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2017 - States and Regions Climate Actions

Row numberStateCountryRegionPublic?Years disclosedPopulationPopulation yearSectorProgress?Action takenScaleAction descrption
651CantabriaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 20175822062016WasteOngoingInstall landfill gas management/landfill gas to energyLimited implementationImplemented in Meruelo installations
652CaliforniaUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 2017392000002016WaterOngoingAdopt wastewater to energy initiatives (e.g. methane recovery for reuse)Limited implementationThe Bioenergy Market Adjusting Tariff (SB 1122) program requires the State's investor owned utilities to procure a share of the required 250 MW of renewable capacity from small-scale bioenergy projects that commence operation on or after June of 2013 in three feedstock categories: (1) biogas from wastewater treatment, municipal organic waste diversion, food processing and codigestion; (2) dairy and other agriculture; and (3) byproducts of sustainable forest management. The Renewable Energy Self-Generation Bill Credit Transfer program allows local governments to generate energy from an eligible renewable generating facility for its own use and export energy not consumed to the electrical grid. The exported energy is converted to bill credits.
653CaliforniaUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 2017392000002016WaterOngoing Install smart water metersPilot stageSome cities are taking this initiative, such as San Francisco. CPUC's Advanced Metering Initiative works with smart meters to monitor energy use. CPUC issued a decision on June 9, 2016, approving pilot programs by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) and Southern California Edison Company to test the impact of joint delivery of energy and water data to customers via Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) on energy and water saving behaviors. For more information visit: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/General.aspx?id=4850
654CaliforniaUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 2017392000002016WaterPlannedPromote water recycling or reclamationLimited implementationThe State has adopted a Recycled Water Policy for management of surface waters and groundwater with specific goals to increase use of recycled water and stormwater, increase urban and industrial water conservation, and substitute as much recycled water for potable water possible by 2030. See more at: www.swrcb.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/water_recycling_policy/ Per AB 2282, the State is evaluating mandatory green building standards for installation of indoor/outdoor recycled water systems for newly constructed single-family and multi-family residential, and non-residential buildings. See more at: www.bsc.ca.gov/calendar/othermtgs.aspx The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) provides financial assistance in the form of grants to implement irrigation systems that reduce greenhouse gases and save water on California agricultural operations. See more at: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/sweep/
655CantabriaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 20175822062016BuildingsPlannedImprove heating and cooling efficiency (e.g. audits, insulation, white roofs, etc.)UnknownPromotion of bus stations audits; Energy savingmeasures in administration buildings and educationalcenters
656CantabriaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 20175822062016BuildingsPlannedIncrease awareness/engage public on energy efficiency/clean energy programsPilot stage diffusion among the population and schoolchildren
657CantabriaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 20175822062016BuildingsPlannedInstall biomass heatingUnknownStudy on the feasibility of using forest biomass in Cantabria
658CantabriaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 20175822062016BuildingsPlannedInstall more efficient luminaires in streetlights/traffic lights (e.g. LED)UnknownReplacement of lights on roads and other public spaces
659CantabriaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 20175822062016BuildingsPlannedInstall solar electricityUnknownPromotion in educational centers
660CantabriaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 20175822062016BuildingsPlannedPromote building energy performance rating/certification/benchmarkingUnknownCertification of energy efficiency in Hospitals, Health Centers and Rural Offices.
661CantabriaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 20175822062016BuildingsPlannedPromote energy efficient appliancesUnknownInstallation of capacitors banks in administration
662CantabriaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 20175822062016GovernanceOngoingCollaborate with cities/local governments in reducing emissions/increasing resiliencePilot stageSubsidies to municipalities to reduce carbon footprint
663CantabriaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 20175822062016IndustryPlannedImprove energy efficiency of industrial processesUnknownSubsidies to industry to reduce CO2 emissions
664CantabriaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 20175822062016Land usePlannedPromote sustainable forest managementUnknownConserving carbon forest reserves through sustainable forest management
665CantabriaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 20175822062016TransportPlanned Mass Transit: Promote smart logistics (e.g. real-time information)UnknownPromotion of energy audits in road transport
666CantabriaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 20175822062016WastePlannedAdopt source separation policies (e.g. collection for dry recyclables, organic compostable waste, etc.)Limited implementationReinforcing and promoting self-composting in places where it is easily practicable (domestic composting in horizontal housing in urban and rural settings, community composting, self-composting at clean points).Collection of packaging, paper and glass implemented at 100%
667CantabriaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 20175822062016WasteOngoingEstablish waste reduction/recycling planComprehensive implementationWaste Plan of the Autonomous Community of Cantabria 2017-2023
668CantabriaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 20175822062016WasteOngoingIncrease awareness/engage public on waste reduction/recycling measuresLimited implementationCommunication plans for integrated management systems
669CataloniaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 201775225962016BuildingsOngoingImprove heating and cooling efficiency (e.g. audits, insulation, white roofs, etc.)Comprehensive implementationThe Catalan Energy Institute supports companies undertaking energy audits. They are compulsory for large companies. Moreover, there is a website informing of energy efficiency measures: http://mapamesures.icaen.gencat.cat/mapamesures/AppPHP/ The Housing Agency of Catalonia has subsidies for refurbishment to reduce energy demand for heating and cooling http://icaen.gencat.cat/ca/energia/ajuts/
670CataloniaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 201775225962016BuildingsOngoingIncrease awareness/engage public on energy efficiency/clean energy programsComprehensive implementationThe Catalan Energy Institute performs several awareness programmes for energy efficiency, including TV spots, advertisements, and educational activities. http://icaen.gencat.cat/ca/recursos/
671CataloniaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 201775225962016BuildingsOngoingInstall biomass heatingComprehensive implementationBiomassaCAT is a reference platform about biomass for energy uses in Catalonia. There are governmental policies to facilitate installation of biomass heating - using biomass from the sustainable management of local forests. http://icaen.gencat.cat/ca/energia/renovables/biomassa/BiomassaCAT/
672CataloniaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 201775225962016BuildingsOngoingInstall combined heat and powerLimited implementationIncrease awareness/engage public on combined heat and power installations
673CataloniaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 201775225962016BuildingsOngoingInstall energy efficient lighting systems (e.g. LED, CFL, etc.)Comprehensive implementationIncrease awareness/engage public on energy efficient lighting systems. The Housing Agency of Catalonia has specific subsidies for refurbishment which include this action http://icaen.gencat.cat/ca/energia/ajuts/
674CataloniaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 201775225962016BuildingsOngoingInstall geothermal heatingComprehensive implementationIncrease awareness/engage public on geothermal heating installations. The Housing Agency of Catalonia has specific subsidies for refurbishment which include this action http://icaen.gencat.cat/ca/energia/ajuts/
675CataloniaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 201775225962016BuildingsOngoingInstall more efficient luminaires in streetlights/traffic lights (e.g. LED)Comprehensive implementationThe Catalan Energy Institute promotes energy efficient lighting systems through an Energy Assessment Program and Energy Services Companies http://icaen.gencat.cat/ca/energia/usos_energia/mon_local/enllumenat/
676CataloniaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 201775225962016BuildingsOngoingInstall smart energy meters/sub-metersComprehensive implementationUtility companies are installing smart meters as a tool for energy audits and energy services companies
677CataloniaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 201775225962016BuildingsOngoingInstall solar electricityComprehensive implementationIncrease awareness/engage public on solar electricity installations and customer self-supply for solar photovoltaic installations. The Housing Agency of Catalonia has specific subsidies for refurbishment which include this action http://icaen.gencat.cat/ca/energia/ajuts/
678CataloniaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 201775225962016BuildingsOngoingInstall solar heating/hot waterLimited implementationIncrease awareness/engage public on solar heating/hot water installations. The Housing Agency of Catalonia has specific subsidies for refurbishment which include this action http://icaen.gencat.cat/ca/energia/ajuts/
679CataloniaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 201775225962016BuildingsOngoingPromote building energy performance rating/certification/benchmarkingComprehensive implementationEnergy efficiency certificates are compulsory for all new or existing properties to be sold or rented, since 2013. The Catalan Energy Institute manages these certification mechanisms in Catalonia.
680CataloniaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 201775225962016BuildingsOngoingPromote energy efficient appliancesComprehensive implementationIncrease awareness/engage public on energy efficient appliances. The Housing Agency of Catalonia has specific subsidies for refurbishment which include this action http://icaen.gencat.cat/ca/energia/ajuts/
681CataloniaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 201775225962016BuildingsOngoingSet/strengthen building energy codes/standardsLimited implementationDecree 11/2009 and Decree 21/2006, about environmental criteria and eco-efficiency in buildings. It complements European and Spanish codes and standars.
682CataloniaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 201775225962016BuildingsOngoingSet/strengthen HVAC efficiency standardsLimited implementationDecree 11/2009 and Decree 21/2006, about environmental criteria and eco-efficiency in buildings. It complements European and Spanish codes and standars.
683CataloniaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 201775225962016BuildingsOngoingSet/strengthen lighting efficiency standardsLimited implementationDecree 11/2009 and Decree 21/2006, about environmental criteria and eco-efficiency in buildings. It complements European and Spanish codes and standars.
684CataloniaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 201775225962016EnergyOngoingInstall natural gas powerLimited implementationIncrease access to the natural gas network
685CataloniaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 201775225962016EnergyOngoingInstall biomass powerComprehensive implementationBiomassaCAT is a reference platform about biomass for energy uses in Catalonia. There are governmental policies to facilitate installation of biomass heating - using biomass from the sustainable management of local forests. http://icaen.gencat.cat/ca/energia/renovables/biomassa/BiomassaCAT/
686CataloniaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 201775225962016EnergyOngoingInstall combined heat and power or trigenLimited implementationNo information disclosed
687CataloniaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 201775225962016EnergyOngoingMeasure energy productivity (e.g. GDP per unit of energy)Comprehensive implementationOne of the indicators of the Energy and Climate Change Plan 2012-2020 refers to final energy intensity (final energy consumption/GDP). The target is an annual improvement of 1.47% between 2007 and 2020.
688CataloniaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 201775225962016EnergyOngoingPromote demand-side management programsLimited implementationRed Eléctrica de España is the company exclusively involved in electricity system operation and transport (http://www.ree.es/en)
689CataloniaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 201775225962016FinanceOngoing Increase awareness/engage public on financing mechanisms and incentives for energy efficiency/clean energyComprehensive implementationThere are govenrmental policies to foster investments in efficient/clean energy
690CataloniaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 201775225962016FinanceOngoingSupport clean tech clustersComprehensive implementationCatalan Government, through the Innovation Agency (ACCIÓ) supports, amongst others, the Energy efficiency cluster, solar energy cluster, lighting cluster, and the Catalan Water Partnership.
691CataloniaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 201775225962016FinanceOngoingSupport clean tech companiesLimited implementationThere are govenrmental policies to support clean tech companies http://icaen.gencat.cat/ca/energia/usos_energia/
692CataloniaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 201775225962016FinanceOngoingSupport green manufacturingComprehensive implementationOne of the policies to foster a green and circular economy is a programme to support environmental improvements through "ecoinnovation vouchers" (50.000 € in 2015).
693CataloniaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 201775225962016GovernanceOngoingCollaborate with cities/local governments in reducing emissions/increasing resilienceComprehensive implementationGovernment collaborates and provides support to municipalities for climate adaptation and mitigation actions
694CataloniaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 201775225962016GovernanceOngoingCollaborate with national governments in reducing emissions/increasing resilienceComprehensive implementationGovernment collaborates with national governments for climate adaptation and mitigation actions
695CataloniaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 201775225962016GovernanceOngoingCollaborate with other states/regions in reducing emissions/increasing resiliencComprehensive implementationCatalonia is member of networks of regional governments for climate and environmental action, such as nrg4SD and The Climate Group.
696CataloniaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 201775225962016GovernanceOngoingSupport businesses in reducing emissions/increasing resilienceComprehensive implementationThe Voluntary Agreement Programme for the reduction of GHG emissions was established in 2010 and currently has 156 involved organisations. The Voluntary greenhouse gas emission offsetting Programme was established in 2015 in order to bring offsetting projects closer to their buyers and generate a positive impact locally. The projects developed under the Programme intend to achieve a reduction of GHG emissions through domestic actions. The emissions reduced by these projects can be purchased by other persons or entities, therefore carrying out what is known as 'emissions offsetting'.
697CataloniaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 201775225962016IndustryOngoingImprove energy efficiency of industrial processesComprehensive implementationThe Government has an Action Plan for Energy Efficiency in Industry http://icaen.gencat.cat/ca/plans_programes/eficiencia_industria/
698CataloniaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 201775225962016IndustryOngoingPromote industrial symbiosis/industrial ecology programsPilot stageThe Catalan Government - through the Catalan Waste Agency - supports a pilot project in industrial symbiosis in Manresa, together with other institutions. First results obtanined indentify a local energy generation of 1,2 M € value with the implementation of energy sinergy, and savings of 135.000 € in waste management http://residus.gencat.cat/ca/detalls/Noticia/Presentacio-dels-primers-resultats-del-projecte-Manresa-en-Simbiosi
699CataloniaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 201775225962016IndustryOngoingPromote reduced packagingComprehensive implementationWaste policies and ecodesign policies promote reduction of packaging
700CataloniaSpainEuropeYes2016 and 201775225962016Land useOngoingEstablish guidelines for siting renewable powerLimited implementationDecree 147/2009 establishes the rules for installation of wind and solar power plants

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CDP is working in partnership with The Climate Group to provide the world’s first global platform for states and regions to measure, manage and disclose their greenhouse gas emissions. CDP and The Climate Group are united in their firm belief on the vital role that state and regional governments play in driving climate action and delivering sustainable economies that avoid dangerous climate change and leads to a net-zero emissions world.

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