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)
House Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
Legislative session
2/12/24 - 5/20/24
US Climate Alliance Status
Member

34

Policies Enacted or In Progress
across 7 policy areas

28

Policy Opportunities
across 6 policy areas

Midwest

12 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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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in Minnesota

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The Soil Health Financial Assistance Program provides cost-share incentives for the purchase and retrofit of soil health equipment.

The Cover Crop Demonstration Grants Initiative provides grants to increase the establishment of cover crops and related tillage practices.

Natural and Working Lands
Agriculture 2022
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Minnesota passed legislation to create a "Soil Health Practices Program" which may include both financial and technical support to establish soil health best practices.

Establishing Policies
Natural and Working Lands
Agriculture 2023

The State Climate Policy Dashboard tracks only passed policies and does not include bills currently proposed in legislative sessions. The website is intended to illustrate the current status of policies for each state, as well as key resources and model states for each policy.

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