Midwest
Minnesota
In 2023, Minnesota passed sweeping climate and environmental justice legislation, including mandatory emissions reductions targets, but the state has only decreased emissions 9% from 2005-2021 — compared to their target of 50% below 2005 levels by 2030. In the same year, they also passed a clean energy standard of 100% clean electricity by 2040, and renewable electricity generation has almost doubled over the last decade, largely from wind. While the state has no fossil fuel reserves or production, it plays an essential role in the interstate transport of coal, petroleum, and natural gas.
GHG Reduction Targets
All targets relative to 2005
levels
2025
30%
2030
50%
2050
Net-zero
Governor
Tim Walz (Democrat)
Governor
Tim Walz (Democrat)
House Party
Republican Majority
House Party
Republican Majority
Senate Party
Split Control
Senate Party
Split Control
Legislative session
1/14/25 - 5/19/25
US Climate Alliance Status
Member
34
28
Midwest
12 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- Not Enacted Not enacted policies have not been passed or established in the state or are no longer in effect.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 Minnesota
Created in partnership with
Climate Policies in Minnesota
Filters
| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | Year Enacted | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enacted |
Empty column
The Soil Health Financial Assistance Program provides cost-share incentives for the purchase and retrofit of soil health equipment. The Cover Crop Demonstration Grants Initiative provides grants to increase the establishment of cover crops and related tillage practices. Establishing Policies
|
Natural and Working Lands
|
Agriculture | 2022 | |
| Enacted |
Empty column
Minnesota passed legislation to create a "Soil Health Practices Program" which may include both financial and technical support to establish soil health best practices. Establishing Policies
|
Natural and Working Lands
|
Agriculture | 2023 |