Federal Action
There is currently no federal regulations that limit greenhouse gas emissions however there are a number of proposed bills in Congress that address climate change through setting targeted reductions of emissions and other mechanisms such as national renewable standards. Learn More>>
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)
RGGI is a multi-state effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from electric utilities in the Northeast. This program is an important first step and demonstrates state leadership on the issue of climate change. Learn More>>
Cleaner Cars
Automobile emissions make up a large portion of air pollution that negatively affects human health and contributes to climate change. There are regional initiatives that are aimed at reducing the greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles. Learn More>>
Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS)
These standards require that a percentage of the energy generated is by renewable resources. To date only certain states have RPS however there was a nearly successful effort to pass a national renewable standard in 2005 and most recently it is included in the Global Warming Act 2006 to address climate change. Learn More>>
Climate Action Plans
The New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers 2001 Climate Action plan called for Governors and Premiers to develop and implement a plan that reduces state-wide greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2010, and 10% below 1990 levels by 2020. RGGI is building on this plan as well as those adopted in individual states. The New England Climate Coalition has formed to move these conceptual ideas into reality. Here is a list of states with links to their specific action plans that are in various stages of implementation:
