Jun 1, 2026
Minnesota has quietly become one of the nation's clean energy success stories, but what will it take to stay ahead?
In this episode, the Sounds of Solar team sits down with Gregg Mast, Executive Director of Clean Energy Economy Minnesota (CEEM), to explore the trends shaping the state's energy future. Drawing on insights from CEEM's newly released 2026 Minnesota Energy Factsheet, Gregg discusses Minnesota's growing solar market, the state's path toward 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040 (net zero by 2050), and the economic impact clean energy development is having in communities across the state. The conversation also examines workforce needs, data center growth, permitting challenges, grid expansion, and the policies helping Minnesota remain a national leader in clean energy innovation.
Download the 2026 Minnesota Energy Factsheet at cleanenergyeconomymn.org/factsheet.