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Washington

Washington has been a leader in climate and environmental justice policy, especially with the passage of the ambitious Climate Commitment Act and the Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act in 2021. The state’s emissions decreased by 10% from 1990-2021, compared to their target of 45% below 1990 levels by 2030. The majority of in-state electricity is generated by renewables, and the state is the top hydroelectric power producer, providing over one-fifth of the country’s hydroelectric power.
GHG Reduction Targets
All targets relative to 1990 levels
2030
45%
2040
70%
2050
95%
2050
Net-zero economy
Governor
Jay Inslee (Democrat)
House Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
Legislative session
1/8/24 - 3/7/24
US Climate Alliance Status
Member

Key Offices & Links

37

Policies Enacted or In Progress
across 7 policy areas
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25

Policy Opportunities
across 6 policy areas
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West

11 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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Progress by Policy Area

  • Enacted
  • In-progress
  • Partially Enacted
  • Not Enacted
Glossary of Terms

Climate Governance and Equity

Cross-Sector

Electricity

Buildings and Efficiency

Transportation

Industry, Materials, and Waste Management

Natural and Working Lands

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in Washington

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This chart depicts the projected greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Washington by sector, measured in millions of metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e). Projections are derived from the Energy Policy Simulator, managed by RMI and Energy Innovation.

RMI and Energy Innovation - Energy Policy Simulator
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Agriculture Financial Incentives

The Sustainable Farms and Fields Grant Program and the Washington Soil Health Initiative provide financial assistance and free services to help implement climate-smart practices and projects that increase carbon sequestration and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Establishing Policies
Natural and Working Lands
Agriculture 2020
Enacted
Agriculture Technical Assistance Programs

The Sustainable Farms and Fields Grant Program provides technical assistance and free services to help implement climate-smart practices and projects that increase carbon sequestration and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The Washington Soil Health Initiative provides technical assistance, policy support, research, outreach, and education to promote healthy soils practices.

Establishing Policies
Natural and Working Lands
Agriculture 2020

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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