State Policy Description
Idaho - State Energy / Climate Plan
Policy Components Questions
- 1. Does the state have an energy plan? Yes
- 2. Does the energy plan cover multiple sectors? Yes
- 3. Does the plan provide for tracking and/or reporting protocols for state agencies? Yes
- 4. Is there a set schedule for plan updates? Yes
- 5. Does the plan address GHG emissions or does the state have a climate action plan? Yes
Policy Component information last updated July 30 2018
Description
State energy plans (SEPs) are developed in order to provide guidance for meeting current and future energy needs sustainably, reliably, and cost-effectively. While the motivations for developing a SEP are likely to vary across states, most state plans address emerging environmental and energy security concerns. These two sources of motivations are most obvious in the use of Climate Action Plans (CAPs), which typically address strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and/or adapt to climate change, and can include cross-sector or economy wide policy recommendations. In many states, CAPs also serve as SEPs. For more information, see the full policy brief.
For more information on the components of the policy see the full policy brief.
