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Date July 28, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-876T Title

Climate Change Adaptation: Aligning Funding with Strategic Priorities

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, July 28, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION Aligning Funding with Strategic Priorities Statement of David C. Trimble, Director Natural Resources and Environment GAO-11-876T...
Date March 18, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-474R Title

Government Operations: List of Selected Federal Programs That Have Similar or Overlapping Objectives, Provide Similar Services, or Are Fragmented Across Government Missions

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 18, 2011 Congressional Addressees: Subject: List of Selected Federal Programs That Have Similar or Overlapping Objectives, Provide Similar Services, or Are Fragmented Across Government Missions This report supplements our March 1, 2011, report Opportunities to Reduce Potential Duplication in Government Programs, Save Tax Dol...
Date March 3, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-441T Title

Government Operations: Opportunities to Reduce Potential Duplication in Government Programs, Save Tax Dollars, and Enhance Revenue

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Thursday, March 3, 2011 Testimony Before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Opportunities to Reduce Potential Duplication in Government Programs, Save Tax Dollars, and Enhance Revenue Statement of Gene L. Dodaro Comptroller General of the United States GAO-11-441T Mr. Chairman, ...
Date March 1, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-318SP Title

Government Operations: Opportunities to Reduce Potential Duplication in Government Programs, Save Tax Dollars, and Enhance Revenue

United States Government Accountability Office GAO March 2011 Report to Congressional Addressees Opportunities to Reduce Potential Duplication in Government Programs, Save Tax Dollars, and Enhance Revenue GAO-11-318SP Contents Letter Section I GAO Identified Areas of Potential Duplication, Overlap, and Fragmentation, Which, if Effectively Addressed, Could Provide Financial and Other Benefits 1 5 S...
Date Feb. 15, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-345 Title

Climate Change Issues: Options for Addressing Challenges to Carbon Offset Quality

United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2011 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives CLIMATE CHANGE ISSUES Options for Addressing Challenges to Carbon Offset Quality GAO-11-345 February 2011 CLIMATE CHANGE ISSUES Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Options for Addressing Challenges to Carbon Offset Quality Highligh...
Date Oct. 29, 2010 Report No. GAO-11-34 Title

Federal Oil and Gas Leases: Opportunities Exist to Capture Vented and Flared Natural Gas, Which Would Increase Royalty Payments and Reduce Greenhouse Gases

United States Government Accountability Office GAO October 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters FEDERAL OIL AND GAS LEASES Opportunities Exist to Capture Vented and Flared Natural Gas, Which Would Increase Royalty Payments and Reduce Greenhouse Gases GAO-11-34 October 2010 FEDERAL OIL AND GAS LEASES Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Opportunities Exist to Capture Vented and Flared Na...
Date Sept. 23, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-903 Title

Climate Change: A Coordinated Strategy Could Focus Federal Geoengineering Research and Inform Governance Efforts

United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2010 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Science and Technology, House of Representatives CLIMATE CHANGE A Coordinated Strategy Could Focus Federal Geoengineering Research and Inform Governance Efforts GAO-10-903 September 2010 CLIMATE CHANGE Accountability • Integrity • Reliability A Coordinated Strategy Could Focus Federal Geoengi...
Date July 30, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-818 Title

Climate Change: The Quality, Comparability, and Review of Emissions Inventories Vary Between Developed and Developing Nations

United States Government Accountability Office GAO July 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters CLIMATE CHANGE The Quality, Comparability, and Review of Emissions Inventories Vary Between Developed and Developing Nations GAO-10-818 July 2010 CLIMATE CHANGE Highlights Highlights of GAO-10-818, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability The Quality, Comparability, and ...
Date June 16, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-675 Title

Coal Power Plants: Opportunities Exist for DOE to Provide Better Information on the Maturity of Key Technologies to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions

United States Government Accountability Office GAO June 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters COAL POWER PLANTS Opportunities Exist for DOE to Provide Better Information on the Maturity of Key Technologies to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions GAO-10-675 June 2010 COAL POWER PLANTS Highlights Highlights of GAO-10-675, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Opportu...
Date March 18, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-546T Title

Climate Change: Preliminary Observations on Geoengineering Science, Federal Efforts, and Governance Issues

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 12:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, March 18, 2010 Testimony Before the Committee on Science and Technology, House of Representatives CLIMATE CHANGE Preliminary Observations on Geoengineering Science, Federal Efforts, and Governance Issues Statement of Frank Rusco, Director Natural Resources and Environment GAO-10-546T Mar...
Date March 5, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-470 Title

Energy Star Program: Covert Testing Shows the Energy Star Program Certification Process Is Vulnerable to Fraud and Abuse

United States Government Accountability Office GAO March 2010 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate ENERGY STAR PROGRAM Covert Testing Shows the Energy Star Program Certification Process Is Vulnerable to Fraud and Abuse GAO-10-470 March 2010 ENERGY STAR PROGRAM Highlights Highlights of GAO-10-470, a report to the Ranking Member, Committe...
Date Feb. 25, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-336 Title

Vehicle Fuel Economy: NHTSA and EPA's Partnership for Setting Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards Improved Analysis and Should Be Maintained

United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2010 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Energy and Environment, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives VEHICLE FUEL ECONOMY NHTSA and EPA’s Partnership for Setting Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards Improved Analysis and Should Be Maintained GAO-10-336 February 2010 VEHICLE FUEL ECONOMY Highligh...
Date Feb. 24, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-377 Title

Climate Change: Observations on Options for Selling Emissions Allowances in a Cap-and-Trade Program

United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2010 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate CLIMATE CHANGE Observations on Options for Selling Emissions Allowances in a Cap-and-Trade Program GAO-10-377 February 2010 CLIMATE CHANGE Highlights Highlights of GAO-10-377, a report to the Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliabili...
Date Oct. 22, 2009 Report No. GAO-10-175T Title

Climate Change Adaptation: Strategic Federal Planning Could Help Officials Make More Informed Decisions

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, October 22, 2009 Testimony Before the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, House of Representatives CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION Strategic Federal Planning Could Help Officials Make More Informed Decisions Statement of John B. Stephenson, Director Natural Resources and...
Date Oct. 7, 2009 Report No. GAO-10-114SP Title

Climate Change Adaptation: Information on Selected Federal Efforts To Adapt To a Changing Climate (GAO-10-114SP, October 7, 2009), an E-supplement to GAO-10-113

Climate Change Adaptation: Information On Selected Federal Efforts To Adapt To A Changing Climate (GAO-10-114SP, October 7, 2009), an E-supplement to GAO-10-113 Read the Full Report: Climate Change Adaptation: Strategic Federal Planning Could Help Government Officials Make More Informed Decisions (GAO-10-113) Background Information Instructions for Viewing and Printing This E-Supplement Background...
Date Oct. 7, 2009 Report No. GAO-10-113 Title

Climate Change Adaptation: Strategic Federal Planning Could Help Government Officials Make More Informed Decisions

United States Government Accountability Office GAO October 2009 Report to the Chairman, Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, House of Representatives CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION Strategic Federal Planning Could Help Government Officials Make More Informed Decisions GAO-10-113 October 2009 CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION Highlights Highlights of GAO-10-113, a report to the Chairman, ...
Date Aug. 4, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-950T Title

Climate Change Policy: Preliminary Observations on Options for Distributing Emissions Allowances and Revenue under a Cap-and-Trade Program

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, August 4, 2009 Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate CLIMATE CHANGE POLICY Preliminary Observations on Options for Distributing Emissions Allowances and Revenue under a Cap-andTrade Program Statement of John Stephenson, Director Natural Resources & Environment GAO-09-950T...
Date July 8, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-724R Title

Climate Change Trade Measures: Considerations for U.S. Policy Makers

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 8, 2009 The Honorable Max Baucus Committee on Finance, Chairman United States Senate Subject: Climate Change Trade Measures: Considerations for U.S. Policy Makers Dear Mr. Chairman: Changes in the earth’s climate attributable to increased concentrations of greenhouse gases may have significant environmental and economic imp...
Date July 8, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-875T Title

Climate Change Trade Measures: Estimating Industry Effects

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, July 8, 2009 Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate CLIMATE CHANGE TRADE MEASURES Estimating Industry Effects Statement of Loren Yager, Director International Affairs and Trade GAO-09-875T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to appear...
Date June 9, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-493 Title

Federal Energy and Fleet Management: Plug-in Vehicles Offer Potential Benefits, but High Costs and Limited Information Could Hinder Integration into the Federal Fleet

United States Government Accountability Office GAO June 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters FEDERAL ENERGY AND FLEET MANAGEMENT Plug-in Vehicles Offer Potential Benefits, but High Costs and Limited Information Could Hinder Integration into the Federal Fleet GAO-09-493 June 2009 FEDERAL ENERGY AND FLEET MANAGEMENT Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-493, a report to congressional requesters Account...
Date June 8, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-554 Title

Aviation and Climate Change: Aircraft Emissions Expected to Grow, but Technological and Operational Improvements and Government Policies Can Help Control Emissions

United States Government Accountability Office GAO June 2009 Report to Congressional Committees AVIATION AND CLIMATE CHANGE Aircraft Emissions Expected to Grow, but Technological and Operational Improvements and Government Policies Can Help Control Emissions GAO-09-554 June 2009 AVIATION AND CLIMATE CHANGE Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-554, a report to congressional committees Accountability Int...
Date March 25, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-534T Title

Climate Change: Observations on Federal Efforts to Adapt to a Changing Climate

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Wednesday, March 25, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives CLIMATE CHANGE Observations on Federal Efforts to Adapt to a Changing Climate Statement of John Stephenson, Director Natural Resources & Environment GAO-...
Date March 5, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-456T Title

Climate Change: Observations on the Potential Role of Carbon Offsets in Climate Change Legislation

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Thursday, March 5, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives CLIMATE CHANGE Observations on the Potential Role of Carbon Offsets in Climate Change Legislation Statement of John Stephenson, Director Natural Resources ...
Date Feb. 24, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-423T Title

Climate Change Science: High Quality Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data are a Cornerstone of Programs to Address Climate Change

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, February 24, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment, Committee on Science and Technology, House of Representatives CLIMATE CHANGE SCIENCE High Quality Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data are a Cornerstone of Programs to Address Climate Change Statement of John Stephens...
Date Jan. 22, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-324T Title

Real Property: Infrastructure Investment Presents Opportunities to Address Long-standing Real Property Backlogs and Reduce Energy Consumption

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, January 22, 2009 Testimony Before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives REAL PROPERTY Infrastructure Investment Presents Opportunities to Address Long-standing Real Property Backlogs and Reduce Energy Consumption Statement of Terrell G. Dorn, Direct...
Date Sept. 30, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-977 Title

Federal Energy Management: Addressing Challenges through Better Plans and Clarifying the Greenhouse Gas Emission Measure Will Help Meet Long-term Goals for Buildings

United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters FEDERAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT Addressing Challenges through Better Plans and Clarifying the Greenhouse Gas Emission Measure Will Help Meet Long-term Goals for Buildings GAO-08-977 September 2008 FEDERAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-977, a report to congressional requesters Accounta...
Date Aug. 29, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-1048 Title

Carbon Offsets: The U.S. Voluntary Market Is Growing, but Quality Assurance Poses Challenges for Market Participants

United States Government Accountability Office GAO August 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters CARBON OFFSETS The U.S. Voluntary Market Is Growing, but Quality Assurance Poses Challenges for Market Participants GAO-08-1048 August 2008 CARBON OFFSETS Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-1048, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability The U.S. Voluntary Market Is Growin...
Date July 7, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-750 Title

Department of Energy: New Loan Guarantee Program Should Complete Activities Necessary for Effective and Accountable Program Management

United States Government Accountability Office GAO July 2008 Report to Congressional Committees DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY New Loan Guarantee Program Should Complete Activities Necessary for Effective and Accountable Program Management GAO-08-750 July 2008 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-750, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability New Loan Guarante...
Date June 18, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-917T Title

Architect of the Capitol: Progress in Improving Energy Efficiency and Options for Decreasing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, June 18, 2008 Testimony Before the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL Progress in Improving Energy Efficiency and Options for Decreasing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Statement of Terrell G. Dorn, Director Physical Infrastructure Issues GAO-08-917T June 18,...
Date May 9, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-605 Title

Climate Change: Expert Opinion on the Economics of Policy Options to Address Climate Change

United States Government Accountability Office GAO May 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters CLIMATE CHANGE Expert Opinion on the Economics of Policy Options to Address Climate Change GAO-08-605 May 2008 CLIMATE CHANGE Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-605, a report to Congressional requesters. Accountability Integrity Reliability Expert Opinion on the Economics of Policy Options to Address Climat...
Date May 1, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-601R Title

Energy: Economic and Other Implications of Switching from Coal to Natural Gas at the Capitol Power Plant and at Electricity-Generating Units Nationwide

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 1, 2008 The Honorable Mary L. Landrieu Chair The Honorable Lamar Alexander Ranking Member Subcommittee on Legislative Branch Committee on Appropriations United States Senate The Honorable Debbie Wasserman Schultz Chair The Honorable Tom Latham Ranking Member Subcommittee on Legislative Branch Committee on Appropriations House ...
Date April 25, 2007 Report No. GAO-07-516 Title

Legislative Branch: Energy Audits are Key to Strategy for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

United States Government Accountability Office GAO April 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Energy Audits Are Key to Strategy for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions GAO-07-516 April 2007 LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Highlights Highlights of GAO-07-516, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Energy Audits Are Key to Strategy for Reducing Greenhouse Ga...
Date April 24, 2007 Report No. GAO-07-798T Title

Department of Energy: Observations on Actions to Implement the New Loan Guarantee Program for Innovative Technologies

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT April 24, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Observations on Actions to Implement the New Loan Guarantee Program for Innovative Technologies Statement of James C. Cosgrove, Acting Director...
Date April 25, 2006 Report No. GAO-06-97 Title

Climate Change: EPA and DOE Should Do More to Encourage Progress Under Two Voluntary Programs

United States Government Accountability Office GAO April 2006 Report to Congressional Requesters CLIMATE CHANGE EPA and DOE Should Do More to Encourage Progress Under Two Voluntary Programs GAO-06-97 a April 2006 CLIMATE CHANGE Highlights Highlights of GAO-06-97, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability EPA and DOE Should Do More to Encourage Progress Under Two Vol...
Date June 29, 1998 Report No. RCED-98-154 Title

Climate Change: Information on the U.S. Initiative on Joint Implementation

United States General Accounting Office GAO June 1998 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives CLIMATE CHANGE Information on the U.S. Initiative on Joint Implementation GAO/RCED-98-154 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-279654 June 29, 1998 The Honorable John D. D...
Date March 24, 1998 Report No. RCED-98-107R Title

Department of Energy: Voluntary Reporting Program for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions

GAO United States General Accounting Office Washin&,on, D.C. 20548 Resources, Connnunity, Economic Development and Division 1603s-f B-279345 March 24, 1998 The Honorable Henry Waxman Ranking Minority Member Committee on Govevent Reform and Oversight House of Representatives Subject: DeDartment of Enerm: Voluntarv ReDorting Program for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions As requested, we are provid...
Date Sept. 4, 1996 Report No. RCED-96-188 Title

Global Warming: Difficulties Assessing Countries' Progress Stabilizing Emissions of Greenhouse Gases

United States General Accounting Office GAO September 1996 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives GLOBAL WARMING Difficulties Assessing Countries’ Progress Stabilizing Emissions of Greenhouse Gases G A O years 1921 - 1996 GAO/RCED-96-188 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Developmen...
Date Sept. 28, 1990 Report No. RCED-90-58 Title

Global Warming: Emission Reductions Possible as Scientific Uncertainties Are Resolved

. ‘, ., :, .” 2. _‘. i . I. ., ,. . ,, ,: ,_,,I ^ :. “.. ./ ., ,, -‘, ‘.’ :. ,. . ..I- .: Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-240222 September Z&l990 The Honorable Mike Synar Chairman, Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Subcommittee, Committee on Government Operations House of Representatives Dear Mr. Chairman: This report provides an overview of federal...