Midwest
Michigan
Michigan passed an ambitious climate and energy package in 2023, requiring 60% renewable energy and 80% clean energy by 2035, and 100% clean energy by 2040. Although emissions decreased 23% from 2005-2021, the state is ranked 10th in the country for total emissions, partly due to a high population, cold winters, and a major vehicle manufacturing industry. Almost half of in-state electricity generation is from natural gas, which is declining in production, and nuclear and renewables make up around 35%.
GHG Reduction Targets
All targets relative to 2005
levels
2025
28%
2030
52%
2050
Carbon neutral
Governor
Gretchen Whitmer (Democrat)
Governor
Gretchen Whitmer (Democrat)
House Party
Democratic Majority
House Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
Legislative session
1/10/24 - 12/31/24
US Climate Alliance Status
Member
Key Offices & Links
22
40
Midwest
12 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 Michigan
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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. |
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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. |
Cross-Sector
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Carbon Valuation |