West
Wyoming
Wyoming is the nation’s top coal-producing state and the second biggest net energy supplier, after Texas. While the vast majority of in-state electricity generation comes from coal, wind production has more than doubled since 2019 and accounts for around a quarter of electricity generated. The state’s emissions have changed very little from 1990-2021, increasing only 0.7%.
Governor
Mark Gordon (Republican)
Governor
Mark Gordon (Republican)
House Party
Republican Supermajority
House Party
Republican Supermajority
Senate Party
Republican Supermajority
Senate Party
Republican Supermajority
Legislative session
2/12/24 - 3/8/24
Key Offices & Links
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West
11 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 Wyoming
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| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | YR Enacted | |
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| Not Enacted |
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Green banks are public, quasi-public, or non-profit entities that use innovative financing to invest in climate solutions and attract private capital across various economic sectors. |
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Climate Finance | ||
| Not Enacted |
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Carbon pollution pricing establishes a pollution fee or cap-and-trade program on the greenhouse gas emissions associated with each sector/source of emissions within the state. Programs typically cover the electricity, buildings, transportation, and/or industrial sectors. |
Cross-Sector
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Carbon Valuation | ||
| Not Enacted |
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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 |