15.6M metric tons
CO2 emissions
Low
Per capita rank
-30%
Trend since 2005
Historical data
Coming soon
Long-run charts for this indicator are on the way.
Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 emissions (million metric tons) | 15.6 | 4900 |
National ranking
Maine ranks #26 of 36 states by co2 emissions per capita.
| #1 | Kentucky | 0 |
| #2 | Louisiana | 0 |
| #3 | Wyoming | 1 |
| #4 | Alaska | 2 |
| #5 | New York | 7.8 |
| #6 | Massachusetts | 8.5 |
| #7 | Washington | 9.2 |
| #8 | California | 9.3 |
| #9 | Nevada | 9.5 |
| #10 | Oregon | 9.5 |
| #11 | New Jersey | 10.1 |
| #12 | Rhode Island | 10.4M |
| #13 | North Carolina | 10.4 |
| #14 | Delaware | 10.5M |
| #15 | Georgia | 11.3 |
| #16 | Virginia | 11.4 |
| #17 | Arizona | 12 |
| #18 | Colorado | 12.5 |
| #19 | Tennessee | 12.9 |
| #20 | Minnesota | 13 |
| #21 | New Hampshire | 14 |
| #22 | Michigan | 15 |
| #23 | South Dakota | 15 |
| #24 | Illinois | 15.5 |
| #25 | Wisconsin | 15.5 |
| #26 | Maine | 15.6 |
| #27 | Ohio | 17.3 |
| #28 | Missouri | 19 |
| #29 | Utah | 20 |
| #30 | Indiana | 26.5 |
| #31 | Montana | 28 |
| #32 | New Mexico | 28 |
| #33 | Vermont | 50 |
| #34 | Pennsylvania | 205 |
| #35 | Florida | 213 |
| #36 | Texas | 663 |
Overview
Maine emissions remain among the lowest in the nation thanks to a renewable-heavy electricity grid and modest industrial base. Maine emissions have fallen roughly 30% since 2005 under state climate targets.
Did you know?
- Maine has cut energy-related CO2 emissions by about 30% since 2005.