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2017 - States and Regions Climate Actions
| Row number | State | Country | Region | Public? | Years disclosed | Population | Population year | Sector | Progress? | Action taken | Scale | Action descrption |
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| 2451 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Energy | Ongoing | Install microgrids | Pilot stage | Some limited experimental installations |
| 2452 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Energy | Ongoing | Install nuclear power | Limited implementation | Washington has one operating nuclear power plant |
| 2453 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Energy | Planned | Install smart grids | Pilot stage | Some smart grid pilots, plans for future expansion |
| 2454 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Energy | Ongoing | Install solar power (e.g. PV, CSP) | Limited implementation | Some significant installations, but room for more growth |
| 2455 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Energy | Ongoing | Install wind power (e.g. onshore, offshore) | Comprehensive implementation | Nearly two-thirds of Washington's renewable energy (excluding large hydro) comes from wind power |
| 2456 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Energy | Ongoing | Install ocean/tidal/wave power | Pilot stage | Some tidal power pilots have been undertaken |
| 2457 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Energy | Ongoing | Measure energy productivity (e.g. GDP per unit of energy) | Comprehensive implementation | The state energy office tracks this and other indicators |
| 2458 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Energy | Ongoing | Promote demand-side management programs | Comprehensive implementation | Numerous energy efficiency and conservation policies |
| 2459 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Energy | Ongoing | Reform utility revenue policies and rate structures | Limited implementation | Initial restructuring of utility rate structures has begun |
| 2460 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Energy | Ongoing | Replace coal-fired/inefficient power stations | Comprehensive implementation | Only coal power plant will cease coal combustion in 2025 |
| 2461 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Energy | Ongoing | Set energy efficiency resource standards (EERS) | Comprehensive implementation | Large utilities in state have mandate to pursue all cost-effective conservation |
| 2462 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Finance | Ongoing | Adopt feed in tariff for renewables | Limited implementation | Small feed-in tariff for solar electricity |
| 2463 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Finance | Planned | Enable PACE (long term property tax based loans) financing | Unknown | No information disclosed |
| 2464 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Finance | Ongoing | Establish GHG trading program | Comprehensive implementation | Clean Air Rule in Washington sets individual facility caps for large emitters and requires them to reduce emissions over time, by reducing their own emissions or by acquiring emission reductions from throughout the economy. |
| 2465 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Finance | Ongoing | Increase awareness/engage public on financing mechanisms and incentives for energy efficiency/clean energy | Limited implementation | Some outreach programs |
| 2466 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Finance | Ongoing | Invest in clean tech R&D | Limited implementation | Washington Clean Energy Fund exists for this purpose |
| 2467 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Finance | Ongoing | Promote on-bill financing | Limited implementation | Some utility programs have this feature |
| 2468 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Finance | Ongoing | Provide loans/guarantees for energy efficiency/clean energy | Limited implementation | Some lenders provide this feature |
| 2469 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Finance | Ongoing | Provide tax incentives for clean energy | Limited implementation | Some tax breaks for clean energy |
| 2470 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Finance | Ongoing | Support clean tech clusters | Limited implementation | Programs to promote core businesses in Washington |
| 2471 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Finance | Ongoing | Support clean tech companies | Comprehensive implementation | Numerous programs and policies to accomplish this |
| 2472 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Finance | Ongoing | Support green manufacturing | Limited implementation | Some programs and incentives for this purpose |
| 2473 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Governance | Ongoing | Collaborate with cities/local governments in reducing emissions/increasing resilience | Comprehensive implementation | Extensive partnerships with cities and counties |
| 2474 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Governance | Ongoing | Collaborate with national governments in reducing emissions/increasing resilience | Comprehensive implementation | Working with governments throughout world on climate policy |
| 2475 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Governance | Ongoing | Collaborate with other states/regions in reducing emissions/increasing resilienc | Comprehensive implementation | Pacific Coast Collaborative, Under2 MOU, United States Climate Alliance, numerous bilateral agreements |
| 2476 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Governance | Ongoing | Support businesses in reducing emissions/increasing resilience | Limited implementation | Outreach programs, collaborative regulatory approach |
| 2477 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Industry | Ongoing | Improve energy efficiency of industrial processes | Comprehensive implementation | Numerous outreach and utility incentive programs |
| 2478 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Industry | Ongoing | Promote industrial symbiosis/industrial ecology programs | Limited implementation | Outreach programs |
| 2479 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Industry | Ongoing | Promote reduced packaging | Limited implementation | Outreach programs, Local regulations on packaging |
| 2480 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Land use | Ongoing | Establish guidelines for siting renewable power | Comprehensive implementation | Must receive regulatory approval through siting council |
| 2481 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Land use | Ongoing | Promote conservation efforts for natural areas | Comprehensive implementation | Extensive programs |
| 2482 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Land use | Ongoing | Promote sustainable coastal ecosystem management | Comprehensive implementation | Extensive programs |
| 2483 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Land use | Ongoing | Promote sustainable forest management | Comprehensive implementation | Extensive programs |
| 2484 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Land use | Ongoing | Undertake environmental impact assessment | Comprehensive implementation | Washington one of few states with SEPA law |
| 2485 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Transport | Ongoing | Mass Transit: Adopt bus rapid transit | Comprehensive implementation | Implemented in largest cities in Washington |
| 2486 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Transport | Ongoing | Mass Transit: Improve fuel efficiency of trains (e.g. efficient engines, regenerative braking, energy storage, etc.) | Comprehensive implementation | Included in two major funding packages passed by voters |
| 2487 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Transport | Ongoing | Mass Transit: Improve metro services (e.g. increase routes, improve stations, reduce fares, etc.) | Comprehensive implementation | Included in two major funding packages passed by voters |
| 2488 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Transport | Ongoing | Mass Transit: Improve rail services (e.g. increase routes, improve stations, reduce fares, etc.) | Comprehensive implementation | Included in two major funding packages passed by voters |
| 2489 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Transport | Ongoing | Mass Transit: Promote smart logistics (e.g. real-time information) | Comprehensive implementation | Included in two major funding packages passed by voters |
| 2490 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Transport | Ongoing | Mass Transit: Switch freight from trucks to rail | Limited implementation | Some work toward increased intermodalism, but limited rail |
| 2491 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Transport | Ongoing | Private Transport: Increase awareness/engage public on private transport measures | Comprehensive implementation | Numerous outreach efforts |
| 2492 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Transport | Ongoing | Private Transport: Install electric vehicle charging infrastructure (i.e. home, work, highways, etc.) | Comprehensive implementation | Numerous policy initiatives and VW penalty funding focus |
| 2493 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Transport | Ongoing | Private Transport: Promote alternative fuel production (e.g. biofuels, natural gas, hydrogen, etc.) | Limited implementation | Some biofuls production but has faced economic hardship |
| 2494 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Transport | Ongoing | Private Transport: Set/strengthen fuel economy standards for cars/trucks | Comprehensive implementation | Washington has adopted California tailpipe standards |
| 2495 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Transport | Ongoing | Private Transport: Set GHG emissions standards | Comprehensive implementation | Part of California tailpipe standards |
| 2496 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Transport | Planned | Private Transport: Set manufacturing requirements (e.g. zero-emission vehicle standard) | Unknown | Proposed but not implemented |
| 2497 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Transport | Ongoing | Private Transport: Switch to electric/hybrid vehicles in cars/taxis/government fleets | Comprehensive implementation | Numerous initiatives and policies in place |
| 2498 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Transport | Ongoing | Private Transport: Switch to other lower-carbon fuel in cars/taxis/government fleets (e.g. biofuels, hydrogen, etc. | Limited implementation | Most interest is in electric transport, some CNG interest |
| 2499 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Waste | Ongoing | Adopt source separation policies (e.g. collection for dry recyclables, organic compostable waste, etc.) | Comprehensive implementation | Statewide policies and implementation |
| 2500 | Washington | USA | North America | Yes | 2016 and 2017 | 7183700 | 2016 | Waste | Ongoing | Establish waste reduction/recycling plan | Comprehensive implementation | Several plans have been developed and are in use |
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