Northeast
New York
New York’s greenhouse gas emissions have fallen by 22% from 1990-2021, with the biggest reductions from the state’s electricity sector. Today, more than 90% of the state’s electricity is generated from natural gas (48%), hydropower (22%), and nuclear (21%) energy. New York’s GDP is largely driven by financial activities, professional services, and the information sector, and energy use per capita in New York state is lower than all other states, except for Rhode Island.
GHG Reduction Targets
All targets relative to 1990
levels
2030
40%
2050
85%
2050
Net-zero
Governor
Kathy Hochul (Democrat)
Governor
Kathy Hochul (Democrat)
House Party
Democratic Supermajority
House Party
Democratic Supermajority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
Legislative session
1/8/25 - 6/12/25
US Climate Alliance Status
Member
Key Offices & Links
43
19
Northeast
9 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- Not Enacted Not enacted policies have not been passed or established in the state or are no longer in effect.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 New York
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Climate Policies in New York
Filters
| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | Year Enacted | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enacted |
Cross-Sector
|
Climate Finance | 2013 | ||
| Enacted |
Empty column
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) covers the electricity sector. The state is also developing an economywide cap-and-invest program, with draft rules expected in 2025 and implementation beginning in 2026. Establishing Policies
|
Cross-Sector
|
Carbon Valuation | 2005 | |
| Enacted |
Empty column
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are required establish a social cost of carbon for use by state agencies. Establishing Policies
|
Cross-Sector
|
Carbon Valuation | 2019 |