MINNESOTA BY THE NUMBERS

#1

in Programs & Policies

Minnesota’s energy efficiency programs and policies are ranked #1 in the Midwest and 8th in the country.

61,000

There are 61,805 clean energy jobs in Minnesota, with 1 in 3 of those jobs located in Greater Minnesota.

50%

Nearly half of Minnesota’s power came from zero-carbon sources in 2019.

$7.4B

The wind industry has invested more than $7.4 billion in Minnesota’s economy and produces more than 18% of the state’s electricity.

#1

in Community Solar

Minnesota is the national leader in community solar garden capacity with 724MW*, more than double the closest competitor’s capacity. *As of August, 2020.

CLEAN ENERGY EMPLOYS 61,805 IN MINNESOTA

2.5 Times the Job Growth; Third Highest Number of Jobs Gained in the Midwest

Clean energy encompasses the best available technologies for meeting energy needs today and tomorrow. These include electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, natural gas-fueled trucks, high-performance building energy technologies, energy-saving industrial processes, wind turbines, onsite and large-scale solar installations, hydro and nuclear power, and energy storage.

In Minnesota, clean energy technologies are driving our economy toward a prosperous future, with 4.7% job growth between 2018 and 2019 and are being led by Minnesota’s small businesses—71 percent of Minnesota clean energy businesses employed fewer than 20 individuals in 2019.

Your family deserves a clean energy future. Together, let’s build a stronger, more resilient economy in Minnesota powered by affordable, reliable, clean energy. This year, vote for your local clean energy champion.