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Meeting Notes: Jukka Kukkonen joined us this past Tuesday to talk about the use of electric vehicles. Jukka Kukkonen contracts with Fresh Energy to provide expertise on the electric vehicle market and technologies, charging infrastructure, and electric vehicle-related products and business strategies. He is well known for his effective education and training programs, helping car dealers, community leaders, planners, employers, and other Minnesotans gain the tools they need to embrace the transition to clean electric vehicles. Jukka possesses both academic and professional training in automotive engineering and worked for Ford Europe in technical training and dealership business management. Jukka is the founder of Shift2Electric, a Minnesota-based electric vehicle market, and technology consulting firm and he teaches EV Markets and Technology at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. Fresh Energy’s mission is to shape and drive bold policy solutions to achieve equitable carbon-neutral economies. Together we are working toward a vision of a just, prosperous, and resilient future powered by a shared commitment to a carbon-neutral economy. 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 generations to come. From putting Minnesota on the pathway to being a national renewable energy leader to promoting clean transportation options for our growing economy, Fresh Energy has been an essential partner in helping the region develop efficient, cost-effective, and inclusive energy programming. |
Join us as we hear from the Founders of Xtorch, Keidy and Gene Palusky. The mission of XTorch is To bring mobile light and power to those who suffer without, and to work in partnership with International Non-Profit Organizations, in support of their efforts in disaster relief, refugee aid, medical and general humanitarian outreach.
Blake grew up in upstate New York. He attended Lee High University for college. Blake and his wife Lourie Cadwallader have lived in Eden Praire since 1994 and have raised 4 kids here. Blake loves to travel but more importantly loves to mystery shop. 
