Mission
District Energy provides energy to downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota, and the adjacent West Side neighborhood through a district energy infrastructure. It is dedicated to exceptional service, operational excellence, environmental stewardship, and community engagement, delivering reliable hot and chilled water to meet heating and cooling needs.
Basic Information
Founded in
1979
EIN
41-1358662
Total Assets
$140.5 million
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
At a Glance

Annual Report 2023
Celebrating 40 years of service, the 2023 report showcases our commitment to community, environment, and customer service.

Sustainability Commitment
Learn about our sustainable practices and how we integrate renewable energy sources.

Community Engagement
Our role in promoting science and climate education in the community.
Impact Stats
Award Year
Bronze Space Award (Area Committed)
Recognized by the International District Energy Association for commitment to area expansion.
Award Year
Global District Energy Climate Excellence Award
Awarded by the International Energy Agency for outstanding climate action in district energy.
Award Year
Sustainable Partnership Award
Recognized by the Sustainable Saint Paul Award Program for contributions to sustainability in the community.
Impact Reports
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
59
44
/100
Program Expense Ratio
88.14%
20
/20
Program Revenue Growth
18.12%
18
/20
Leverage Ratio
1.108
2
/20
Working Capital Ratio
-0.3383
2
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2021
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
Category | Amount | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 0 | 0.00% |
Program Services | 45.75M | 100.39% |
Investment Income | 298.6K | 0.66% |
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | -287.4K | -0.63% |
Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
Total Revenue | 45.57M | 100.00% |
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