Northeast
Vermont
Greenhouse gas emissions in Vermont have increased from 1990-2021, turning the state from a net emissions sink to a net emitter. Still, Vermont has the largest share of in-state renewable electricity generation in the country — between 99 and 100% every year since 2015, mostly from hydroelectric and biomass energy.
GHG Reduction Targets
All targets relative to 1990
levels
2025
26%
2030
40%
2050
80%
Governor
Phil Scott (Republican)
Governor
Phil Scott (Republican)
House Party
Democratic Supermajority
House Party
Democratic Supermajority
Senate Party
Democratic Supermajority
Senate Party
Democratic Supermajority
Legislative session
1/3/24 - 5/9/24
US Climate Alliance Status
Member
Key Offices & Links
28
34
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 Vermont
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Filters
| 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. |
Cross-Sector
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Climate Finance | ||
| Enacted |
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The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) covers the electricity sector. Establishing Policies
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Cross-Sector
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Carbon Valuation | 2005 | |
| 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 |