The annual report workbook and instructions for the 2022 calendar year will be available in mid-April 2023.  Commerce will email them to each utility at that time.

All electric utilities authorized to do business in Minnesota are required to file an annual data report pursuant to MN Rules Chapter 7610. This information will be used to identify emerging energy trends based on supply and demand, conservation and public health and safety factors, and to determine the level of statewide and service area needs.

Nine of the electric utilities (Northern States Power Company, Minnesota Power, Otter Tail Power Company, Interstate Power Company, Minnkota Power Cooperative, Cooperative Power Association, United Power Association, and Dairyland Power Cooperative, and the Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency) are required to complete the Forecast section of the annual report.  The corresponding, downloadable workbook is labeled “Electric-Forecast Section.

The report forms are due July 1, each year. If you did not receive an emailed workbook form to complete and submit, download the "Workbook : Electric Utility Data Report" workbook file from the list, to complete and submit your report. You can also download "Instructions: Electric Utility Data Report" to help you complete the workbook. Then e-file the completed workbook and any required attachments (if available in .xls, .xlsx, or .pdf format) by uploading the files to the docket number shown below. The actual Electric Utility Annual workbook file should be e-filed, not a pdf version of the workbook.

Download Rule 7610 Forms-Electric Here:

• Forms & Instructions: Electric Utility Data Report (.pdf)
• Workbook - Electric Utility Data Report (.xlsx)
• Workbook - Electric Utility Data Report - Largest Customer List (.xlsx)
• Workbook - Electric Utility Data Report - Forecast Section (.xlsx)
• Cover Letter - Electric Utility Data Report (.pdf)
• Electric Utility Data Report-Forecast Section (.pdf)

Questions about Rule 7610?
Email: rule7610.reports@state.mn.us

Reporting Period: preceding calendar year 

The annual report workbook and instructions for the 2022 calendar year will be available in mid-April 2023.  Commerce will email them to each utility at that time.

All natural gas utilities authorized to do business in Minnesota are required to file an annual data report pursuant to MN Rules Chapter 7610. This information will be used to identify emerging energy trends based on supply and demand, conservation and public health and safety factors, and to determine the level of statewide and service area needs.

Three of the natural gas utilities (Centerpoint Energy, Xcel Energy, and Minnesota Energy Resources) are required to complete the Peak-Day Forecast section of the annual report (instructions detailed below).

The report forms are due July 1, each year. If you did not receive an emailed workbook form to complete and submit, download the "Workbook: Natural Gas Utility Data Report" workbook file from the list, to complete and submit your report. You can also download “Instructions: Natural Gas Utility Data Report” to help you complete the workbook. Then e-file the completed workbook and any required attachments (if available in .xls, .xlsx or .pdf format) by uploading the files to the docket number shown below. The actual Natural Gas Utility Annual workbook file should be e-filed, not a pdf version of the workbook.

Download Rule 7610 Forms-Natural Gas Here:

• Cover Letter - Natural Gas Utility Data Report (.pdf)
• Instructions - Natural Gas Utility Data Report (.pdf)
• Instructions - Natural Gas Peak-Day Forecast Section (.pdf)
• Workbook - Natural Gas Utility Data Report (.xls)

Due: July 1  

Questions about Rule 7610? 
Email: rule7610.reports@state.mn.us

Reporting Period: preceding calendar year

All Minnesota electric utilities are required to report on energy generation, tariffs and interconnection status for customer-owned distributed generation facilities. The data will be used to assess energy sources that exist in parallel with utility-owned generation. Reports should be e-filed in dockets as identified below.

Annual Distributed Generation Interconnection Report

Forms and Instructions - Distributed generation interconnection reporting (.xlsx)

Frequently Asked Questions on DERG reporting (.pdf)

Alternative form for utilities with no DG (.docx)

Due: March 1 

Reporting period: preceding calendar year 

Statute/Rule reference: MN Statute 216B.1611, Subd. 3a, 4 (reporting requirements are identified in the statute) 

Cogeneration and Small Power Production Tariff (Schedules A-H) 

Forms and Instructions - Cogeneration and Small Power Production Tariff Reporting, Schedules A-C, G-H ( (.xls)

Forms and Instructions - Cogeneration and Small Power Production Tariff Reporting, Schedules D-F (.docx)

Due: January 2

Reporting period: the tariff is effective for 12 months after the filing date 

Statute/Rule reference: Rules 7835.0300 – 7835.1200 (reporting requirements are identified in the rules) 

Comments: Wholesale suppliers may provide Schedules A, B, and G to their members to facilitate reporting.

Qualifying Facilities Report

Form and Instructions - Qualifying Facilities report (.xls)

Alternative form for utilities with no qualifying facilities (.docx)

Due: March 1

Reporting Period: preceding calendar year

Statute/Rule reference: Rules 7835.1300 – 7835.1800 (reporting requirements are identified in the rules). 

Gas and Electric Companies are required to file a Jurisdictional Annual Report by May 1, each year. Please download the blank form, complete and save as an excel file. The annual report is required of those companies with authority to operate, regardless of the annual revenue generated. Documents containing trade secret information must be clearly identified and a public version of the document must be submitted in the same submission.

Download Jurisdictional Forms Here:

• Gas Utility Jurisdictional Reporting Form (.xlsx)
• Electric Utility Jurisdictional Reporting Form (.xls)

If you are not a registered user, complete the registration process.  A User ID and a temporary password will be sent to the email address you provided. Follow the steps and submit report.

File the Completed Form electronically using MPUC/DOC efiling Application

Please contact Marcella Emeott at 651-539-1538 with questions about the eFiling system and efiling your Annual Report.

• Notice and Instructions (.pdf)
• Filing Template (.xlsx)

Due: Renewable Energy Certificates retired by May 1st and verification reports filed by June 1st.

Compliance Period: January 1st to December 31st of the previous year

Due: Utility compliance reports filed by June 1st.

Compliance Period: January 1st to December 31st of the previous year