Policy coverage:
Policy matrix and sectoral coverage
The matrix below provides an overview of what constitutes comprehensive climate policy coverage (details are provided here). The options were identified based on policies that are generally agreed to contribute to emissions reductions (IPCC, 2014), represent sector-level example policies, which have been successful in specific contexts (UNFCCC, 2018; UNEP, 2019), or are expected to result in sufficient sectoral transformation to achieve emissions reductions (Mitchell et al., 2011; GEA, 2012; OECD/IEA and IRENA, 2017; IEA, 2018, 2019). For a complete list of climate policies in this country, see the table at the bottom of the page.
Policy option | Related policies | Change activity | Energy efficiency | Renewables | Other low carbon | Non-energy |
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Strategy for material efficiency |
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Support for energy efficiency in industrial production |
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Energy reporting and audits |
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Performance and equipment standards |
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Support scheme for renewables |
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Support scheme for CCS |
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Support scheme for fuel switch |
Country has not adopted this policy option. |
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Carbon dioxide removal technology development |
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Incentives to reduce CH4 from fuel exploration and production |
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Incentives to reduce landfill CH4 |
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Incentives to reduce N2O from industrial processes |
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Incentives to reduce F-gases |
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Overarching carbon pricing scheme or emissions limit |
Country has not adopted this policy option. |
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Energy and other taxes |
Country has not adopted this policy option. |
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Policy option | Related policies | Change activity | Energy efficiency | Renewables | Other low carbon | Non-energy |
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Urban planning strategies |
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Building codes and standards as well as support for highly efficient construction |
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Performance and equipment standards as well as support for highly efficient appliances |
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Support scheme for heating and cooling |
Country has not adopted this policy option. |
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Support scheme for hot water and cooking |
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Energy and other taxes |
Country has not adopted this policy option. |
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Policy option | Related policies | Change activity | Energy efficiency | Renewables | Other low carbon | Non-energy |
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Standards and support for sustainable agricultural practices and use of agricultural products |
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Incentives to reduce CO2 emissions from agriculture |
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Incentives to reduce CH4 emissions from agriculture |
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Incentives to reduce N2O emissions from agriculture |
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Incentives to reduce deforestation and enhance afforestation and reforestation |
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Sustainability standards for biomass use |
Country has not adopted this policy option. |
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List of climate policies in United States of America
Policy name | Sector | Policy type | Decision date |
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Atomic Energy Act | 1954 | ||
Clean Air Act | 1970 | ||
Industrial Technologies Program: BestPractices | 1970 | ||
National Environmental Policy Act | 1970 | ||
Reorganization Plan No. 3 (EPA Establishment) | 1970 | ||
Stationary Engines (NESHAP) standards | 1970 | ||
US Transport compliance and enforcement Program | 1970 |