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Georgia
Georgia’s greenhouse gas emissions have decreased by 11% from 1990-2021, and most of the state’s climate policies focus on the buildings sector despite transportation accounting for the largest share of the state’s emissions. The state has numerous major interstate highways and the world’s busiest airport, contributing to an increase in transportation emissions over the same time period. Georgia is also home to the Vogtle nuclear plant, which is the country’s largest source of carbon-free electricity.
Governor
Brian Kemp (Republican)
Governor
Brian Kemp (Republican)
House Party
Republican Majority
House Party
Republican Majority
Senate Party
Republican Majority
Senate Party
Republican Majority
Legislative session
1/8/24 - 3/28/24
Key Offices & Links
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This map shows the occurrence of climate policies passed at the state-level. Higher numbers represent more climate policies enacted.
Progress by Policy Area
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- In-progress
- Partially Enacted
- Not Enacted
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in Georgia
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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. |
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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. |
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Carbon Valuation |