Saint Paul, MN

Fresh Energy

EIN 41-1735501

Environment & Animal Welfare Climate & Clean Energy Communities of color Low-income Rural communities

Mission

To shape and drive realistic, visionary clean-energy policy solutions that deliver an equitable, carbon-neutral economy for all Minnesotans.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About Fresh Energy

Fresh Energy is a Minnesota-based nonprofit policy and advocacy organization founded in 1990 (incorporated 1992) that advances clean-energy policy, equitable energy access, and a low‑carbon economy across the state and the Upper Midwest. The organization combines policy research, coalition-building, public affairs, and community development to influence legislation, regulatory proceedings, and federal/state investment programs. Fresh Energy also operates the editorially independent Energy News Network to inform public conversation about the energy transition.

Notable achievements

100% Clean Electricity Law (2023)

Fresh Energy played a leading advocacy role in the multi‑year 100% campaign that helped secure Minnesota’s landmark 100% clean electricity law enacted in 2023, committing utilities to provide carbon‑free electricity by 2040.

Stronger Residential Energy Codes

Advocacy by Fresh Energy contributed to passage of accelerated residential energy code updates that set a target of a 70% reduction in residential building energy use by 2038 (relative to 2006 baseline).

Launched Clean Heat Minnesota & Building-Decarbonization Study (2023–2024)

Fresh Energy co‑founded the Clean Heat Minnesota coalition and helped lead a 2024 coalition study outlining feasible, cost‑effective, and equitable pathways to decarbonize Minnesota buildings.

At a glance

Total assets: $9.4M
Annual revenue: $7.1M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 41-1735501
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Website: fresh-energy.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Invited to the White House for national policy discussions, reflecting recognition of Fresh Energy’s policy expertise.

Represented Minnesota at the international climate summit COP28, where the organization shared state-level progress and approaches.

Energy News Network growth and reach — ENN expanded its newsletter and audience (the Weekly surpassed several thousand subscribers), strengthening Fresh Energy’s role in national energy reporting and outreach.

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