NEEP's Policy Outreach & Analysis team conducts research and analysis related to best practices in the efficient use of energy in buildings and industry. We serve as a resource to policymakers and program administrators, among others. To learn more about our state-specific work, we invite you to view our Legislation and Codes Tracker and the 2019 Energy Efficiency Snapshot.
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NEEP Region State Climate Goals |
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Baseline Year |
Near-term Goal |
Interim Goal |
Long-term Goal |
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Connecticut |
2001 |
10% by 2020 |
45% by 2030 |
80% by 2050 |
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Delaware |
2005* |
45% by 2020* |
30% by 2030* |
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Maine |
1990 |
10% by 2020 |
45% by 2030 |
80% by 2050 |
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Maryland |
2006 |
25% by 2020 |
40% by 2030 |
recommends 80% - 95% by 2050 |
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Massachusetts |
1990 |
50% by 2030 |
75% by 2040 |
85% by 2050 |
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New Hampshire |
1990 |
10% by 2020 |
20% by 2035 |
80% by 2050 |
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New Jersey |
2006 |
1990 emissions level by 2020 |
80% by 2050 |
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New York |
1990 |
40% by 2030 |
85% by 2050 |
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Pennsylvania |
2005 |
26% by 2025 |
80% by 2050 |
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Rhode Island |
1990 |
10% by 2020 |
45% by 2035 |
80% by 2050 |
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Vermont |
1990 |
40% by 2030 |
75% by 2050 |
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Washington D.C. |
2006 |
50% by 2032 |
100% by 2050 |
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West Virginia |
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To see more detailed information about state energy policy view our Regional Roundup.
Policy to Achieve Climate Goals
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| Energy Efficiency + Beneficial Electrification | Whole Building Decarbonization | Flexible Use of Clean Energy |
Achieving state climate goals will require a comprehensive set of actions, occurring in parallel and phased in over time, across different sectors and levels of government. In 2019, NEEP published a Building Decarbonization Framework to help states achieve their goals. There are three key innovative and advanced policy mechanisms states can use to implement this framework and transition to an energy and building policy that is environmentally accountable, cost-effective, and equitable. Click on the icons above to learn more.