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New York State Climate Action Plan
Interim Report - November 9, 2010

This Interim Report is presented by sections and chapters and, following this list, as a compiled report in three sections.

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The Climate Action Plan Interim Report formal comment period closed on February 7. The Climate Action Council is not rejecting comments received after February 7, but no decision has been made on whether late comments will be considered. Comments may be submitted electronically at http://www.nyclimatecomments.us. Written comments may be submitted to the following address:

Climate Action Plan
NYSERDA
17 Columbia Circle
Albany, NY 12203-6399

New York State Climate Action Plan Interim Report - Separate Sections

Introductory Sections and Chapters

Cover [1 page, 165 kb]
Photo Credit [1 page, 50 kb]
Table of Contents [1 page, 82 kb]
Acknowledgments [2 pages, 77 kb]
Members of the New York State Climate Action Council [1 page, 73 kb]
Executive Summary [6 pages, 646 kb]
Overview [53 pages, 3.1 MB]
Chapter 1. Background [9 pages, 273 kb]
Chapter 2. Climate Projections and Vulnerabilities [24 pages, 2.4 MB]
Chapter 3. Inventory and Forecast of New York State's Greenhouse Gas Emissions [15 pages, 399 kb]
Chapter 4. Envisioning a Low-Carbon Future 2050 [7 pages, 260 kb]
Chapter 5. Overview of Mitigation Policy Development [13 pages, 390 kb]
Chapter 6. Residential, Commercial/Institutional and Industrial Mitigation [34 pages, 460 kb]
Chapter 7. Transportation and Land Use Mitigation [33 pages, 523 kb]
Chapter 8. Power Supply and Delivery Mitigation [30 pages, 689 kb]
Chapter 9. Agriculture, Forestry, and Waste Management Mitigation [27 pages, 413 kb]
Chapter 10. Research and Development Needs to Achieve a Low-Carbon Economy [26 pages, 314 kb]
Chapter 11. Adapting to Climate Change [86 pages, 570 kb]
Chapter 12. Multi-Sector Policies and Issues [12 pages, 226 kb]
Chapter 13. Stimulating a Clean Energy Economy in New York [23 pages, 538 kb]
Chapter 14. National and Regional Action and Coordination [18 pages, 222 kb]
Chapter 15. Acronyms and Abbreviations [6 pages, 158 kb]

Appendices

A. Executive Order Establishing the New York Climate Action Council [4 pages, 108 kb]
B. Description of New York State Climate Action Council Process [22 pages, 160 kb]
C. Members of the Integration Advisory Panel and Technical Work Groups [7 pages, 176 kb]
D. Overview of Current New York State Climate and Energy Policies [4 pages, 116 kb]
E. Methods for Quantification [38 pages, 461 kb]
F. 2050 Visioning: Brookhaven National Laboratory Report [43 pages, 633 kb]
G. Electric Vehicle Workgroup Report [11 pages, 215 kb]
H. ClimAID Summary Report [58 pages, 5.7 MB]

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New York State Climate Action Plan Interim Report - Compiled Parts

Interim Report Executive Summary and Overview - [59 pages, 4.0 MB]
Interim Report Part 1 - Cover, Introductory Sections and Chapters 1 - 15 [428 pages, 11.8 MB]
Interim Report Part 2 - Appendices A through H [215 pages, 8.0 MB]

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Associated Reports

Several associated reports are described below, including links to the full reports:

New York State Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and Forecast 1990-2030 [October, 2010] (coming soon)
- I&F Part 1 - Cover, Introductory Sections and Chapters 1 - 8 [xx pages, yy MB]
- I&F Part 2 - Appendices A through K [xx pages, yy MB]
Technical Potential of Technologies and Best Practices (coming soon)
Adaptation Technical Work Group Recommendations - Full Descriptions
Report of the New York State Sea Level Rise Task Force

The New York State Sea Level Rise Task Force has prepared a report of its findings and recommendations for adapting to sea level rise and submitted the report to the State Legislature on December 31, 2010. The task force report is referenced in, but is not part of, the Climate Action Plan Interim Report. Stakeholders with interest in adaptation to the effects of sea level rise may also wish to review and comment on the coastal zones recommendations included in Chapter 11 of the Interim Report.

Information on the State Sea Level Rise Task Force is available at http://www.dec.ny.gov/energy/45202.html.

The State Sea Level Rise Task Force Report and comments received on the public-review draft are available at http://www.dec.ny.gov/energy/67778.html.

ClimAID: An Integrated Assessment for Effective Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in New York State

The ClimAID project was undertaken by a team of university and research scientists to provide decision-makers with information on New York State's vulnerability to climate change and to facilitate the development of adaptation strategies informed by both local experience and scientific knowledge. Funded by NYSERDA, this state-level assessment of climate change impacts is specifically geared to assist in the development of adaptation strategies. It acknowledges the need to plan for and adapt to climate change impacts in a range of sectors: Water Resources, Coastal Zones, Ecosystems, Agriculture, Energy, Transportation, Telecommunications, and Public Health.
The draft summary report appears as Appendix H to the Climate Action Plan Interim Report and is also available at http://www.nyserda.org/programs/environment/emep/climate_change_newyork_impacts.asp. The full technical report is forthcoming.