One of the Governor's priorities for the 2009 legislative session will be actions to mitigate the impacts of climate change for Oregonians. He has appointed working groups to advise him in developing proposals cap-and-trade, renewable energy, energy efficiency, "green" workforce training, and transportation.

This group is charged with developing concepts related to energy efficiency in the built environment, specifically in the residential, non-residential and industrial sectors. The group is expected to complete its work by the end of August.