Southeast
Maryland
Maryland’s greenhouse gas emissions have fallen by 31% from 2006-2021, primarily due to a significant decrease in electricity emissions. The transportation sector accounts for the majority of the state’s emissions and have risen by 18% during the same time period. The state’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets are some of the most ambitious targets in the nation set by the Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022.
GHG Reduction Targets
All targets relative to 2006
levels
2031
60%
2045
Net-zero
Governor
Wes Moore (Democrat)
Governor
Wes Moore (Democrat)
House Party
Democratic Supermajority
House Party
Democratic Supermajority
Senate Party
Democratic Supermajority
Senate Party
Democratic Supermajority
Legislative session
1/8/25 - 4/7/25
US Climate Alliance Status
Member
Key Offices & Links
41
21
Southeast
14 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- Not Enacted Not enacted policies have not been passed or established in the state or are no longer in effect.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 Maryland
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Climate Policies in Maryland
Filters
| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | Year Enacted | |
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The Maryland Healthy Soils Program provides financial assistance to manage conservation practices in new and innovative ways that improve soil health, yield, and profitability and capture carbon. Maryland's Cover Crop Program offers grants to help pay for seed, labor, and equipment costs to plant cover crops. Establishing Policies
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Natural and Working Lands
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Agriculture | 2017 | |
| Not Enacted |
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Agriculture technical assistance programs provide state-driven technical assistance, apprenticeship and mentorship programs, and support securing additional funding for farmers to increase uptake of soil health practices. |
Natural and Working Lands
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Agriculture |