West
Oregon
Oregon has made significant progress on climate action, including through the passage of the Climate Resilience Package in 2023. The state has substantial wind and geothermal resources and is the fourth largest hydroelectric power producer in the country, with well over half of its in-state electricity generated from renewable sources. While the state enacted its emissions reductions targets in 2007, their 2021 emissions were 19% over their 2020 goal, with a net increase of around 88% from 1990 levels.
GHG Reduction Targets
All targets relative to 1990
levels
2035
45%
2050
75%
Governor
Tina Kotek (Democrat)
Governor
Tina Kotek (Democrat)
House Party
Democratic Majority
House Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
Legislative session
2/5/24 - 3/7/24
US Climate Alliance Status
Member
Key Offices & Links
37
25
West
11 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 Oregon
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Green banks are public, quasi-public, or non-profit entities that use innovative financing to invest in climate solutions and attract private capital across various economic sectors. |
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| In-Progress |
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Oregon is undergoing new rulemaking to reestablish its Climate Protection Program, which will cover fossil fuel emissions used in transportation, residential, commercial and industrial settings. The new program will start in 2025. Establishing Policies
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| Not Enacted |
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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 |