Midwest
Minnesota
In 2023, Minnesota passed sweeping climate and environmental justice legislation, including mandatory emissions reductions targets, but the state has only decreased emissions 9% from 2005-2021 — compared to their target of 50% below 2005 levels by 2030. In the same year, they also passed a clean energy standard of 100% clean electricity by 2040, and renewable electricity generation has almost doubled over the last decade, largely from wind. While the state has no fossil fuel reserves or production, it plays an essential role in the interstate transport of coal, petroleum, and natural gas.
GHG Reduction Targets
All targets relative to 2005
levels
2025
30%
2030
50%
2050
Net-zero
Governor
Tim Walz (Democrat)
Governor
Tim Walz (Democrat)
House Party
Democratic Majority
House Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
Legislative session
2/12/24 - 5/20/24
US Climate Alliance Status
Member
34
28
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 Minnesota
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| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | YR Enacted | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enacted |
Empty column
Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority Establishing Policies
|
Cross-Sector
|
Climate Finance | 2023 | |
| 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
|
Carbon Valuation | ||
| Enacted |
Empty column
Utilities must incorporate the social cost of carbon in utility resource planning. Establishing Policies
|
Cross-Sector
|
Carbon Valuation | 2018 |