The Western Climate Initiative (WCI)
The Western Climate Initiative is a greenhouse reduction program initiated by the Governors of 5 states, but now including over (in orange).
The model rule was completed in 2006, and the program is currently in the definition stage.
• January 10, 2008 - Subcommittees described Major Options under consideration (www.westernclimateinitiative.org)
• March 2008 – Subcommittees to post recommendations on key elements of regional cap-and-trade program
• May 2008 – Final draft recommendations and economic analysis released
• July 2008 - Draft design of regional cap-and-trade program
Late July, 2008 – Stakeholder meeting to discuss draft design
• August 2008 - Partners release design recommendations for a regional cap-and-trade program
Environmental Responsibility for a Greener Future
Participants: Arizona, British Columbia, California, Manitoba, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington
Observers: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Wyoming