Oct
14
2009
Climate Action Council Recommendations to be Implemented
By Executive Order dated July 30, 2009, Governor Granholm put into motion the climate action plan recommended by the Michigan Climate Action Council. She set goals of a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions below 2005 levels by 2020, and an 80% reduction by 2050. The MDEQ was directed to begin tracking progress toward this goal beginning in 2012. Implementation measures include developing:
- Building codes to adopt higher energy efficiency standards;
- Strategies for reducing vehicular congestions;
- An eco-driver program to improve driving patterns and practices;
- Practices for implementing carbon sequesteration practices in agriculture and forestry;
- A statewide truck idling program; and
- Adaptation plans for state.
54 climate mitigation actions form the basis of the climate action plan.
Tags: alternative energy, carbon sequestering, climate change, global warming, Michigan alternative energy, Michigan energy, Michigan Public Service Commission
Energy | Bruce Goodman | 14 October 2009 |
