Factsheet

Clean energy industry experts gathered to discuss the new 2023 Minnesota Energy Factsheet. Highlights of their discussion included Minnesota’s leadership in clean energy, new investments in the industry and ways Minnesota can advance more quickly towards clean energy goals.

The 2023 Minnesota Energy Factsheet shows that the state is making strides on its way toward a clean energy economy, with 55% of the state’s energy coming from zero-carbon sources and power sector carbon emissions dropping 7% last year and nearly 35% in the last decade.

The 2022 Minnesota Energy Factsheet highlights Minnesota’s clean energy industry’s progress and perseverance in the face of a challenging year. The 2021 numbers show the impact of the pandemic and turbulent energy market on Minnesota’s clean energy economy, but overall trends predict a promising future for Minnesota’s energy sector. With increased renewable power generation and installations, Minnesota has taken steps on its path toward energy independence.

March began with some exciting energy news for Minnesota. Among the headlines: renewables are now Minnesota’s second largest source of electricity. And, according to data just released from the Department of Energy, a full 25 percent of Minnesota’s energy generation comes from renewable sources.