West
Montana
Montana has rich fossil fuel and renewable energy resources, with both the largest recoverable coal reserves and some of the best wind resources in the nation. Around half of in-state electricity generation is from renewables, complemented almost entirely by coal; the state accounts for around 5% of total U.S. coal production and exports 60% of in-state coal. While emissions decreased by 8% from 2005-2021, they are roughly the same as 1990 emissions levels.
Governor
Greg Gianforte (Republican)
Governor
Greg Gianforte (Republican)
House Party
Republican Majority
House Party
Republican Majority
Senate Party
Republican Majority
Senate Party
Republican Majority
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 Montana
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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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| 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 |