Connecticut
Governor
Ned Lamont (Democrat)
House Party
Democratic Supermajority
Senate Party
Democratic Supermajority
41
26
Northeast
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- Not Enacted Not enacted policies have not been passed or established in the state or are no longer in effect.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 Connecticut
Climate Policies in Connecticut
| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | Year Enacted | |
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45% by 2030 | 65% by 2040 | net-zero, with at least 80% reduction, by 2050 Relative to 2001 levels Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | 2025 | |
| Enacted |
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Taking Action on Climate Change and Building a More Resilient Connecticut for All Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | 2021 | |
| Enacted |
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The 1990-2021 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory was published in April 2024. 2025 law now requires the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to publish an annual GHG emissions inventory. Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | 2025 | |
| Enacted |
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Office of Climate Planning within the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | ||
| Enacted |
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Governor's Council on Climate Change A newly established Connecticut Clean Economy Council will advise on strategies and policies to strengthen the state’s climate mitigation, clean energy, resilience, and sustainability programs, particularly for vulnerable communities. Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | 2025 | |
| Not Enacted |
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An Environmental Rights Amendment is an amendment to a state constitution guaranteeing the citizens of that state a right to a clean and healthy environment. The right to a clean and healthy environment can help to address climate change and provide a key tool to regulate greenhouse gases and achieve environmental justice goals. |
Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | ||
| Enacted |
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"Environmental justice communities" are census block groups where at least 30% of the population is living below 200% of the federal poverty level, or municipalities that are the most fiscally and economically distressed, based on tax base, personal income, and residents' need for public services. Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | 2012 | |
| Enacted |
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Connecticut EJ Screening Tool Connecticut EJ Communities Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | 2023 | |
| Not Enacted |
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Environmental justice (EJ) community investment requirements help ensure communities most impacted by environmental burdens are benefitting equitably from public programs by requiring a certain percentage of funds and/or benefits from other policies are allocated to EJ communities. |
Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | ||
| Enacted |
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DEEP – Environmental Justice Program Staff Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | ||
| Enacted |
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Connecticut Equity and Environmental Justice Advisory Council Equity and Environmental Justice Working Group Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | ||
| Enacted |
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Allows the state to deny or impose specific conditions on permits for new construction and operation of proposed industrial facilities based on a determination that cumulative environmental or public health stressors on EJ communities near the proposed facility are higher than other communities in the state. Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | 2023 | |
| In-Progress |
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The Connecticut Clean Economy Council must develop a plan to facilitate the transition of workers from fossil-fuel-based employment to clean economy jobs by July 1, 2026. Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Just Transition | 2025 | |
| Not Enacted |
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Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. |
Climate Governance and Equity
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Just Transition | ||
| Enacted |
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Connecticut Clean Economy Council Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Just Transition | 2025 | |
| Not Enacted |
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Just transition funds support initiatives and investments aimed at facilitating the equitable transition of workers and communities affected by shifts in industries or policies that transition from fossil fuels. |
Climate Governance and Equity
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Just Transition |