Region 8
Serving Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming and 27 Tribal Nations
Climate Change in EPA Region 8 States
States in EPA Region 8 are addressing climate change through various means. In addition to reducing greenhouse gases, their activities are realizing co-benefits such as lower energy bills, improved air quality, less traffic congestion, and increased energy security. The following charts illustrate the actions being taken by our six states:
| Programs | CO | MT | ND | SD | UT | WY |
| Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Climate Action Plan | X | X | X | |||
| Climate Registry | X | X | ||||
| Western Climate Initiative - Partner | X | X | ||||
| Western Climate Initiative - Observer | X | X | ||||
| Renewable Portfolio Standard - Mandatory | X | X | ||||
| Renewable Portfolio Standard - Voluntary | X | X | X | |||
| MidWest GHG Reduction Accord - Observer | X | |||||
| State Adaptation Plan | X |
Links to Climate Change Information in the Region 8 States
Greenhouse Gas Inventories - 2007
Colorado Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Reference Case Projections 1990-2020
Montana Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Reference Case Projections 1990-2020
South Dakota Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Reference Case Projections 1990-2020
Utah Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Reference Case Projections 1990-2020
Wyoming Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Reference Case Projections 1990-2020
Climate Action Plans
Colorado Climate Action Plan, November 2007
Montana Climate Change Action Plan, November 2007
Utah Blue Ribbon Advisory Council on Climate Change and Final Report, October 2007
EPA’s State Program
EPA’s State Climate and Energy Program helps states develop clean energy policies and programs, which can reduce energy costs, improve air quality and public health, and help achieve economic development goals. EPA provides states with and advises them on proven, cost-effective best practices, peer exchange opportunities, and analytical tools. Visit this Program at:
http://www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/energy-programs/state-and-local/state.html