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Decarbonize: The Clean Energy Podcast — 88 episodes

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2026 legislative session debrief with Fresh Energy

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Policy pathways for decarbonizing the manufacturing sector

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Minnesota's Cumulative Impacts Law: History and what's next

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Distributed solutions to large load growth

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Our Clean Energy and Climate Plans for the 2026 Legislative Session

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Debriefing COP30 with J. Drake Hamilton

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Fighting climate change through building energy codes

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"Action in the Heartland" Stories from Fresh Energy's 2025 Benefit Breakfast

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Unpacking the budget reconciliation law’s impacts on Minnesota’s clean energy future

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Critical minerals and the energy transition with Brandon Isakson and Kwezi Tabaro

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2025 (regular) legislative session debrief with Fresh Energy

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Your guide to mowing electric with Jukka Kukkonen

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Guest Ep! The Impact of Uncertainty

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Electric boats are making waves, find out why with Shift2Electric's Jukka Kukkonen

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Our Clean Energy and Climate Plans for the 2025 Legislative Session

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2025 EV Outlook with Fresh Energy and Shift2Electric's Jukka Kukkonen

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Debriefing COP29 with J. Drake Hamilton

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel: How Minnesota can get it right

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Looking ahead to COP29 with J. Drake Hamilton

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Solar at Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center

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A conversation with Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson at Fresh Energy's Benefit Breakfast

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Guest Ep! Featuring the "City Climate Corner" podcast's recent episode about Crookston, Minn.

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2024 legislative session debrief with Fresh Energy

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White Paper Deep Dive: Minnesota’s growing decarbonization challenge

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Our Clean Energy and Climate Plans for the 2024 Legislative Session

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Debriefing COP28 with J. Drake Hamilton

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Understanding the gas system with Joe Dammel

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Looking ahead to COP28 with J. Drake Hamilton

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What's up with hydrogen?

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Legislative session debrief with Fresh Energy

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Earth Day Special Edition: Listening to "Otuhaka" with Eric Pasi

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Minnesota’s 100% Clean Electricity Bill Explained

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Our Clean Energy and Climate Plans for the 2023 Legislative Session

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Debriefing COP27 with J. Drake Hamilton and guests

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Unpacking climate finance—Fresh Energy at COP27 in Egypt

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Where does the water go? Stormwater management in the solar energy future

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How networked geothermal can help get Minnesota off fossil gas

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What's up with building codes?

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What's up with the Inflation Reduction Act?

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Energy + The Arts: Part 4 of Fresh Energy's 2022 Summer Webinar Series

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Energy + Health: Part 3 of Fresh Energy's 2022 Summer Webinar Series

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Energy + Higher Ed: Part 2 of Fresh Energy's 2022 Summer Webinar Series

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Energy + Democracy: Part 1 of Fresh Energy's 2022 Summer Webinar Series

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MISO 101 with Mike Schowalter

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What does Minnesota Power’s long-range plan mean for equity and public health?

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Get the Buzz: Research shows solar habitat installations support pollinators

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Powering Up Minnesota: Leveraging federal funds to drive local investment

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Amping up Minnesota homes with electric panel upgrades

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Crossroads Moments in Fresh Energy’s 30-Year History

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Going Beyond Cars: Advancing Minnesota’s vehicle electrification for climate, health, and economy

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Natural Gas 101 with Joe Dammel

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Beyond Representation: Equity in climate and energy journalism

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Grid 101 with Mike Schowalter

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Our Clean Energy and Climate Plans for the 2022 Legislative Session

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2022 EV Outlook: Top 10 market trends, exciting new models, federal investments, and more.

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The state of coal in Minnesota

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Debriefing COP26 with J. Drake Hamilton

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Minnesota on the Global Stage: A pre-COP26 conversation with J. Drake Hamilton

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Untangling the FirstEnergy scandal: A guided tour of the biggest corruption case in Ohio history

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Discussing the Evolution of Energy Access and Equity at Fresh Energy

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Electricity Instead of Gas: How can communities embrace efficiency and electrification and avoid new fossil gas infrastructure?

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Authentic Community Engagement: What is the difference between public input and a co-created climate vision?

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Workforce of the Future: How can Minnesota ensure broad access to jobs in the clean energy economy?

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Community Heating and Cooling: How can district-scale heat and power projects achieve big carbon reductions and new union jobs?

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Legislative Update: An impactful year for energy and climate.

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EV Exclusive: Q&A with Minnesotans who drive electric vehicles.

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Reckoning in Coal Country: Facing the future in Wyoming and Appalachia

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Legislative Update: Energy and climate as session approaches the finish line.

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Moving Toward a Clean Energy Future: A conversation with U.S. Senator Tina Smith, Paul Douglas, and more.

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Deep Dive Into Xcel's Integrated Resource Plan with Allen Gleckner and Ben Passer

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The Paris Climate Agreement and Minnesota Leadership, with J. Drake Hamilton, Sen. Nick Frentz and Rep. Jamie Long

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Our Clean Energy Plans for the 2021 Legislative Session

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A Guide to Careers in the Green Recovery with Eric Pasi and Ben Passer

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Conversation with Dr. Leah Stokes + Post-Election Bonus Content

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Electric Vehicles in Minnesota? You betcha! Candid convos with EV owners.

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Conversations with EV, Solar, and Storage Owners in Minnesota

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Fact Check: Get the Truth About Clean Cars Minnesota

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"How can cities lead?" A conversation feat. Mayor Kim Norton of Rochester, Minn.

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"Why is healthy, affordable housing so hard?" A conversation feat. Gina Ciganik, Healthy Building Network

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"What’s the connection between energy and housing stability?" A conversation feat. Mitra Jalali, Saint Paul City Councilmember

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"How can all-electric affordable housing really work?" A conversation feat. Elizabeth Turner of Precipitate

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Minnesota is Suing Climate Polluters: Why, How, and What’s Next?

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Our Recommendations for 2020 Special Session

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Pollinators, Climate Change, and Clean Energy

85

Legislative and Policy Goals in Response to COVID-19

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Better Buildings with a Minnesota Step Code

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Our Plans for the 2020 Legislative Session

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A Minnesota Take on COP25 with J. Drake Hamilton