Maryland
60%
Net-zero
Governor
Wes Moore (Democrat)
House Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
Key Offices & Links
41
21
Southeast
Progress by Policy Area
- Enacted
- In-progress
- Partially Enacted
- Not Enacted
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in Maryland
| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | YR Enacted | |
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| Enacted |
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60% by 2031 | Net-zero by 2045 Relative to 2006 levels Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | 2022 | |
| Enacted |
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Maryland’s Climate Pollution Reduction Plan Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | 2023 | |
| Enacted |
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The 2006-2020 Greenhouse Gas Inventory was published in September 2022. Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
|
Climate Governance | 2022 | |
| Enacted |
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Climate Change Subcabinet Chief Sustainability Officer Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | 2024 | |
| Enacted |
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Maryland Commission on Climate Change Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | 2015 | |
| Enacted |
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"Overburdened communities" are the 25% highest scoring census tracts in 3 or more of 21 environmental health indicators, related to pollution exposure, proximity to environmental hazards, and health outcomes. "Underserved communities" are census tracts where at least 25% of residents are low-income, 50% are nonwhite, or 15% have limited English proficiency Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | 2022 | |
| Enacted |
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MD EJSCREEN MD Climate and Health Equity Mapper Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | 2021 | |
| Not Enacted |
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Environmental justice (EJ) community investment requirements help ensure communities most impacted by environmental burdens are benefitting equitably from public programs by requiring a certain percentage of funds and/or benefits from other policies are allocated to EJ communities. |
Climate Governance and Equity
|
Environmental Justice and Equity | ||
| Enacted |
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MDE – EJ Coordinator The Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 also requires the Maryland Department of Environment to provide staff for the Commission on Environmental Justice and Sustainable Communities Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | 2022 | |
| Enacted |
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Commission on Environmental Justice and Sustainable Communities Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
|
Environmental Justice and Equity | ||
| Not Enacted |
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Cumulative impact assessments determine the health and environmental impacts of renewing or granting a permit for certain pollution-generating facilities in environmental justice communities. Increased pollution burdens in communities may result in the permit application being denied. |
Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | ||
| Not Enacted |
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Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. |
Climate Governance and Equity
|
Just Transition | ||
| Not Enacted |
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Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. |
Climate Governance and Equity
|
Just Transition | ||
| Enacted |
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Just Transition Employment and Retraining Working Group Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Just Transition | 2022 | |
| Not Enacted |
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Just transition funds support initiatives and investments aimed at facilitating the equitable transition of workers and communities affected by shifts in industries or policies that transition from fossil fuels. |
Climate Governance and Equity
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Just Transition |