Montana
Climate Change Advisory Committee
Recognizing the profound consequences that global warming could have on the economy, environment, and quality of life in Montana, Governor Brian Schweitzer issued a letter on December 13, 2005, directing the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) to establish a Climate Change Advisory Committee (CCAC). Under this initiative, the CCAC evaluated state-level greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction opportunities in various sectors of Montana’s economy while taking into consideration the Governor’s charge to develop policy recommendations that would “save money, conserve energy, and bolster the Montana economy.” MDEQ Director Richard Opper appointed a broad-based group of 18 Montana citizens to the CCAC. The CCAC was supported by a panel of scientific experts, public and private sector technical and policy specialists, and staff from MDEQ. These individuals evaluated options and made recommendations on existing programs in Montana, policies to reduce GHG emissions, and the potential cost of those policies.
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Member Since:
May 2007
Registry Contact:
Richard Opper
Director
Montana Department of Environmental Quality
1100 North Last Chance Gulch
P.O. Box 200901
Helena, MT 59620-0901
(406) 841-5200
