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2017 - States and Regions Climate Actions

Row numberStateCountryRegionPublic?Years disclosedPopulationPopulation yearSectorProgress?Action takenScaleAction descrption
2451WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016EnergyOngoingInstall microgridsPilot stageSome limited experimental installations
2452WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016EnergyOngoingInstall nuclear powerLimited implementationWashington has one operating nuclear power plant
2453WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016EnergyPlannedInstall smart gridsPilot stageSome smart grid pilots, plans for future expansion
2454WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016EnergyOngoingInstall solar power (e.g. PV, CSP)Limited implementationSome significant installations, but room for more growth
2455WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016EnergyOngoingInstall wind power (e.g. onshore, offshore)Comprehensive implementationNearly two-thirds of Washington's renewable energy (excluding large hydro) comes from wind power
2456WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016EnergyOngoingInstall ocean/tidal/wave powerPilot stageSome tidal power pilots have been undertaken
2457WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016EnergyOngoingMeasure energy productivity (e.g. GDP per unit of energy)Comprehensive implementationThe state energy office tracks this and other indicators
2458WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016EnergyOngoingPromote demand-side management programsComprehensive implementationNumerous energy efficiency and conservation policies
2459WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016EnergyOngoingReform utility revenue policies and rate structuresLimited implementationInitial restructuring of utility rate structures has begun
2460WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016EnergyOngoingReplace coal-fired/inefficient power stationsComprehensive implementationOnly coal power plant will cease coal combustion in 2025
2461WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016EnergyOngoingSet energy efficiency resource standards (EERS)Comprehensive implementationLarge utilities in state have mandate to pursue all cost-effective conservation
2462WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016FinanceOngoingAdopt feed in tariff for renewablesLimited implementationSmall feed-in tariff for solar electricity
2463WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016FinancePlannedEnable PACE (long term property tax based loans) financingUnknownNo information disclosed
2464WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016FinanceOngoingEstablish GHG trading programComprehensive implementationClean 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.
2465WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016FinanceOngoing Increase awareness/engage public on financing mechanisms and incentives for energy efficiency/clean energyLimited implementationSome outreach programs
2466WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016FinanceOngoing Invest in clean tech R&DLimited implementationWashington Clean Energy Fund exists for this purpose
2467WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016FinanceOngoingPromote on-bill financingLimited implementationSome utility programs have this feature
2468WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016FinanceOngoingProvide loans/guarantees for energy efficiency/clean energyLimited implementationSome lenders provide this feature
2469WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016FinanceOngoingProvide tax incentives for clean energyLimited implementationSome tax breaks for clean energy
2470WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016FinanceOngoingSupport clean tech clustersLimited implementationPrograms to promote core businesses in Washington
2471WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016FinanceOngoingSupport clean tech companiesComprehensive implementationNumerous programs and policies to accomplish this
2472WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016FinanceOngoingSupport green manufacturingLimited implementationSome programs and incentives for this purpose
2473WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016GovernanceOngoingCollaborate with cities/local governments in reducing emissions/increasing resilienceComprehensive implementationExtensive partnerships with cities and counties
2474WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016GovernanceOngoingCollaborate with national governments in reducing emissions/increasing resilienceComprehensive implementationWorking with governments throughout world on climate policy
2475WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016GovernanceOngoingCollaborate with other states/regions in reducing emissions/increasing resiliencComprehensive implementationPacific Coast Collaborative, Under2 MOU, United States Climate Alliance, numerous bilateral agreements
2476WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016GovernanceOngoingSupport businesses in reducing emissions/increasing resilienceLimited implementationOutreach programs, collaborative regulatory approach
2477WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016IndustryOngoingImprove energy efficiency of industrial processesComprehensive implementationNumerous outreach and utility incentive programs
2478WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016IndustryOngoingPromote industrial symbiosis/industrial ecology programsLimited implementationOutreach programs
2479WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016IndustryOngoingPromote reduced packagingLimited implementationOutreach programs, Local regulations on packaging
2480WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016Land useOngoingEstablish guidelines for siting renewable powerComprehensive implementationMust receive regulatory approval through siting council
2481WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016Land useOngoing Promote conservation efforts for natural areasComprehensive implementationExtensive programs
2482WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016Land useOngoingPromote sustainable coastal ecosystem managementComprehensive implementationExtensive programs
2483WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016Land useOngoingPromote sustainable forest managementComprehensive implementationExtensive programs
2484WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016Land useOngoingUndertake environmental impact assessmentComprehensive implementationWashington one of few states with SEPA law
2485WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016TransportOngoingMass Transit: Adopt bus rapid transitComprehensive implementationImplemented in largest cities in Washington
2486WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016TransportOngoingMass Transit: Improve fuel efficiency of trains (e.g. efficient engines, regenerative braking, energy storage, etc.)Comprehensive implementationIncluded in two major funding packages passed by voters
2487WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016TransportOngoingMass Transit: Improve metro services (e.g. increase routes, improve stations, reduce fares, etc.)Comprehensive implementationIncluded in two major funding packages passed by voters
2488WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016TransportOngoingMass Transit: Improve rail services (e.g. increase routes, improve stations, reduce fares, etc.)Comprehensive implementationIncluded in two major funding packages passed by voters
2489WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016TransportOngoing Mass Transit: Promote smart logistics (e.g. real-time information)Comprehensive implementationIncluded in two major funding packages passed by voters
2490WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016TransportOngoingMass Transit: Switch freight from trucks to railLimited implementationSome work toward increased intermodalism, but limited rail
2491WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016TransportOngoingPrivate Transport: Increase awareness/engage public on private transport measuresComprehensive implementationNumerous outreach efforts
2492WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016TransportOngoingPrivate Transport: Install electric vehicle charging infrastructure (i.e. home, work, highways, etc.)Comprehensive implementationNumerous policy initiatives and VW penalty funding focus
2493WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016TransportOngoingPrivate Transport: Promote alternative fuel  production (e.g. biofuels, natural gas, hydrogen, etc.)Limited implementationSome biofuls production but has faced economic hardship
2494WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016TransportOngoingPrivate Transport: Set/strengthen fuel economy standards for cars/trucksComprehensive implementationWashington has adopted California tailpipe standards
2495WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016TransportOngoingPrivate Transport: Set GHG emissions standardsComprehensive implementationPart of California tailpipe standards
2496WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016TransportPlannedPrivate Transport: Set manufacturing requirements (e.g. zero-emission vehicle standard)UnknownProposed but not implemented
2497WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016TransportOngoingPrivate Transport: Switch to electric/hybrid vehicles in cars/taxis/government fleetsComprehensive implementationNumerous initiatives and policies in place
2498WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016TransportOngoingPrivate Transport: Switch to other lower-carbon fuel in cars/taxis/government fleets (e.g. biofuels, hydrogen, etc.Limited implementationMost interest is in electric transport, some CNG interest
2499WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016WasteOngoingAdopt source separation policies (e.g. collection for dry recyclables, organic compostable waste, etc.)Comprehensive implementationStatewide policies and implementation
2500WashingtonUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201771837002016WasteOngoingEstablish waste reduction/recycling planComprehensive implementationSeveral plans have been developed and are in use

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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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