Northeast
Massachusetts
Massachusetts has reduced emissions 30% from 1990-2022 and has the fourth lowest per-capita emissions in the country. The state is home to almost half of the residents in New England and consumes more than 17 times the amount of energy it produces. As the largest contributors to the state’s GDP (finance, insurance, real estate, and professional and business services) are not energy-intensive, Massachusetts is ranked 48th in energy used per dollar of GDP, less than any other state except California and New York.
GHG Reduction Targets
All targets relative to 1990
levels
2025
33%
2030
50%
2040
75%
2050
85%
2050
Net-zero
Governor
Maura Healey (Democrat)
Governor
Maura Healey (Democrat)
House Party
Democratic Supermajority
House Party
Democratic Supermajority
Senate Party
Democratic Supermajority
Senate Party
Democratic Supermajority
Legislative session
1/7/26 - 1/5/27
Electricity market structure
Deregulated
Electricity market structure
Deregulated
Largest source of GHG emissions
Transportation
Local control status
Home rule
Key Offices & Links
55
14
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- Not Enacted Not enacted policies have not been passed or established in the state or are no longer in effect.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 Massachusetts
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Climate Policies in Massachusetts
Filters
| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | Year Enacted | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enacted |
Empty column
The Massachusetts Healthy Soils Program supports produce and dairy farmers in implementing soil health practices. Establishing Policies
|
Natural and Working Lands
|
Agriculture | 2021 | |
| Enacted |
Empty column
The Healthy Soils Farmer Consultant Program provides farmers who are newly adopting healthy soils practices with access to farmers who are experts in specific healthy soils practices, while compensating experienced farmers fairly for their time. Establishing Policies
|
Natural and Working Lands
|
Agriculture | 2021 |