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The Climate Trust is actively originating a portfolio of projects that generate carbon credits. We work with developers before projects are implemented to maximize the revenue a project is able to realize from its carbon asset. We purchase and retire carbon credits for our existing programs and market credits to the voluntary, pre-compliance and compliance markets in the United States. 

Existing Programs
The Climate Trust currently has five programs for which we are purchasing and retiring credits. The unique requirements of each program are described below:

• Oregon Program -This compliance program targets U.S. agricultural and forestry projects that reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Other greenhouse gases are not currently eligible.
• Smart Energy - A partnership with NW Natural, this voluntary program targets biogas utilization projects such as anaerobic digesters in the Pacific Northwest.
• Colorado Carbon Fund - A partnership with the Governor's Energy Office, this voluntary program targets energy projects in Colorado.
• Washington Program - This small compliance program targets projects that can be certified under the Climate Action Reserve or the Voluntary Carbon Standard, with a preference for projects in the state of Washington.  All greenhouse gases are eligible.
• Massachusetts Program - This compliance program of up to $450,000 seeks projects that can be certified under the Climate Action Reserve or Voluntary Carbon Standard, with a preference for projects in Massachusetts or New England.  All greenhouse gases are eligible.

There is no deadline for submitting project proposals. However, the first qualified proposals received are the most likely to be funded.