Northeast
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's greenhouse gas emissions have decreased by 19% from 2005-2021. Pennsylvania is known for its abundant fossil fuel resources, particularly natural gas and coal, making it the second largest net-supplier of energy to other states. Renewable energy generated nearly 4% of the state’s electricity in 2022, with more than 40% coming from wind energy.
GHG Reduction Targets
All targets relative to 2005
levels
2025
26%
2050
80%
Governor
Josh Shapiro (Democrat)
Governor
Josh Shapiro (Democrat)
House Party
Democratic Majority
House Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Republican Majority
Senate Party
Republican Majority
Legislative session
1/7/25 - 12/31/25
US Climate Alliance Status
Member
Key Offices & Links
21
41
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- Not Enacted Not enacted policies have not been passed or established in the state or are no longer in effect.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 Pennsylvania
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Climate Policies in Pennsylvania
Filters
| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | Year Enacted | |
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The Conservation Excellence Grant Program provides grants, loans, and tax credits for soil management practices, including soil health measures. The Agriculture-Linked low Interest Loan (AgriLink) Program provides low-interest loans to implement best management practices (BMPs), including soil health measures. Establishing Policies
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Natural and Working Lands
|
Agriculture | 2019 | |
| Enacted |
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The Conservation Excellence Grant Program provides financial and technical assistance to implement soil management practices, including soil health measures. Establishing Policies
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Natural and Working Lands
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Agriculture | 2019 |