Northeast
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's greenhouse gas emissions have decreased by 19% from 2005-2021. Pennsylvania is known for its abundant fossil fuel resources, particularly natural gas and coal, making it the second largest net-supplier of energy to other states. Renewable energy generated nearly 4% of the state’s electricity in 2022, with more than 40% coming from wind energy.
GHG Reduction Targets
All targets relative to 2005
levels
2025
26%
2050
80%
Governor
Josh Shapiro (Democrat)
Governor
Josh Shapiro (Democrat)
House Party
Democratic Majority
House Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Republican Majority
Senate Party
Republican Majority
Legislative session
1/2/24 - 11/30/24
US Climate Alliance Status
Member
Key Offices & Links
22
40
Northeast
9 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 Pennsylvania
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| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | YR Enacted | |
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| Not Enacted |
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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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Climate Finance | ||
| Not Enacted |
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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
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Carbon Valuation | ||
| 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 |