Idaho Climate Change Activities Toni Hardesty Idaho Department of Environmental Quality

Idaho Climate Change State Actions Executive Order on Greenhouse Gases by Governor Otter on May 2007 Executive Order on Greenhouse Gases by Governor Otter on May 2007 –Develop statewide greenhouse gas emission inventory –Develop baseline inventories and emission reduction plans for each state agency –Coordinate among state agencies –Develop further recommendations

Additional State Actions Joined the Climate Registry Joined the Climate Registry Developing Telecommuting Policy Developing Telecommuting Policy Established 25 x 25 renewable fuel effort Established 25 x 25 renewable fuel effort Joined the National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency Joined the National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency Joined as observer in the Western States Climate Initiative Joined as observer in the Western States Climate Initiative Developing Carbon Sequestration Plan Developing Carbon Sequestration Plan

Benefits Reduce greenhouse gases Reduce greenhouse gases Reduce energy consumption Reduce energy consumption Long-term cost savings Long-term cost savings Reduce other air pollutants and improve localized air quality Reduce other air pollutants and improve localized air quality