State Climate Policy Tracker
Our state policy map tracks the passage and implementation of 66 climate policies across all 50 states. Click on the states below for up-to-date policies and emissions data.
This map shows the occurrence of climate policies passed at the state-level. Higher numbers represent more climate policies implemented.
Last Updated December 2023
Methodology & Disclaimer
The State Climate Policy Dashboard tracks only passed policy, not policy under consideration. It is not intended to evaluate the quality of state policy or rank states. For the purpose of this map, some policies are weighted corresponding to their importance. The map data provided on this page is purely illustrative. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice.
All information contained in this database is derived from information in the public domain. All information is collected by Climate XChange and subsequently reviewed by partner organizations and members of the State Climate Policy Network.
This is version 1.5 of the State Climate Policy Dashboard.
Data Sources
Much of the State Climate Policy Dashboard data is derived by existing online sources. For a detailed description of how each policy was tracked, download the data sheet above. Below is a running list of the data sources used in this version of the Dashboard:
Adaptation Clearinghouse and State Adaptation Progress Tracker
Georgetown Climate Center
An online database that provides policymakers and others with information about how states across the U.S. are adapting to climate change and increasing their resilience.
Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE)
NC Clean Energy Technology Center
A comprehensive database of 40+ types of incentives, standards, and other policies that support renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Refrigerant Resources
Air-Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Institution (AHRI)
Tracks state commitments, targets, and legislation to reduce hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).
State Healthy Soil Policy Map
Nerds for Earth
A crowd-sourced policy tracker for curating state legislation supporting soil health.
Bicycle Friendly State Report Card
The League of American Bicyclists
Tracks and scores state efforts related to bicycling including infrastructure, funding, education, legislation, programs, planning, and more.
Environmental Bill Tracking
National Caucus of Environmental Legislators
A weekly updated database of state bills across a dozen policy issues related to energy and the environment.
State Energy Efficiency Scorecard
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
An annual report and database that tracks and evaluates state energy efficiency, utility, buildings, transportation, and appliance policy.
State Policy Opportunity Tracker (SPOT)
Center for a New Energy Economy
An analysis tool that identifies “gaps” in state renewable energy, efficiency, grid infrastructure, and other clean energy policies.
Bill Tracking Database
National Caucus of State Legislators
A weekly updated database of state bills across dozens of subtopics, including energy and environment.
Grid Modernization Index
GridWise Alliance
Periodic report that evaluates and ranks the status of grid modernization efforts across all 50 states.
State GHG Emissions and Removals
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Provides national and state-level greenhouse gas inventories, organized by gas and IPCC category.
U.S. Food Waste Policy Finder
ReFED and Harvard Food Law and Policy Clinic
A data explorer for current food waste policy at the federal and state level.
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