Southeast
Maryland
Maryland’s greenhouse gas emissions have fallen by 31% from 2006-2021, primarily due to a significant decrease in electricity emissions. The transportation sector accounts for the majority of the state’s emissions and have risen by 18% during the same time period. The state’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets are some of the most ambitious targets in the nation set by the Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022.
GHG Reduction Targets
All targets relative to 2006
levels
2031
60%
2045
Net-zero
Governor
Wes Moore (Democrat)
Governor
Wes Moore (Democrat)
House Party
Democratic Majority
House Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
Legislative session
1/10/24 - 4/8/24
US Climate Alliance Status
Member
Key Offices & Links
41
21
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 Maryland
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Filters
| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | YR Enacted | |
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| Enacted |
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Maryland Clean Energy Center, which administers the Climate Catalytic Capital Fund Establishing Policies
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Cross-Sector
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Climate Finance | 2008 | |
| Enacted |
Empty column
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) covers the electricity sector. Establishing Policies
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Cross-Sector
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Carbon Valuation | 2007 | |
| 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 |