It will also include measures that promote energy efficiency and tougher Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations for new and existing large greenhouse gas emission sources such as power plants and refineries.

Zichal provided few specifics, telling a Washington, DC, conference that the plan will focus on “key opportunities” and can be carried out through the executive branch. The Republican majority in the House of Representatives flatly opposes Obama’s climate agenda, and rejects new funding for green initiatives.