In 2008, NCAF joined three national partners in crafting principles by which we would measure any proposed legislation to limit greenhouse gas emissions. Along with Friends of the Earth, National Consumer Law Center and Public Citizen, NCAF's focus is on ensuring that families and vulnerable individuals do not suffer because of new limitations and are not asked to sacrifice necessities to pay for new costs.

These three principles have been adopted by many state coalitions and community action associations that share these concerns.