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Climate Protection Technology Initiative

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Background

Last Updated: October 19, 2007

Background Global climate change is an important environmental issue. The recent G-8 meeting highlights the need for additional progress toward a long-term goal for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The U.S. government manages a number of market-based programs designed to lower barriers to generally cost-effective technologies and practices. There may be opportunities to expand on the experience and lessons learned from these programs and to make greater progress.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering a new initiative that will enhance climate protection by highlighting emerging technologies that could with greater market penetration make significant and cost-effective contributions to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The intent is to use some form of EPA recognition and possibly additional technical assistance to help jump-start, streamline, and accelerate the adoption of emerging technology into the market place. This new initiative would be a complement to the ENERGY STAR program, which broadly promotes proven, cost-effective products that save consumers money while protecting the environment and conserving natural resources.

EPA convened the Climate Technology Initiative Conference, October 10th & 11th in Baltimore, Maryland. The conference provided participants with the opportunity to engage in discussion with EPA and provide feedback that will help define criteria for the proposed program.

Conference Proceedings

Climate Technology Initiative Conference agenda and presentations
Findings of the Climate Technology Initiative Conference (PDF) (5 pp., 163K, About PDF)

Contact Information

For more information regarding the conference and its goals, contact Kristen Taddonio (taddonio.kristen@epa.gov) at (202) 343-9234.

Comment Period Closed

EPA is soliciting public comment on its Climate Protection Technology Initiative, which will investigate the potential to highlight advanced technologies that show promise in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This solicitation is directed to the public in general, as well as environmental, industry, commercial, professional and non profit organizations and their stakeholders.

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