State Climate Change, Energy, Building and Transportation Plans
As of early 2009,thirty-six (36) states have climate change action plans completed or in progress. The Pew Center on Global Climate Change –State Actions– provides links to the following activities by state:
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Climate Change |
Energy Sector |
Building Sector |
Transportation Sector |
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Public Benefit Funds
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Residential Building Energy Codes |
Vehicle GHG Emissions Standards |
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Carbon Cap or Offset Requirement for Power Plants |
Renewable Portfolio Standards |
Commercial Building Energy Codes |
Mandates and Incentives Promoting Biofuels |
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Climate Action Plans
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Net Metering Programs
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Green Building Standards for State Buildings |
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Climate Change Commissions and Advisory Groups |
Green Pricing Programs |
Appliance Efficiency Standards |
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Regional Initiatives
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Renewable Energy Credit Tracking Systems |
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Greenhouse Gas Inventories |
Energy Efficiency Resource Standards |
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GHG Reporting and Registries |
State Governments Purchasing Green Power |
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State Adaptation Plans |
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EPA State Policy Actions Searchable Database: Through this site you can search the specific recommendations contained in many of the state action plans at.
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