The U.S. Climate Alliance, which was established in 2017, is a bipartisan coalition of governors committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This commitment is consistent with the goals of the Paris Agreement which aims to strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change and undertake ambitious efforts to combat and adapt to its effects. What was once a commitment of 16 states and Puerto Rico is continuing to grow in participation and deduction. This Alliance has pledged to implement policies aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, track and report their progress and facilitate new and existing policies to reduce emissions and promote clean energy deployment.
Since its inception in 2017, this alliance has reduced the country’s collective greenhouse gas emissions 14 percent below 2005 levels which is halfway toward our participation of the U.S. Paris Agreement target for 2025. By establishing more ambitious emission reduction targets, this alliance is capable of making a significant impact on global emissions through its leadership and action and continues to identify innovative alternatives and works on strategic partnerships to grow clean energy economies.
Participating states include: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Each Climate Alliance state has their own timelines and requirements.
Click here to download the latest U.S. Climate Alliance Fact Sheet for more information.
Additional Resources
CARB – The Refrigerant Management Program (RMP) requires facilities with refrigeration systems containing more than 50 pounds of high-GWP refrigerant to conduct and report periodic leak inspections, promptly repair leaks; and keep service records on site. The regulation also requires service practices intended to minimize refrigerant emissions. Read More>
- CARB Service Technicians
- CARB Distributors/Wholesalers and Reclaimers
- CARB Rules for Businesses with Refrigeration Systems
- SNAP Substitutes in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- SNAP Regulations including Rules 19-23
- Questions and Answers About SNAP Alternatives
- EPA Ozone-Depleting Substances – This page provides information on compounds recognized as ozone-depleting substances (ODS) under the Montreal Protocol.
- EPA Stationary Refrigeration Leak Repair Requirements including Section 608 of the Clean Air Act.
- DOE Compliance Certification Database Walk-In Coolers and Freezers – Doors
- DOE Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-in Cooler and Freezer Refrigeration Systems; Final Rule