Midwest
North Dakota
North Dakota’s Governor set a non-binding net-zero emissions goal by 2030, but emissions have increased 36% from 1990-2021, and the state remains one of the top coal- and oil-producing states in the country. While over half of in-state electricity generation comes from coal, almost 40% is sourced from renewables, with wind power more than doubling from 2016-2022. With a low population, geographically-spaced communities, and an energy-intensive industrial sector, North Dakota ranks third in the country for both per capita energy consumption and expenditures.
GHG Reduction Targets
All targets relative to 2030
levels
2030
Carbon neutral
Governor
Kelly Armstrong (Republican)
Governor
Kelly Armstrong (Republican)
House Party
Republican Supermajority
House Party
Republican Supermajority
Senate Party
Republican Supermajority
Senate Party
Republican Supermajority
Legislative session
1/7/25 - 5/2/25
Key Offices & Links
2
60
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- Not Enacted Not enacted policies have not been passed or established in the state or are no longer in effect.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 North Dakota
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Climate Policies in North Dakota
Filters
| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | Year Enacted | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enacted |
Empty column
Voluntary goal of carbon neutrality by 2030 Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
|
Climate Governance | 2021 | |
| Enacted |
Electricity
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Energy Plans and Targets | 2007 |