Abstract
State-level climate policies in the U.S. have been attracting world-wide attention. A normative concept of civil governance has been set forth to support such policies. This paper analyses state-level greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets and mitigation policies in the utility and transportation sectors, and identifies their limitations. While several advanced policies have been taken at the state level, such initiatives alone cannot yield desirable outcomes in terms of stabilising global climate. Difficulties in meeting increasing demands for electric power and delivering on effective transportation policies as well as lack of expertise, institutional capacity and financial resources are pointed out.
