Southeast
Delaware
Delaware’s greenhouse gas emissions have dropped by 23% from 2005-2021. The nation’s second-smallest state consumes much more energy than it produces, with most of it used by the industrial sector, as chemical manufacturing and petroleum refining are large contributors to the state’s GDP.
GHG Reduction Targets
All targets relative to 2005
levels
2030
50%
2050
Net-zero
Governor
John C. Carney Jr. (Democrat)
Governor
John C. Carney Jr. (Democrat)
House Party
Democratic Supermajority
House Party
Democratic Supermajority
Senate Party
Democratic Supermajority
Senate Party
Democratic Supermajority
Legislative session
1/9/24 - 6/30/24
US Climate Alliance Status
Member
Key Offices & Links
23
39
Southeast
14 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 Delaware
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Filters
| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | YR Enacted | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enacted |
Cross-Sector
|
Climate Finance | 2007 | ||
| 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 |