Michigan CO₂ Emissions
Michigan emitted 143 million metric tons of energy-related CO₂ in 2024, 3.0% of the US total. That ranks it 10th among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, at 14.2 metric tons per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, State Energy Data System (June 2026)
How much CO₂ does Michigan emit?
Michigan produced 143 million metric tons of carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels in 2024. The United States as a whole emitted 4.78 billion metric tons, so Michigan accounts for 3.0% of the national total.
Per person, that is 14.2 metric tons, close to the US average of 14.1 metric tons. On that measure Michigan ranks 24th highest of 51.
CO₂ emissions in Michigan since 1990
Energy-related emissions in Michigan have fallen by 20% since 1990, from 179 million metric tons to 143 million metric tons. Compared with 2005, the baseline year for many US climate targets and marked on the chart, they have fallen by 25%. Emissions peaked in 1973 at 200 million metric tons and are now 29% below that level.
Emissions by sector
Electric power is the largest source of energy-related CO₂ in Michigan, at about 36% of the total, followed by transportation at 33% and residential at 12%.
Emissions by fuel
Natural gas produces about 40% of the state’s energy-related CO₂, petroleum 39% and coal 21%.
How Michigan compares with other states
These are the states closest to Michigan in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all states.
| # | State | Total (Mt) | Share of US | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | New York | 163.69 | 3.4% | 8.2 |
| 9 | Indiana | 152.30 | 3.2% | 22.0 |
| 10 | Michigan | 143.10 | 3.0% | 14.2 |
| 11 | Georgia | 127.83 | 2.7% | 11.4 |
| 12 | North Carolina | 119.07 | 2.5% | 10.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How much CO₂ does Michigan emit per year?
Michigan emitted 143 million metric tons of energy-related CO₂ in 2024, which is 3.0% of the US total of 4.78 billion metric tons.
What are the CO₂ emissions per person in Michigan?
About 14.2 metric tons per person in 2024, close to the US average of 14.1 metric tons. That ranks 24th highest of 51.
Have emissions in Michigan fallen since 2005?
They have fallen by 25% since 2005 and fallen by 20% since 1990. Emissions peaked in 1973 at 200 million metric tons and are now 29% below that level.
What is the biggest source of CO₂ in Michigan?
Electric power is the largest sector, at about 36% of energy-related emissions, followed by transportation at 33%. By fuel, natural gas accounts for 40%.
About the data. Figures are energy-related carbon dioxide emissions: CO₂ from burning coal, natural gas and petroleum, in million metric tons. Emissions from power plants are counted in the state where the electricity is generated, not where it is used. Other greenhouse gases and non-energy sources such as agriculture are not included.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, State Energy Data System, released June 26, 2026. Latest year available: 2024.
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