Northeast
Connecticut
Connecticut established the nation’s first green bank in 2011 and has since leveraged nearly $3 billion in clean energy investments into the state’s economy. From 2001-2022, the state reduced net emissions by 9%, around a quarter of the emissions reductions required by 2030. Connecticut has no fossil fuel reserves but more than half of the state’s generated electricity is sourced from natural gas, with another 40% from nuclear.
GHG Reduction Targets
All targets relative to 2001
levels
2030
45%
2040
65%
2050
80%
2050
Net-zero
Governor
Ned Lamont (Democrat)
Governor
Ned Lamont (Democrat)
House Party
Democratic Supermajority
House Party
Democratic Supermajority
Senate Party
Democratic Supermajority
Senate Party
Democratic Supermajority
Legislative session
1/8/25 - 6/4/25
US Climate Alliance Status
Member
41
26
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 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- Not Enacted Not enacted policies have not been passed or established in the state or are no longer in effect.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 Connecticut
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Climate Policies in Connecticut
Filters
| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | Year Enacted | |
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| Enacted |
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The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to pay or reimburse nonprofits, soil and water conservation districts, the University of Connecticut Extension Services, or any municipality to distribute grant funding to producers who are implementing climate-smart agriculture and forestry practices, which include soil health measures Establishing Policies
|
Natural and Working Lands
|
Agriculture | 2022 | |
| Enacted |
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The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to pay or reimburse nonprofits, soil and water conservation districts, the University of Connecticut Extension Services, or any municipality to provide technical assistance to farmers who are implementing climate-smart agriculture and forestry practices, which include soil health measures Establishing Policies
|
Natural and Working Lands
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Agriculture | 2022 |