Renewable Energy in Minnesota

≈ 30%
Renewable share of power

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Compared to the United States

IndicatorMinnesotaUnited States
Renewable share (%)3021

National ranking

Minnesota ranks #12 of 50 states by renewable share of electricity.

#1South Dakota82%
#2Maine78%
#3Washington75%
#4Oregon59%
#5California54%
#6New Mexico45%
#7Montana44%
#8Oklahoma43%
#9Colorado40%
#10Nevada33%
#11Texas30%
#12Minnesota30%
#13New York30%
#14Utah27%
#15Massachusetts24%
#16Indiana17%
#17North Carolina17%
#18Missouri16%
#19New Hampshire15%
#20Arizona15%
#21Wyoming15%
#22Alaska15%
#23Illinois13%
#24Michigan13%
#25Tennessee13%
#26Georgia13%
#27Connecticut12%
#28Hawaii12%
#29Arkansas12%
#30Wisconsin12%
#31Mississippi12%
#32Alabama12%
#33South Carolina12%
#34West Virginia12%
#35Nebraska12%
#36Maryland12%
#37Iowa12%
#38Idaho12%
#39Kansas12%
#40Virginia11%
#41Rhode Island10%
#42New Jersey9%
#43Florida8%
#44Kentucky8%
#45Delaware6%
#46Ohio5%
#47North Dakota5
#48Pennsylvania4%
#49Louisiana3%
#50Vermont1%

Overview

Renewable sources, primarily wind, supply about 30% of Minnesota's in-state electricity generation, well above the national average. Key figures for Minnesota include Renewable share of power of ≈ 30%, offering a clear snapshot of renewable energy in the state. Understanding renewable energy helps residents, businesses and policymakers compare Minnesota to national and regional benchmarks.

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