Southeast
Delaware
Delaware’s greenhouse gas emissions have dropped by 29% from 2005-2022. The nation’s second-smallest state consumes much more energy than it produces, with over one-third used by the industrial sector, as chemical manufacturing and petroleum refining are large contributors to the state’s GDP. Delaware’s in-state electricity generation is dominated by natural gas at over 80%, with renewables constituting 12%, mostly from solar.
GHG Reduction Targets
All targets relative to 2005
levels
2030
50%
2050
Net-zero
Governor
Matt Meyer (Democrat)
Governor
Matt Meyer (Democrat)
House Party
Democratic Majority
House Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
Legislative session
1/14/25 - 6/30/25
US Climate Alliance Status
Member
27
40
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- Not Enacted Not enacted policies have not been passed or established in the state or are no longer in effect.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 Delaware
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Climate Policies in Delaware
Filters
| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | Year Enacted | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enacted |
Cross-Sector
|
Climate Finance | 2007 | ||
| Not Enacted |
Empty column
State divestment means ending new investment in the fossil fuel industry and phasing out existing fossil fuel investments in public funds, such as state pensions, over time. States can also set greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets for their investment portfolios. |
Cross-Sector
|
Climate Finance | ||
| Enacted |
Empty column
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) covers the electricity sector. Establishing Policies
|
Cross-Sector
|
Carbon Valuation | 2005 | |
| Not Enacted |
Empty column
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 |