Southeast
Kentucky
Kentucky’s greenhouse gas emissions fell 17% from 1990-2021 with the largest reductions in the industrial sector. Manufacturing contributed the most to the state’s GDP in 2020, and Kentucky is ranked fifth in the country for coal production.
Governor
Andy Beshear (Democrat)
Governor
Andy Beshear (Democrat)
House Party
Republican Supermajority
House Party
Republican Supermajority
Senate Party
Republican Supermajority
Senate Party
Republican Supermajority
Legislative session
1/2/24 - 4/15/24
Key Offices & Links
5
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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 Kentucky
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| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | YR Enacted | |
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| Enacted |
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Climate Finance | 2009 | ||
| Not Enacted |
Empty column
Carbon pollution pricing establishes a pollution fee or cap-and-trade program on the greenhouse gas emissions associated with each sector/source of emissions within the state. Programs typically cover the electricity, buildings, transportation, and/or industrial sectors. |
Cross-Sector
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Carbon Valuation | ||
| 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. |
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Carbon Valuation |