This study compiles and updates the findings of 16 comprehensive state climate action plans and extrapolates the results to the nation. The study then takes those results and using a widely accepted econometric model projects the national impact of these policies on employment, incomes, gross domestic product (GDP) and consumer energy prices. Finally, using the bottom-up data developed by the states and aggregated here, the study models the national impact of major features of the Kerry-Lieberman climate bill under consideration in Congress in 2010. These state action plans and supporting assessments were proposed by over 1,500 stakeholders and technical work group experts appointed by 16 governors and state legislatures to address climate, energy and economic needs through comprehensive, fact-based, consensus-driven, climate action planning processes conducted over the past five years with facilitative and technical assistance by the Center for Climate Strategies. Findings show potential national improvements from implementation of a top set of 23 major sector-based policies and measures drawn from state plans.

Parent map for Oldham County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:22,000.

Parent map for El Paso County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:9,000.

Parent map for Loving County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:33,000.

Parent map for El Paso County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:9,000.

Parent map for Yoakum County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:23,000.

Parent map for Parmer County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:23,000.

Index map for Cochran County, Texas showing the distribution of census blocks and smaller inset areas for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:70,622.

Parent map for Dallam County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:19,000.

Index map for Oldham County, Texas showing the distribution of census blocks and smaller inset areas for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:135,102.

Parent map for Deaf Smith County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:29,000.

Index map for Winkler County, Texas showing the distribution of census blocks and smaller inset areas for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:77,786.

Parent map for Culberson County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:21,000.

Parent map for Parmer County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:23,000.

Parent map for Gaines County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:24,000.

Parent map for Hudspeth County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:31,000.

Parent map for Oldham County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:22,000.

Parent map for Hartley County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:23,000.

Parent map for Deaf Smith County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:29,000.

Parent map for Bailey County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:29,000.

Parent map for Cochran County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:23,000.

Index map for Parmer County, Texas showing the distribution of census blocks and smaller inset areas for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:70,622.

Parent map for Loving County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:33,000.

Parent map for Andrews County, Texas showing the area of one geographic block for which the U.S. Census Bureau collected data. The plotted map scale is 1:24,000.