Northeast
Maine
Maine was the first state to set greenhouse gas reduction targets in 2003, and emissions decreased by 74% between 1990 and 2021. The transportation sector is driving the state’s emissions, primarily due to the geographically spread-out population. Long winters place the residential sector’s emissions closely behind transportation, as buildings require significant heating in the state’s colder months.
GHG Reduction Targets
All targets relative to 1990
levels
2030
45%
2045
Carbon neutral
Governor
Janet T. Mills (Democrat)
Governor
Janet T. Mills (Democrat)
House Party
Democratic Majority
House Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
Legislative session
12/4/24 - 6/18/25
US Climate Alliance Status
Member
Key Offices & Links
26
36
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 Enacted policies have been passed or established in a state by a governing body via legislation, executive orders, rules, regulations, and/or other program creation, and remain in effect.
- In-progress In progress policies have been established in a state, but final regulations, rules, or plans are pending final approval. This also includes legislation and executive orders that require regulations to be put into effect.
- Partially Enacted Partially enacted policies have been enacted in the state, but are missing one or more policy components. Dashboard policies cannot be considered partially enacted unless policy components are available.
- Not Enacted Not enacted policies have not been passed or established in the state or are no longer in effect.
The colored bars indicate the status for each policy on the Dashboard, viewed across seven policy areas.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in Maine
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Climate Policies in Maine
Filters
| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | Year Enacted | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enacted |
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The Maine Healthy Soils Program incentivizes healthy soils best practices, and the legislation calls for the program to equitably distribute incentives to beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. Establishing Policies
|
Natural and Working Lands
|
Agriculture | 2021 | |
| Enacted |
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The Maine Healthy Soils Program promotes healthy soils best practices by facilitating peer learning opportunities, education, and outreach. Establishing Policies
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Natural and Working Lands
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Agriculture | 2021 |