Northeast
Connecticut
Connecticut established the nation’s first green bank in 2011 and has since leveraged more than $2.43 billion of clean energy investments into the state’s economy. From 2001-2021, the state reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 17%. Connecticut has no fossil fuel reserves but more than half of the state’s generated electricity is sourced from natural gas. Connecticut uses less energy per-capita than 46 other states.
GHG Reduction Targets
All targets relative to 2001
levels
2030
45%
2050
80%
Governor
Ned Lamont (Democrat)
Governor
Ned Lamont (Democrat)
House Party
Democratic Majority
House Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
Legislative session
2/7/24 - 5/8/24
US Climate Alliance Status
Member
Key Offices & Links
31
31
Northeast
9 states
This map shows the occurrence of climate policies passed at the state-level. Higher numbers represent more climate policies enacted.
Progress by Policy Area
- Enacted
- In-progress
- Partially Enacted
- Not Enacted
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in Connecticut
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Filters
| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | YR Enacted | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enacted |
Empty column
Connecticut Green Bank Establishing Policies
|
Cross-Sector
|
Climate Finance | 2011 | |
| Enacted |
Empty column
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) covers the electricity sector. Establishing Policies
|
Cross-Sector
|
Carbon Valuation | 2005 | |
| Not Enacted |
Empty column
The social cost of carbon is a monetary estimate of the damage of each ton of greenhouse gases emitted. The social cost of carbon is used to quantify and monetize climate damages, representing the net economic cost of climate pollution to society. |
Cross-Sector
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Carbon Valuation |