**Climate Change - What can you do??**
What is the State of Vermont doing about this problem?:
August 2009 - The Climate Neutral Working Group (CNWG) releases the Third Biennial Report as required by Executive Order #14-03. The report provides updates regarding Vermont State Government's efforts to meet the goals of the Executive Order. It also outlines potential future strategies, and ongoing related efforts to address climate change. October 2008 - The Climate Change Transition Team (CCTT) releases Proposed Draft Work Plans Developed From The Recommendations of Governor’s Commission on Climate Change (GCCC) Report . Click here to view the CCTT Proposed Draft Work Plans(Cover and Pages 1-127) (765 KB). Other supporting documents / plans referenced by the CCTT include: Final Report of the Governor’s Commission on Climate Change (available below) Vermont 25 x ’25 Initiative – Preliminary Findings and Goals (VT Dept. of Public Service – Jan 2008) Vermont Comprehensive Energy Plan – Public Review Draft (VT Dept. of Public Service – May 2008) VTrans Climate Change Action Plan (June 2008) Life Beyond Garbage: Vermont Waste Reduction and Diversion Strategies (VT ANR – May 2008) May 2008 - Final proposed Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) rule has been approved and will become effective May 30th, 2008. For more information about the rule click here. Other related Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative information click here. October 2007 – The Governor’s Commission on Climate Change (GCCC) approves final report. Please visit the links below to view / download the final report and Agency of Natural Resources press release: ANR Press Release: ANR Press Release - 10/26/07. Governor’s Commission on Climate Change - Final report: GCCC Report (Cover and Pages 1-10) (150 KB). GCCC Appendix 1 (Executive Order #07-05) (56 KB). GCCC Appendix 2 (Plenary Group Report & Appendices) (3 MB). Final Vermont Greenhouse Gas Inventory & Projections 1990-2030 (785 KB). GCCC Appendix 3 (GCCC Deliberation Matrix) (270 KB). GCCC Appendix 4 (Quick Tips For CO2 reduction) (75 KB).
September 2006 marks the kickoff of the comprehensive statewide climate change planning effort established by Executive Order 07-05. This effort will be led by the Governor's Commission on Climate Change (GCCC) and a Plenary Group of individuals representing a diversity of Vermont-specific expertise and interests. For more information visit the GCCC Website.

Released April 2007- the Second Biennial Report of The Climate Neutral Working Group.

Released April 2005, the First Biennial Report of the Climate Neutral Working Group.

In September 2003, Governor Jim Douglas signed Executive Order 14-03 which replaces Executive Order 11-02 and strengthens the directives aimed at GHG emissions reductions.

In August 2002, Governor Howard Dean signed Executive Order 11-02 aimed at improving energy efficiency and reducing GHG emissions from state government buildings and operations.

As a member of  The Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers, the State of Vermont has participated in the creation, region-wide adoption, and first steps towards implementation of the Climate Change Action Plan.

In order to estimate the magnitude of GHGs being emitted from the state of Vermont, it is important to conduct emission inventories.  The Vermont Department of Public Service (DPS) estimated Vermont's greenhouse gas emissions for the 1990 baseyear in their publication - "Fueling Vermont's Future".  The Air Division will update this inventory periodically for more recent years using the latest available inventory methodology, emission factors, and global warming potential (GWP) data.  Click here to see updated estimates for 1990 calculated by the Air Division. This inventory effort is being expanded to estimate emissions for years post-1990.

 

Comments or questions? -  contact Jeff Merrell

Updated 10/30/08