Pennsylvania
26%
80%
Governor
Josh Shapiro (Democrat)
House Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Republican Majority
Key Offices & Links
22
40
Northeast
Progress by Policy Area
- Enacted
- In-progress
- Partially Enacted
- Not Enacted
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in Pennsylvania
| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | YR Enacted | |
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26% by 2025 | 80% by 2050 Relative to 2005 levels Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | 2019 | |
| Enacted |
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Pennsylvania Climate Action Plan Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | 2021 | |
| Enacted |
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The 2005-2021 Greenhouse Inventory was published in June 2024. Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | 2024 | |
| Enacted |
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Climate Change Advisory Committee Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | 2008 | |
| Enacted |
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"Environmental justice areas" are the 20% highest scoring census tracts from PennEnviroScreen, which includes components related to pollution burden, such as environmental exposures and effects, and population characteristics, such as indicators related to health outcomes and socioeconomic factors. Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | 2018 | |
| Enacted |
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PennEnviroScreen Environmental Justice Areas Viewer Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | 2023 | |
| Enacted |
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PA DEP – Office of Environmental Justice Environmental Justice Interagency Council Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | 2021 | |
| Enacted |
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Environmental Justice Advisory Board Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | 2021 | |
| Enacted |
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18% renewable energy by 2020-2021 Establishing Policies
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Electricity
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Energy Plans and Targets | 2004 | |
| Enacted |
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Pennsylvania received a D grade from Freeing the Grid. Establishing Policies
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Electricity
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Transmission, Distribution, and Energy Storage | 2023 | |
| Enacted |
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The statewide energy code for residential construction is 2018 IECC. Establishing Policies
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Buildings and Efficiency
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Building Codes | 2021 | |
| Enacted |
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The statewide energy code is 2018 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2016 Establishing Policies
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Buildings and Efficiency
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Building Codes | 2021 | |
| Enacted |
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Electric utilities are required to achieve a statewide energy savings target for 2021-2016 that is equivalent to 3.1% of 2009-2010 statewide energy sales. Energy savings targets vary by utility, ranging from 2.4% to 3.5%. Gas utilities are not subject to an EERS. Establishing Policies
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Buildings and Efficiency
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Building Efficiency | 2020 | |
| Enacted |
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Pennsylvania has enacted commercial PACE-enabling legislation and has active programs. Establishing Policies
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Buildings and Efficiency
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Building Efficiency | 2018 | |
| Enacted |
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Pennsylvania Clean Vehicles Program Establishing Policies
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Transportation
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Light-Duty Vehicles | 2008 | |
| Enacted |
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The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate program offers rebates for new and pre-owned EVs: up to $2,000 for battery EVs, $1,500 for plug-in hybrid EVs, and $500 for electric motorcycles, with an additional $1,000 rebate for low-income applicants. Establishing Policies
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Transportation
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Light-Duty Vehicles | ||
| Enacted |
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State agencies must replace 25% of passenger car fleet with EVs and PHEVs by 2025 Establishing Policies
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Transportation
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Lead by Example | 2019 | |
| Enacted |
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Pennsylvania Electric Vehicle Roadmap Establishing Policies
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Transportation
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Transportation Plans and Targets | 2019 | |
| Enacted |
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Pennsylvania is ranked 12th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
Policy Components
5/5
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Transportation
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Public and Active Transportation | ||
| Enacted |
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Operators must adhere to reasonably available control technology (RACT) requirements and RACT emission limitations for conventional oil and natural gas sources of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Establishing Policies
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Industry, Materials, and Waste Management
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Oil and Gas Regulations | 2022 | |
| 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
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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 |