A new report reveals that coal powered 24 percent of Minnesota's electricity in 2025, up from 20 percent the previous year. While carbon-free sources still provide a majority of the state's power, the growth of wind and solar has flattened, threatening the state's goal of 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2040. Renewable development faces headwinds due to the removal of federal tax credits and ongoing utility interconnection delays. Despite these challenges, wind and solar continue to make up the vast majority of new generation capacity added to the state's grid.
