The true cost of oil with Anjali Bains and Nick Haeg
In this episode, Fresh Energy's Isak Kvam, Anjali Bains, and Nick Haeg dig into the true cost of oil and why our dependence on it extends fa...
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Decarbonize: The Clean Energy Podcast
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 gen...
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20 of 91 episodesEfficient homes are affordable homes with Eric Fowler
In 2025, over one-third of U.S. households skipped or cut back on medication, food, or other necessities to pay an energy bill. A quarter we...
SAF, green hydrogen, and Minnesota’s opportunity
In this episode of Decarbonize: The Clean Energy Podcast, Fresh Energy's Isak Kvam is joined by Anjali Bains and Brandon Isakson to explore...
2026 legislative session debrief with Fresh Energy
Let’s talk about what happened at the Minnesota Legislature in 2026! Join Fresh Energy policy experts for a webinar we recorded the day afte...
Policy pathways for decarbonizing the manufacturing sector
As Minnesota advances toward its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 — what are some of the most actionable and cost-effective decarbonizatio...
Minnesota's Cumulative Impacts Law: History and what's next
Pollution doesn't affect everyone equally — and Minnesota is doing something about it. In our latest episode of "Decarbonize: The Clean Ener...
Distributed solutions to large load growth
Electricity demand is growing in Minnesota and across the country. Much of this growth is coming from large electricity users such as hypers...
Our Clean Energy and Climate Plans for the 2026 Legislative Session
The 2026 session of the Minnesota Legislature begins on February 17. Join the Fresh Energy team for a conversation about what we expect for...
Debriefing COP30 with J. Drake Hamilton
The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change was held in Belem, Brazil from Novem...
Fighting climate change through building energy codes
Join Fresh Energy's Eric Fowler and Isak Kvam for a conversation about why building energy codes matter for Minnesota's climate go...
"Action in the Heartland" Stories from Fresh Energy's 2025 Benefit Breakfast
Over 550 people from across Minnesota and the Midwest attended Fresh Energy’s 10th annual Benefit Breakfast on the morning of September 30,...
Unpacking the budget reconciliation law’s impacts on Minnesota’s clean energy future
On July 4, 2025, the federal budget reconciliation bill was signed into law, a move that will have sweeping implications for clean energy an...
Critical minerals and the energy transition with Brandon Isakson and Kwezi Tabaro
In this episode, the Fresh Energy team discusses the challenging topic of mining and the transition to clean energy. The conversation covers...
2025 (regular) legislative session debrief with Fresh Energy
Let’s talk about what happened (or still needs to happen) at the Minnesota Legislature! Join Fresh Energy policy experts for a webinar we re...
Your guide to mowing electric with Jukka Kukkonen
More and more Minnesotans are leveling up their lawn care with an electric mower. But do they live up to the hype and can they tackle the to...
Guest Ep! The Impact of Uncertainty
Guest Ep! The Impact of Uncertainty with Linda Lubi, Haley Deans, Osman Jermusek, Emma Kapinus, Hariette Ngam, Helen Grote, students at the...
Electric boats are making waves, find out why with Shift2Electric's Jukka Kukkonen
Transportation is electrifying, from electric vehicles on our roadways to electric boats on our waterways and everything in between. Minneso...
Our Clean Energy and Climate Plans for the 2025 Legislative Session
The 2025 session of the Minnesota Legislature begins on January 14. Join the Fresh Energy team for a conversation about our plans and expect...
2025 EV Outlook with Fresh Energy and Shift2Electric's Jukka Kukkonen
The electric vehicle (EV) landscape continues to evolve swiftly, bringing new models and changes to buying incentives. Tune into our webinar...
Debriefing COP29 with J. Drake Hamilton
The 2024 U.N. Climate Conference, also known as COP, will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan from November 11 through November 22. J. Drake Hamilto...