# U.S. Governors and Mayors Enhance Climate Collaboration

U.S. state governors and city mayors have launched a new partnership to accelerate clean energy deployment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and build climate resilience outside of federal government channels. This initiative, formed by the U.S. Climate Alliance and Climate Mayors coalitions, was announced during Climate Week NYC and represents a coordinated effort among state and local governments to advance ambitious climate solutions. Procurement professionals and contractors in clean energy, climate resilience, and related sectors should consider this partnership a significant opportunity to engage with multiple state and municipal governments pursuing innovative climate projects and infrastructure.

- The partnership involves key leaders including Governor Bob Ferguson of Washington, Governor Matt Meyer of Delaware, Governor Kathy Hochul of New York, and Mayor Lauren McLean, Chair of Climate Mayors.
- This collaboration signals increased demand for clean energy technologies, electrification projects, and climate resilience services at state and local levels.
- Contractors should evaluate opportunities to support these governments’ climate goals through renewable energy installations, energy efficiency upgrades, and resilience infrastructure.
- Engagement with the U.S. Climate Alliance and Climate Mayors coalitions may facilitate access to coordinated procurement initiatives and funding streams across multiple jurisdictions.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Climate Alliance
- Climate Mayors
- Office of the Governor of Washington

### Key Quotes
> We’re facing a hostile federal administration, intent on taking us backward. The governors and mayors in our partnership are not going to let that happen. Together, we are a force. By working together, we can continue to make meaningful progress on climate, clean energy, electrification, and more.
> — Bob Ferguson, Governor of Washington

> The partnership we’re announcing today is built on a simple idea: When governors and mayors get together, we get things done. We don’t make promises, we make plans, and we turn those plans into real progress for real people.
> — Matt Meyer, Governor of Delaware

### Sources
- [U.S. Governors and Mayors Supercharge State-City Climate Collaboration at Climate Week NYC | Governor Bob Ferguson](https://governor.wa.gov/news/2026/us-governors-and-mayors-supercharge-state-city-climate-collaboration-climate-week-nyc) - WA