Decision Criteria

1. CO2E REDUCTION POTENTIAL OVER TIME
• Does the action avoid, reduce or sequester greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Seattle (without exporting GHG emissions elsewhere)?
• Can the GHG emissions reductions from the action be measured? If so, what are they?
• Does the action provide near-term reductions (i.e., before 2012)?



2. FEASIBILITY
• Do cost estimates appear to be reasonable compared to estimated GHG reductions?
• Is the action technically feasible/how easy is it to implement?
• Is the action legally feasible?
• Will the action require new legislation?
• Has the action been tried successfully elsewhere?
• Are there likely partnerships that will enhance program implementation?



3. CATALYTIC POTENTIAL
• Is the action likely to influence others to take action (i.e., the multiplier effect) and/or does the action result in GHG reductions outside of Seattle?
• Is it transferable outside Seattle to other jurisdictions, businesses, etc?
• Is it compatible with or does it enhance the effectiveness of other policy initiatives?
• Does it have ancillary economic and/or environmental benefits (e.g., reduced air pollution, job creation, keeping dollars within the region, etc.)?