Friday, Jul. 11, 2025
Does North Dakota get 36% of its available energy from wind?
Wind energy accounts for at least 36% of North Dakota’s electricity generation.
As of 2023, wind power made up about 36% of the state’s net electricity generation and was the second-largest source of electricity after coal. North Dakota ranks among the top states in the nation for wind power generation per capita, with consistent year-over-year performance in this category.
Recent EIA data from 2025 shows that renewables including wind continue to account for more than 40% of the state’s electricity, with wind making up the bulk of that share. The data shows that wind remains a major contributor to North Dakota’s energy mix and is a key component of the state’s renewable energy profile.
These figures reflect utility-scale electricity generation and do not include small-scale solar or residential wind systems, which are minimal in the state.
North Dakota’s percentage of wind-generated electricity is more than three times the national average.
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Sources
- U.S. Energy Information Administration North Dakota North Dakota Profile State Profile and Energy Estimates
- EBSCO Research Starters North Dakota and wind energy production
- U.S. Energy Information Administration Today in Energy
- U.S. Energy Information Administration Electricity Data Browser
- U.S. Energy Information Administration Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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