The Factshooet shows that the state has made significant strides in cutting emissions over the past year, maintaining a majority-zero-carbon power mix, and reducing reliance on imported electricity. This is the fifth consecutive year that zero-carbon sources (including nuclear alongside renewables) have provided the majority of Minnesota’s electricity, reaching 53 percent in 2024, well ahead of the national average of 42 percent.
Highlights from the 2025 Minnesota Energy Factsheet include:
Minnesota cut power sector carbon emissions by 4 percent from 2023 to 2024, reaching a level 52 percent below 2005, far ahead of the national average reduction of 38 percent.
Imported electricity fell to just 11 percent of total use in 2024, down from 13 percent the previous year, demonstrating stronger in-state energy production and reliability.
Renewable energy made up one-third of all electricity generated in 2024. In the past decade, coal’s share has dropped from 43 percent to 20 percent, while renewables and zero-carbon sources have steadily risen.
Minnesota was once again ranked No. 1 in the Midwest and No. 10 nationally by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) for overall energy efficiency.
Since 2001, Minnesota’s energy productivity has grown by 37 percent, including a 9 percent gain in the past five years - meaning the state is using energy more efficiently to generate economic value.
Businesses and households saved more than $307 million in energy costs from the Energy Conservation Optimisation (ECO) Act during 2021 and 2022.
Minnesota had 65,679 electric vehicles on the road as of November 2024. While total EV registrations grew, new registrations fell 44 percent from a record-high in 2023 amid a national slowdown in EV sales growth.
Preliminary data shows Minnesota added 388 megawatts of new solar capacity in 2024, a 35 percent increase over the prior year. Renewables made up 99 percent of new capacity added in the last five years.
Minnesota is positioning itself as a hub for next-generation energy technologies, including the production of clean hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
“Minnesota’s commitment to clean energy is paying off, and we’re transitioning our power sector to reliable and efficient clean energy sources” said Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. “These efforts are creating jobs, reducing emissions, and improving energy efficiency for consumers - all while cementing Minnesota as a national leader in sustainable energy.”
The Factsheet is a companion to the 2025 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook, which provides valuable year-over-year data and insights on the American energy transformation. Both resources are commissioned by the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) with research by BloombergNEF and supported by the Full Stack Saint Paul, Marsh, and the McKnight Foundation.
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