Southeast
Alabama
Alabama’s greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 17% from 1990-2022, with reductions in every sector except transportation and commercial buildings. The industrial sector accounts for the state’s largest share of energy consumption by end-use. Alabama is the sixth-highest producer of electricity, and is ranked in the top five producing states for both nuclear and hydropower.
Governor
Kay Ivey (Republican)
Governor
Kay Ivey (Republican)
House Party
Republican Supermajority
House Party
Republican Supermajority
Senate Party
Republican Supermajority
Senate Party
Republican Supermajority
Legislative session
2/4/25 - 5/15/25
Key Offices & Links
6
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Southeast
14 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- Not Enacted Not enacted policies have not been passed or established in the state or are no longer in effect.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 Alabama
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Climate Policies in Alabama
Filters
| 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 2021 IECC. Establishing Policies
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Buildings and Efficiency
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Building Codes | 2025 | |
| Enacted |
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The statewide energy code for commercial building construction is ASHRAE 90.1-2013 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 |