Podcast Episodes
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Season 3 Episode 12
When we hear about the electric grid, it’s common to think of our local electric utility. They’re the ones we pay for our electric service after all,…
3 years, 9 months ago
What does Minnesota Power’s long-range plan mean for equity and public health?
Season 3 Episode 11
The investments utilities make in energy infrastructure, including coal and gas plants, have significant impacts on public health, environmental just…
3 years, 10 months ago
Get the Buzz: Research shows solar habitat installations support pollinators
Season 3 Episode 10
Bees, monarchs, and other critical pollinators are disappearing, and scientists agree that loss of habitat is a primary concern. However, research ha…
3 years, 10 months ago
Powering Up Minnesota: Leveraging federal funds to drive local investment
Season 3 Episode 9
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will funnel a historic $1.2 trillion into states—about $6.8 billion of which is headed to Minnesota. These funds wi…
3 years, 10 months ago
Amping up Minnesota homes with electric panel upgrades
Season 3 Episode 8
Electric panel updates are a crucial way to speed up home electrification, but cost can be a barrier. That’s why Fresh Energy is leading a new effort…
3 years, 10 months ago
Crossroads Moments in Fresh Energy’s 30-Year History
Season 3 Episode 6
Fresh Energy is celebrating 30 years of making history for clean energy and climate here in Minnesota and the Midwest. Join Michael Noble, J. Drake H…
3 years, 11 months ago
Going Beyond Cars: Advancing Minnesota’s vehicle electrification for climate, health, and economy
Season 3 Episode 5
Electrifying medium- and heavy-duty vehicles is good for climate, public health, and our economy—and we’ve got the data to back it up, thanks to a ne…
4 years ago
Natural Gas 101 with Joe Dammel
Season 3 Episode 4
Natural gas—also known as fossil gas—is everywhere these days. It’s in our buildings, where we burn it to heat spaces and water and to cook our food.…
4 years ago
Beyond Representation: Equity in climate and energy journalism
Season 3 Episode 3
As news organizations focus more attention on environmental justice, what steps can they take to ensure they’re truly serving the communities they co…
4 years, 1 month ago
Grid 101 with Mike Schowalter
Season 3 Episode 2
Join Fresh Energy's Bri Kerber and Mike Schowalter for a deep dive on the grid! Mike lays out the details on what exactly the grid is, how it works, …
4 years, 1 month ago