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2009 Executive Order
Washington's Leadership on Climate Change
2009 Executive Order
May 21, 2009
Gov. Chris Gregoire has ordered state actions to reduce climate-changing greenhouse gas emissions, to increase transportation and fuel-conservation options for Washington residents, and protect our state’s water supplies and vulnerable coastal areas.
The Executive Order directs state agencies to:
- Continue to work with six other Western states and four Canadian provinces in the Western Climate Initiative to develop a regional emissions reduction program design.
- Work with the federal and Washington's congressional delegation to help design a national program that reflects state priorities.
- Work with companies that emit 25,000 metric tons or more each year to develop emission reduction strategies and industry emissions benchmarks to make sure 2020 reduction targets are met.
- Work with TransAlta to reduce emissions from the company’s coal-fired power plant near Centralia by more than half.
- Work with DNR to develop a forestry offset program and other financial incentives for the forestry and forest products industry.
- Work on low-carbon fuel standards or alternative requirements to reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector.
- Join with WSDOT, other West Coast states and the private sector to make alternative fuels, including electricity for plug-in vehicles, available along the West Coast highway and adjoining metropolitan centers.
- Address the impacts of climate change, including rising sea levels and the risks to water supplies.
- Increase transit options, such as buses, light rail, and ride-share programs, and give Washington residents more choices for reducing the effect of transportation emissions.
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