Energy & Environment
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States play a central role in managing natural resources and protecting the environment because they are responsible for implementing most federal environmental programs. States are also often the first to develop programs and policies in areas where the federal government has not yet acted. Protecting water resources; ensuring an adequate, reliable energy supply; addressing climate change; dealing with hazardous wastes … State policymakers play vital roles in tackling these and many other important environmental challenges. CSG’s Energy and Environment Policy Group tracks national conditions and emerging trends, identifies innovative and effective solutions, and transforms these solutions into viable policy positions and response projects. |
Resources
Energy & Environment Task Force |
THE COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS 
VIDEO: CSG Spring Conference Tackles Issues
Learn about the serious issues hundreds of state officials discussed in the wake of the current economic recession and the federal stimulus package.
VIDEO: CSG Hosts Governors' Roundtable
West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin, Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer and Idaho Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter join a roundtable to discuss everything from the federal stimulus and how its affecting the states to education and health care at CSG's Spring Conference.
States Strengthen Graduation Requirements
States across the Midwest are strengthening graduation requirements. The June Stateline Midwest also focuses on changes to home foreclosure laws, more aggressive regulatory actions on invasive species and state tax credits for the film industry.
affecting state governments.
