Connecticut

Connecticut has long been a leader in addressing climate change. The State’s commitment began as early as 1990 when it passed its landmark Public Act 90-219, An Act Concerning Global Warming, which required the state to implement a wide range of measures to reduce energy consumption and associated greenhouse gas emissions. The state strengthened its leadership efforts when it passed Public Act 08-98, An Act Concerning Connecticut Global Warming Solutions. This requires the state to achieve a 10 percent reduction from 1990
emissions by 2020 and an 80 percent reduction from 2001 emissions by 2050. To achieve its ambitious carbon reduction goals, Connecticut is implementing a suite of complimentary strategies that help grow the economy, improve the quality of life for its citizens, and ensure a sustainable future. The range of GHG reduction actions include direct regulations, monetary and non-monetary incentives,market-based mechanisms, and recognition for voluntary actions.

The Council’s current efforts are focused on analyzing greenhouse gas emission reduction scenarios to inform its
recommendations on strategies that lead to long-term emission reductions, ensuring the state is on a path to meet its Global Warming Solutions Act goal of 80 percent below 2001 levels by 2050.