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Greenhouse Gas

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from state operations continued to decrease in 2022. Fleet fossil fuel consumption, reimbursed travel mileage, and energy use contribute to how we measure GHG emissions. Our GHG emissions are impacted by the severity of winter temperatures and how much snow plowing is needed. Long-term GHG emissions are decreasing because of lower emissions related to generating electricity and District Energy Saint Paul.

Goal

A 30% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 compared to a 2005 calculated baseline.

Accomplishments

Recently passed legislation will drive down greenhouse gas emissions in Minnesota. Examples include the standard that 100% carbon-free electricity standard by 2040 and new funding through the federal Inflation Reduction Act.

The State of Minnesota, led by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, developed a Climate Action Framework document, including actions to achieve its long-term goal of a carbon-neutral, resilient, and equitable future for Minnesota.

Barriers

Heavy vehicles, specifically buses and snowplows, significantly contribute to the variability in GHG emissions from year to year. To achieve predictable reductions, we need lower carbon alternatives to diesel vehicles.

The cost of installing onsite solar can be prohibitive for many agencies. For agencies that are installing solar, long approval timelines or limited utility infrastructure can delay the projects.

Baseline

797,167 Metric Tons CO₂e

Current Value

519,065 Metric Tons CO₂e

Key Performance Indicators

The Greenhouse Gas focus area looks at all emissions from owned and operated activities, called Scope 1 emissions, and emissions from generating purchased energy, called Scope 2 emissions. Other emissions are reported but not added toward the goal, like commercial air travel. The largest emission source is from purchased electricity, followed by fuel from fleet vehicles.

Key Performance Indicators

Building Emissions (metric tons CO₂ equivalent)

Total Emissions : 315,066 MTCO₂e

Transportation Emissions (metric tons CO₂ equivalent)

Total Emissions : 185,400 MTCO₂e

Enterprise Emissions (metric tons CO₂ equivalent)

Enterprise Electricity Fuel Mix: CY 2022

Key Performance Indicators

Building Emissions (metric tons CO2 equivalent)

Total Emissions : 315,066 MTCO2e

Transportation Emissions (metric tons CO2 equivalent)

Total Emissions : 185,400 MTCO2e

Enterprise Emissions (metric tons CO2 equivalent)

Enterprise Electricity Fuel Mix: CY 2022

Building Emissions (metric tons CO₂ equivalent)

Total Emissions : 315,066 MTCO₂e

Transportation Emissions (metric tons CO₂ equivalent)

Total Emissions : 185,400 MTCO₂e

Enterprise Emissions (metric tons CO₂ equivalent)