Washington officials present final Comprehensive Climate Action Plan with 135 measures, 33 near‑term priorities

Washington state officials on the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) team on a public call unveiled the final Comprehensive Climate Action Plan, a planning document that compiles 135 greenhouse‑gas reduction measures across seven economic sectors and flags 33 high‑priority measures for near‑term action.

Riley Ellison, Climate Pollution Reduction Planning Lead at the Washington Department of Ecology, said the CCAP was developed over nearly two years using greenhouse‑gas modeling, stakeholder engagement and review of existing state laws. ‘‘This plan identifies multiple pathways and actions for climate action to reduce emissions and meet our statewide greenhouse gas limits,’’ Ellison said, adding that the CCAP aims to deliver community co‑benefits such as lower energy costs and improved public health.

Sarah Pagoda, federal policy and program alignment manager at the Washington State Department of Commerce, walked through seven cross‑cutting recommendations distilled from the plan. They include building…