resources to create a better world.
Don’t wait until you’re 85 to start investing your true wealth.
Don’t wait until you’re 85 to start investing your true wealth.
September 10, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Our Benefit Breakfast Title Sponsor, Parable Wealth Partners, believes true wealth goes beyond money—it’s how you invest your time, abilities, relationships, and resources to create a better world.
Don’t wait until you’re 85 to start investing your true wealth.
Don’t wait until you’re 85 to start investing your true wealth.
Our 2025 Benefit Breakfast is all about powering a cleaner, healthier future—and our Title Sponsor, Parable Wealth Partners, lives that mission every day. They help clients make money decisions that reflect their values.
September 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Our 2025 Benefit Breakfast is all about powering a cleaner, healthier future—and our Title Sponsor, Parable Wealth Partners, lives that mission every day. They help clients make money decisions that reflect their values.
Join Fresh Energy and partners for a day of workshops, conversations, and presentations on renewable energy as an economic development tool. Register now for our event in Bemidji on Oct. 22 and Crookston on Oct. 23.
fresh-energy.org/events
fresh-energy.org/events
August 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Join Fresh Energy and partners for a day of workshops, conversations, and presentations on renewable energy as an economic development tool. Register now for our event in Bemidji on Oct. 22 and Crookston on Oct. 23.
fresh-energy.org/events
fresh-energy.org/events
For a limited time, Toro, White Bear Mitsubishi, and Volkswagen of Inver Grove are offering discounts on new electric yard equipment and vehicles to all friends of Fresh Energy. Learn more!
fresh-energy.org/fresh-frolic...
fresh-energy.org/fresh-frolic...
July 23, 2025 at 7:14 PM
For a limited time, Toro, White Bear Mitsubishi, and Volkswagen of Inver Grove are offering discounts on new electric yard equipment and vehicles to all friends of Fresh Energy. Learn more!
fresh-energy.org/fresh-frolic...
fresh-energy.org/fresh-frolic...
Electric vehicles, bikes, and lawn care… oh my! Needless to say Fresh Frolic is off to an electrifying start! ⚡️
July 15, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Electric vehicles, bikes, and lawn care… oh my! Needless to say Fresh Frolic is off to an electrifying start! ⚡️
It’s not too late to register for Fresh Frolic! Get your ticket today and see some of the hottest new vehicles on the market from White Bear Mitsubishi and Volkswagen of Inver Grove, including the Volkswagen ID Buzz and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.
See you there? 😎⚡
fresh-energy.org/event/fresh-...
See you there? 😎⚡
fresh-energy.org/event/fresh-...
July 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
It’s not too late to register for Fresh Frolic! Get your ticket today and see some of the hottest new vehicles on the market from White Bear Mitsubishi and Volkswagen of Inver Grove, including the Volkswagen ID Buzz and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.
See you there? 😎⚡
fresh-energy.org/event/fresh-...
See you there? 😎⚡
fresh-energy.org/event/fresh-...
Fresh Energy's Nick Haeg had a blast talking all-things EV and electric transportation policy with the Beth Jacob Congregation in Mendota Heights on Sunday!
July 1, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Fresh Energy's Nick Haeg had a blast talking all-things EV and electric transportation policy with the Beth Jacob Congregation in Mendota Heights on Sunday!
Fresh Energy appreciates the hard work of legislators to complete a budget and keep our state government open. Unfortunately, the transportation bill is encountering challenges, despite having already been negotiated and agreed to through a bipartisan working group compromise.
June 9, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Fresh Energy appreciates the hard work of legislators to complete a budget and keep our state government open. Unfortunately, the transportation bill is encountering challenges, despite having already been negotiated and agreed to through a bipartisan working group compromise.
brb starting an Ozzie fan club
June 4, 2025 at 3:48 PM
brb starting an Ozzie fan club
Jeff's family is hosting a celebration of life for him this Sunday at Hook and Ladder Theater in Minneapolis from 1-4 p.m. If you knew Jeff, please come and celebrate his life - and bring your stories!
May 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Jeff's family is hosting a celebration of life for him this Sunday at Hook and Ladder Theater in Minneapolis from 1-4 p.m. If you knew Jeff, please come and celebrate his life - and bring your stories!
We loved chatting and hearing from folks at Duluth EcoFest this past weekend! Thanks for hosting, @ecolibrium3.bsky.social, see you next year? 😎
April 29, 2025 at 1:34 PM
We loved chatting and hearing from folks at Duluth EcoFest this past weekend! Thanks for hosting, @ecolibrium3.bsky.social, see you next year? 😎
One of Fresh Energy’s current priorities is to lower emissions from residential and commercial buildings in Minnesota with carbon-free heat. Your donation will help Fresh Energy tackle this issue and more. Join us today! fresh-energy.org/pro...
April 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM
One of Fresh Energy’s current priorities is to lower emissions from residential and commercial buildings in Minnesota with carbon-free heat. Your donation will help Fresh Energy tackle this issue and more. Join us today! fresh-energy.org/pro...
Climate setbacks are not new — we’ve faced them before and emerged stronger. Fresh Energy's commitment remains unwavering, but we can’t do it alone. Support us today to ensure that Minnesota’s clean energy progress keeps moving forward. fresh-energy.org/pro...
April 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Climate setbacks are not new — we’ve faced them before and emerged stronger. Fresh Energy's commitment remains unwavering, but we can’t do it alone. Support us today to ensure that Minnesota’s clean energy progress keeps moving forward. fresh-energy.org/pro...
Fresh Energy is leading where it matters most — at the state level — and ensuring Minnesota sets and meets rapid decarbonization targets. Your support is essential to protecting climate progress and powering Minnesota’s clean energy future. Please donate today and join us. fresh-energy.org/pro...
April 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Fresh Energy is leading where it matters most — at the state level — and ensuring Minnesota sets and meets rapid decarbonization targets. Your support is essential to protecting climate progress and powering Minnesota’s clean energy future. Please donate today and join us. fresh-energy.org/pro...
Fresh Energy’s Sam Friesen testified today in support of HF 457, authored by Rep. Harder, a bill proposing a tax credit for the conversion of underutilized buildings. #mnleg
February 19, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Fresh Energy’s Sam Friesen testified today in support of HF 457, authored by Rep. Harder, a bill proposing a tax credit for the conversion of underutilized buildings. #mnleg
Fresh Energy's Nick Haeg testified today in support of fair and reasonable registration fees for electric vehicles. The future is clean and electric! #mnleg
February 17, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Fresh Energy's Nick Haeg testified today in support of fair and reasonable registration fees for electric vehicles. The future is clean and electric! #mnleg
It’s time to break up with our gas heaters and get the love (heating) we deserve 💕
Happy Valentine's Day!
Happy Valentine's Day!
February 14, 2025 at 4:39 PM
It’s time to break up with our gas heaters and get the love (heating) we deserve 💕
Happy Valentine's Day!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Two years ago today, @governorwalz.mn.gov signed the 100% clean electricity bill into law and further codified Minnesota as a leader from the north on clean energy and climate.
Happy birthday, 100%! 🎂⚡
Happy birthday, 100%! 🎂⚡
February 7, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Two years ago today, @governorwalz.mn.gov signed the 100% clean electricity bill into law and further codified Minnesota as a leader from the north on clean energy and climate.
Happy birthday, 100%! 🎂⚡
Happy birthday, 100%! 🎂⚡