State and Local Climate and Energy Program
State Climate and Energy Program
The State Climate and Energy Program helps states develop policies and programs that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower energy costs, improve air quality and public health, and help achieve economic development goals. EPA provides states with and advises them on proven, cost-effective best practices, peer exchange opportunities, and analytical tools.
Highlights
Getting Started
Review a general framework and process for developing clean energy and climate change mitigation policies and programs.
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Topics
Learn about topics related to climate change mitigation and adaptation policies and programs. Topics include:
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State Activities
Review activities that states typically undertake in the process of developing and implementing a climate change mitigation strategy. State activities include:
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- Developing an Action Plan
- Developing a GHG Inventory
- Identifying and Evaluating
Policy Options - Designing and Implementing
Programs
- Choosing a Clean Energy
Financing Program - Leading by Example in
Government Operations - Engaging Stakeholders
- Determining Results
- Assisting Local Governments
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State & Regional Climate Policy Tracking
States have developed numerous policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These maps provide a summary of state activities across a range of climate change and clean energy policy areas in the following categories:
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State Examples
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Partner Network
Join the partner network to learn from other states and share information about climate and energy issues and opportunities.
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