
Zero-carbon power accounts for 54% of all Minnesota electricity generated in 2023. This is the fourth consecutive year that zero-carbon power has made up the majority of Minnesota’s electricity. The national average is 41%
Clean Energy Economy Minnesota and the Business Council for Sustainable Energy released a report on April 30, 2024, showing the growth in sustainable power. You can read it here: NEW REPORT: Minnesota demonstrates significant clean energy progress and leadership (cleanenergyeconomymn.org)
Highlights from the report:
- Carbon emissions reductions: Minnesota’s power sector carbon emissions are down 54% below 2005 levels, outpacing the national reduction of 42%. The state achieved a 10% reduction in power sector emissions over the last year alone.
- Renewable energy milestones: Renewable sources contributed to one-third of the state’s electricity generation in 2023, showcasing a significant move toward cleaner energy alternatives.
- Electric vehicle adoption: A surge in electric vehicle registrations, with a 55% increase from 2022, underscores Minnesotans’ growing preference for sustainable transportation options.
- Advancements in hydrogen energy: Electrolyzer shipments, including from Minnesota-based Cummins, saw a dramatic rise in 2023, bolstered by incentives from the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
- Growth in renewable energy capacity: Over the past five years, Minnesota added 2.2 GW of renewable energy capacity while reducing coal dependency by 1.2 GW.
- Increased energy productivity: Minnesota has enhanced its energy productivity by 33% since 2001, emphasizing efficiency and innovation in its energy use.
- Zero-carbon electricity already powers Minnesota: For the fourth consecutive year, zero-carbon sources provided the majority of Minnesota’s electricity, with 54% coming from zero-carbon sources in 2023.
For more information:
2024-Minnesota-Energy-Factsheet.pdf (cleanenergyeconomymn.org)
MN-Factsheet-Infographic-2024.pdf (cleanenergyeconomymn.org)