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Reducing GHGs from Mobile Sources at the State Level

Reducing GHGs from Mobile Sources at the State Level. 2008 National Air Quality Conference Jeffrey Ang-Olson April 8, 2008. Introduction – State Climate Action Plans. Why state level approach is important Can have large impacts – 34 of 75 largest GHG sources in the world are U.S. states

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Reducing GHGs from Mobile Sources at the State Level

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  1. Reducing GHGs from Mobile Sources at the State Level 2008 National Air Quality Conference Jeffrey Ang-Olson April 8, 2008

  2. Introduction – State Climate Action Plans • Why state level approach is important • Can have large impacts – 34 of 75 largest GHG sources in the world are U.S. states • States are testing grounds for emerging policy • State actions can build political support at federal level • This presentation reviews experience in 8 states • AZ, CO, MN, MT, NC, NM, VT, WA

  3. GHGs and Transportation Sector • After electricity generation, transportation is leading source of U.S. GHG emissions • Transportation sector accounts for 28% of GHGs nationally – much higher in some states

  4. U.S. Transportation GHG Emissions by Source, 2005

  5. Approach to Plan Development • Center for Climate Strategies (CCS) has helped many states develop their plans • Plans propose specific policies and programs for consideration by the state legislature or implementation by state agency • Stakeholder groups convened to develop policies aimed at meeting state emission goals 36 states have developed or are developing a climate plan

  6. Role of Stakeholder Groups • Transportation is one of several key areas for policy development

  7. Transportation Stakeholder Groups Typically include 15-20 members representing: • state departments of environment • state departments of transportation • state departments of energy • MPOs • local governments • non-profits • alternative fuels advocacy groups • academia • transportation industry groups • other private industry

  8. Step-Wise Plan Process • Step 1: Develop initial statewide GHG inventories and projections • Step 2: Draft a catalog of possible GHG policy options • Step 3: Identify initial draft priority policy options for evaluation • Step 4: Develop proposals for draft policy option design • Step 5: Quantify potential GHG reduction and cost of draft policy options • Step 6: Define implementation mechanisms, related policies and programs, and feasibility issues • Step 7: Iterate to final consensus on draft policy options through voting by plenary group • Step 8: Finalize recommendations and report

  9. Types of Strategies Included in Plans • Pay-as-you drive insurance • Non-road measures • Emissions reduction measures for diesel vehicles • HDV anti-idling measures • GHG emissions standards for LDVs • Smart growth measures • Clean car purchase incentives • Promotion of transit • Alternative fuels

  10. Frequency of Strategy Inclusion

  11. Strategy Effectiveness (examples)

  12. Looking Ahead • At least nine other states are developing climate action plans • States adopting selected policy recommendations • WA per-capita VMT reduction goals • AZ clean car GHG standards • As states gain experience, policies and quantification methods will continue to be refined

  13. Questions or Comments? Jeffrey Ang-Olson jangolson@icfi.com 415-677-7110

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