California
Governor
Gavin Newsom (Democrat)
House Party
Democratic Supermajority
Senate Party
Democratic Supermajority
Key Offices & Links
47
15
West
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- Not Enacted Not enacted policies have not been passed or established in the state or are no longer in effect.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in California
Climate Policies in California
| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | Year Enacted | |
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State agencies must consider the emissions performance of suppliers when procuring steel, flat glass, and mineral wool insulation for state infrastructure projects. The state must achieve a 40% reduction in cement emissions by 2035, and net-zero by 2045, relative to 2019 levels. CARB must also develop a framework for measuring and reducing the embodied carbon of building construction materials, primarily at the materials production stage, and can utilize an embodied carbon trading system as a potential path to achieve the required GHG reductions. Establishing Policies
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Industry, Materials, and Waste Management
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Industrial Decarbonization | 2021 | |
| Enacted |
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The state has a target to reduce HFC emissions to 40% below 2013 levels by 2030. The state prohibits certain HFCs in specific stationary refrigeration and air-conditioning end-uses. Establishing Policies
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Industry, Materials, and Waste Management
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F-gas Regulations | 2018 | |
| Enacted |
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From 2011-2020, the annual maximum rate of SF6 emissions was reduced by 1 percent each year. Since 2020, the maximum SF6 emissions rate cannot exceed 1 percent for any owners of SF6-insulated switchgear. Starting in 2025, utilities are restricted from purchasing SF6 equipment after certain dates, require new emissions limits, set reporting requirements, and maintain gas-insulated equipment inventories. Establishing Policies
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Industry, Materials, and Waste Management
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F-gas Regulations | 2022 | |
| Enacted |
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Methane emissions must be reduced 40% below 2013 levels by 2030. State law also prohibits oil drilling within 3,200 feet of sensitive community areas, including residences, schools, health care facilities, and businesses. Establishing Policies
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Industry, Materials, and Waste Management
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Oil and Gas Regulations | 2016 | |
| Enacted |
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The Department of Conservation’s Geologic Energy Management (CalGEM) Division prohibits issuing new permits to conduct well stimulation treatments, including fracking, for oil and gas wells. Establishing Policies
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Industry, Materials, and Waste Management
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Oil and Gas Regulations | 2024 | |
| Enacted |
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Municipal solid waste landfills must reduce methane and other air pollutant emissions through emissions monitoring and through capturing fugitive methane. Establishing Policies
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Industry, Materials, and Waste Management
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Waste Management | 2010 | |
| Enacted |
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Food waste target – 50% reduction by 2020 and 75% by 2025, relative to 2014 levels. Food waste ban – The state requires commercial generators of organic waste to either compost or anaerobically digest organic waste. Establishing Policies
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Industry, Materials, and Waste Management
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Waste Management | 2016 |