#3 in water treatment patents per capitaClean Tech & Renewable Energy
Sustainability for our planet isn't a buzz word. It's a serious business.
Minnesota is committed to developing, building and promoting sustainable solutions across a swath of industries – including water, solar, wind and other clean energy technologies.
Our Data Says It All
Minnesota’s clean tech industry continues to lead in the U.S.
- # of establishments: 17,440
- GDP contribution: $42.4 billion
- Exported goods: $4.7 billion
- Sector employment: 202,490 jobs
#3 in water treatment patents per capita #8 most energy-efficient state #9 in total generation of wind energy
(53% increase in wind generation since 2015) (2024)
#5 annual ethanol plant production volumeSources:
Establishments, GDP contribution, sector employment: Lightcast (2024).
Exported goods: Census Bureau and Trade Data Monitor.
Water treatment patents: U.S. Patents and Trademark Office (2024).
Most energy efficiency state rankings: WalletHub (2025).
Wind generation: Enviromentamerica.org (2025).
Here are some of the most successful clean tech companies headquartered or operating in Greater Minnesota
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- Minnesota's Efficient Technology Accelerator | ETA
- Get into Energy! - Minnesota State Energy Center of Excellence