Northeast
Rhode Island
Rhode Island is the smallest state in the nation and the second most densely populated. Greenhouse gas emissions in the state have risen by 12% from 1990-2021, with the largest increase occurring in the electric power sector. While the majority of the state’s electricity is sourced from natural gas, Rhode Island developed the first commercial-scale wind farm off of Block Island. The state also consumes the lowest amount of energy among U.S. states on a per capita basis.
GHG Reduction Targets
All targets relative to 1990
levels
2030
45%
2040
80%
2050
Net-zero
Governor
Daniel McKee (Democrat)
Governor
Daniel McKee (Democrat)
House Party
Democratic Supermajority
House Party
Democratic Supermajority
Senate Party
Democratic Supermajority
Senate Party
Democratic Supermajority
Legislative session
1/2/24 - 6/14/24
US Climate Alliance Status
Member
Key Offices & Links
30
32
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
- In-progress
- Partially Enacted
- Not Enacted
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in Rhode Island
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| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | YR Enacted | |
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| Enacted |
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Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank Establishing Policies
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Cross-Sector
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Climate Finance | 1989 | |
| Enacted |
Empty column
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) covers the electricity sector. Establishing Policies
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Cross-Sector
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Carbon Valuation | 2007 | |
| Not Enacted |
Empty column
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. |
Cross-Sector
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Carbon Valuation |