Southeast

Kentucky

Kentucky’s greenhouse gas emissions fell 17% from 1990-2021 with the largest reductions in the industrial sector. Manufacturing contributed the most to the state’s GDP in 2020, and Kentucky is ranked fifth in the country for coal production.
Governor
Andy Beshear (Democrat)
House Party
Republican Supermajority
Senate Party
Republican Supermajority
Legislative session
1/2/24 - 4/15/24

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Policies Enacted or In Progress
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Policy Opportunities
across 7 policy areas

Southeast

14 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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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in Kentucky

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Green Bank of Kentucky

Establishing Policies
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Climate Finance 2009
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Kentucky received a D grade from Freeing the Grid.

Electricity
Transmission, Distribution, and Energy Storage 2023
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The statewide energy code for residential construction is IECC 2009 with amendments.

Buildings and Efficiency
Building Codes 2014
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The statewide energy code for commercial building construction is IECC 2012 and ASHRAE 90.1-2020.

Buildings and Efficiency
Building Codes 2014
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Kentucky has enacted commercial PACE-enabling legislation and has active programs.

Establishing Policies
Buildings and Efficiency
Building Efficiency 2015

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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