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)

House Party

Democratic Majority

Senate Party

Democratic Majority

Legislative session

1/10/24 - 4/8/24

US Climate Alliance Status

Member

Key Offices & Links

41

Policies Enacted or In Progress

across 7 policy areas

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21

Policy Opportunities

across 7 policy areas

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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.

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Progress by Policy Area

Enacted
In-progress
Partially Enacted
Not Enacted

Glossary of Terms

Status	Policy	Policy Area	Policy Category	YR Enacted
Not Enacted	Buy Clean Requirements Empty column 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
Enacted	Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) Regulations Empty column The state prohibits certain HFCs in specific stationary refrigeration and air-conditioning end-uses. Establishing Policies Chapter 26.11.33 (2020)	Industry, Materials, and Waste Management	F-gas Regulations	2020
Not Enacted	Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) Regulations Empty column 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
Enacted	Fracking Bans Empty column Hydraulic fracking for the exploration and production of natural gas is banned. Establishing Policies HB 1325 (2017)	Industry, Materials, and Waste Management	Oil and Gas Regulations	2017
Enacted	Oil and Gas Methane Regulations Empty column Operators must reduce vented and fugitive emissions of methane from both new and existing natural gas transmission and storage facilities. Establishing Policies COMAR 26.11.41 (2020)	Industry, Materials, and Waste Management	Oil and Gas Regulations	2020
Enacted	Food Waste Bans and Targets Empty column Food waste ban – The state requires businesses and institutions that generate at least 2 tons of food waste per week to dispose of food residuals via composting or anaerobic digestion. Establishing Policies Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 439 (2021)	Industry, Materials, and Waste Management	Waste Management	2021
Enacted	Landfill Methane Regulations Empty column Reporting and control of methane emissions from municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills are required. Establishing Policies COMAR 26.11.42 (2023)	Industry, Materials, and Waste Management	Waste Management	2023

Maryland

Key Offices & Links

41

21

Southeast

Progress by Policy Area

Climate Governance and Equity

Cross-Sector

Electricity

Buildings and Efficiency

Transportation

Industry, Materials, and Waste Management

Natural and Working Lands

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in Maryland