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Arizona

Arizona has abundant non-fossil fuel energy resources, ranking 5th among states for solar-powered generation. The state is home to one of the largest nuclear power plants — and third largest power plant of any kind — in the country, although fossil fuels still comprise around half of in-state electricity generation. Net emissions increased 21% from 1990-2021, with only the electricity generation and waste and materials management sectors decreasing emissions. More than a quarter of Arizona’s land is held by tribes — the largest share in any state — and almost all of the state’s energy mineral resources are on tribal lands.
Governor
Katie Hobbs (Democrat)
House Party
Republican Majority
Senate Party
Republican Majority
Legislative session
1/8/24 - 6/15/24
US Climate Alliance Status
Member

Key Offices & Links

7

Policies Enacted or In Progress
across 4 policy areas
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55

Policy Opportunities
across 7 policy areas
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Southwest

4 states
This map shows the occurrence of climate policies passed at the state-level. Higher numbers represent more climate policies enacted.
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Progress by Policy Area

  • Enacted
  • In-progress
  • Partially Enacted
  • Not Enacted
Glossary of Terms

Climate Governance and Equity

Cross-Sector

Electricity

Buildings and Efficiency

Transportation

Industry, Materials, and Waste Management

Natural and Working Lands

Key Policy Opportunities

Climate Governance and Equity

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets are set by a state to reduce the amount of GHG emissions across all economic sectors. These targets aim to limit emissions by certain amounts over time, often expressed as a percentage reduction from a baseline year.

GHG Targets
50% reduction
By 2030
Net-zero emissions
By 2050
Electricity

Clean Energy and Renewable Portfolio Standards

15% renewable energy by 2025, on an annual load basis

Potential Benefits of 100% Clean Energy by 2050
22.8 MMT CO2e
Reduction in GHGs
0.72%
Increase in GDP
19,505
Growth in Jobs
Transportation

Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandates

Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandates, also known as "clean car standards," require automakers to produce and sell a certain percentage of zero-emission light-duty vehicles each model year based on total new vehicle sales. The most stringent ZEV mandates require 100% of new vehicle sales to be electric by 2035 and are known as "Advanced Clean Cars II".

Potential Benefits by 2050
5.5 MMT CO2e
Reduction in GHGs
0.35%
Increase in GDP
3,311
Growth in Jobs

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in Arizona

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This chart depicts the projected greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Arizona by sector, measured in millions of metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e). Projections are derived from the Energy Policy Simulator, managed by RMI and Energy Innovation.

RMI and Energy Innovation - Energy Policy Simulator
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Status Policy Policy Area Policy Category YR Enacted
Not Enacted
Buy Clean Requirements

Buy clean requirements mandate or incentivize the use of low-carbon construction materials, such as concrete and steel, in public projects to address embodied carbon.
Industry, Materials, and Waste Management
Industrial Decarbonization
Not Enacted
Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) Regulations

Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) regulations include phasedown commitments, rulemakings, disclosure requirements, bans, or other measures that reduce HFC usage and emissions.
Industry, Materials, and Waste Management
F-gas Regulations
Not Enacted
Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) Regulations

Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) regulations include phasedown commitments, reporting requirements, bans, or other measures that reduce SF6 usage and emissions.
Industry, Materials, and Waste Management
F-gas Regulations
Not Enacted
Oil and Gas Methane Regulations

Oil and gas methane regulations include phasedown commitments, reporting requirements, leak detection and repair, or other measures that reduce methane emissions from oil and gas production.
Industry, Materials, and Waste Management
Oil and Gas Regulations
Not Enacted
Fracking Bans

Fracking bans prohibit the practice of hydraulic fracking for the production of oil and/or natural gas by a certain year. Legislation often requires an environmental agency or department to promulgate regulations.
Industry, Materials, and Waste Management
Oil and Gas Regulations
Not Enacted
Landfill Methane Regulations

Landfill methane regulations include rulemakings, emissions monitoring, emissions control, or other measures that reduce methane emissions from decaying organic waste in landfills.
Industry, Materials, and Waste Management
Waste Management
Not Enacted
Food Waste Bans and Targets

Food waste bans and targets include policies that prohibit certain entities that generate specified amounts of food waste (typically commercial businesses and larger institutions) from sending this waste to landfills. Targets aim to reduce total food waste by a certain percentage each target year.
Industry, Materials, and Waste Management
Waste Management

The State Climate Policy Dashboard tracks only passed policies and does not include bills currently proposed in legislative sessions. The website is intended to illustrate the current status of policies for each state, as well as key resources and model states for each policy.

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