A new statewide energy report shows Minnesota continued generating a majority of its electricity from carbon-free sources in 2025, marking the sixth consecutive year the state has surpassed that threshold.
The 2026 Minnesota Energy Factsheet, released by Clean Energy Economy Minnesota and the Business Council for Sustainable Energy, found that renewable energy and nuclear power accounted for 55% of Minnesota’s electricity generation last year, compared with a national average of 43%.
The report has implications for St. Paul, where local agencies and businesses continue investing in sustainability and energy infrastructure projects. The Saint Paul Port Authority was highlighted in the report for work involving commercial building decarbonization and financing initiatives.
Researchers said renewable sources generated roughly one-third of the state’s electricity in 2025 while coal’s share declined significantly over the past decade. Minnesota also added 264 megawatts of solar capacity last year and continued growth in electric vehicle adoption statewide.
The report additionally noted ongoing energy investments connected to geothermal infrastructure, including projects linked to Como Park Zoo and Conservatory.
Officials said the findings demonstrate Minnesota’s progress toward the state’s goal of achieving 100% clean electricity by 2040 while maintaining grid reliability and affordability.
The report is available at cleanenergyeconomymn.org.
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