Alabama
Governor
Kay Ivey (Republican)
House Party
Republican Supermajority
Senate Party
Republican Supermajority
Key Offices & Links
6
62
Southeast
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- Not Enacted Not enacted policies have not been passed or established in the state or are no longer in effect.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in Alabama
Climate Policies in Alabama
| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | Year Enacted | |
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| Enacted |
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Department of Environmental Management – EJ Coordinator Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | ||
| In-Progress |
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The Alabama Energy Infrastructure Bank was created in 2025 to provide loans and financial assistance for energy infrastructure projects across the state. Establishing Policies
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Cross-Sector
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Climate Finance | 2025 | |
| Enacted |
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The statewide energy code for residential construction is 2015 IECC with amendments. Alabama Residential Building Code Advisory Council was tasked with recommending an energy code for adoption by the Home Builders Licensure Board by October 2025. The Board has not adopted a new code. Establishing Policies
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Buildings and Efficiency
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Building Codes | 2016 | |
| Enacted |
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The statewide energy code for commercial building construction is ASHRAE 90.1-2013. The Alabama Commercial Energy Code Advisory Committee was tasked with making recommendations to the Licensing Board about adoption of the Alabama Commercial Energy Code by December 31, 2025, based on recent versions of IECC or ASHRAE 90.1. The Licensing Board has not adopted new codes. Establishing Policies
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Buildings and Efficiency
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Building Codes | 2022 | |
| In-Progress |
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Alabama has enacted commercial PACE-enabling legislation, but does not have an active program. Establishing Policies
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Buildings and Efficiency
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Building Efficiency | 2015 | |
| Enacted |
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The Alabama Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Program provides charging infrastructure grants in areas of the state and for types of chargers that are not eligible under the federal NEVI program. Establishing Policies
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Transportation
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EV Charging Infrastructure |