Biden-Harris Administration announces $328.7M for community-driven solutions to cut climate pollution across Colorado
DENVER – Today, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the general competition selections of the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) to receive $199,705,797 and the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) to receive $129,008,738 in Climate Pollution Reduction grants to implement community-driven solutions that tackle the climate crisis, reduce air pollution, advance environmental justice and accelerate America’s clean energy transition.
The DRCOG Climate Pollution Reduction Grant project is a zero-emission building initiative grant that will fund measures to reduce GHG emissions from residential and commercial building sectors and increase energy and resource efficiency within the Denver Metropolitan Area. The selected application will help achieve a regionwide goal of net-zero building-sector emissions by 2050.
CEO’s proposed project, the Colorado Decarbonization Accelerator, will implement projects in multiple sectors including measures to reduce methane emissions from landfills, coal mines and natural seepage. The selected application will also support decarbonization of large commercial buildings and accelerate local greenhouse gas reduction policies and projects.
“Our guiding mission is ensuring all people in Colorado have clean air to breathe, clean water to drink and the opportunity to live healthy lives," said EPA Regional Administrator KC Becker. "These grants — unprecedented in their funding — bring us and Coloradans closer to achieving these goals. With nearly $330 million coming to Colorado, pollution that has overwhelmed communities across the state can be addressed through the selectees’ thoughtful, targeted projects. The Colorado Energy Office will be aiming to reduce emissions from landfills and coal mines, while the Denver Regional Council of Governments will be focused on decarbonizing local homes and commercial buildings across the Denver Metropolitan area—collectively benefitting millions of Coloradans across the state and economic sectors.”
“The Inflation Reduction Act made the largest investment to confront climate change in history, and Colorado is uniquely positioned to benefit from it and lead the transition to a clean energy economy,” said Senator Michael Bennet. “With nearly $329 million for Colorado, these Climate Pollution Reduction Grants will reduce greenhouse gas pollution by helping decarbonize homes and businesses, and addressing methane pollution from landfills, mines and other sources. I’m pleased the EPA is working with local leaders to ensure these investments reach every corner of our state."
“Colorado is already tackling climate change head-on, but to reach our climate goals, we’ll need to continue investing in cleaner technologies and decarbonization efforts,” said Senator John Hickenlooper. “We passed the historic Inflation Reduction Act to do just that. And now it’s delivering millions to Colorado to help businesses and local governments measure — and cut — their carbon emissions!”
“As stewards of our environment, we have a responsibility to ensure that the next generation inherits cleaner air and water than we enjoy today,” said Representative Yadira Caraveo. “As a physician, I’ve witnessed firsthand the harmful effects of polluted air and contaminated water on our children’s health. That’s why I advocated to secure this multimillion-dollar federal grant — because Coloradans deserve better. By focusing on pollution reduction with this generational investment from the EPA, we empower our communities to prioritize the health and safety of everyday Coloradans.”
“This substantial funding is a major advancement in the bold action we must take to combat the climate crisis effectively,” said Representative Diana DeGette. “The Inflation Reduction Act includes some of the most significant climate action in our history, and I am proud to have voted for this landmark law. With this funding, Denver can take a significant step towards reducing pollution, combating climate change and securing a healthier environment for future generations."
“Colorado knows how critical it is that we take immediate action to address the climate crisis head on,” said Representative Brittany Pettersen. “This funding from the Inflation Reduction Act is a huge step forward in our work to cut climate pollution and greenhouse gas emissions and improve our air quality and public health, all while investing in our local workforce and strengthening our economy. I’ll keep working to ensure our communities have the resources they need to build a healthier, sustainable Colorado.”
“This award is a testament to the dedication and hard work of not just the entire DRCOG team, but the unwavering support from our member government partners, as well as over 90 program supporters across industry, labor, government and the broader community,” said Jeff Baker, Arapahoe County Commissioner and Chair of the DRCOG Board. “The region’s Metro Vision Plan calls for healthy, inclusive and livable communities, and this federal grant will enable us to take bold, visionary steps to reduce climate pollution and protect the health and well-being of our residents. We are grateful for the support and look forward to working with our partners to achieve these ambitious goals.”
“We are proud of all the work we have done to position ourselves as a national leader in addressing climate change through economy-wide emissions reductions,” said Colorado Energy Office Executive Director Will Toor. “Local and Tribal government actions are crucial to this effort, and this funding will ensure that they can adopt and implement key policies to help us achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. This money will also help large building owners reduce their energy usage and associated emissions. We are grateful to the EPA for this award and for recognizing the great work happening across the state to protect the environment, improve air quality and save Coloradans money.”
“Cutting emissions of this powerful greenhouse gas is absolutely vital to achieving our overall climate goals,” said CDPHE Executive Director Jill Hunsaker Ryan. “These projects represent an extraordinary investment in Colorado’s future, and I am grateful to the EPA for the funding. These projects will improve our understanding of methane emissions, enhance the accuracy and reliability of our data and ultimately result in hundreds of thousands of tons of emissions reductions annually.”
EPA made its selections through a rigorous grants competition that was designed to be fair and impartial. The agency reviewed nearly 300 applications that were submitted by entities from across the country and requested a total of nearly $33 billion in funding.
The 25 selected applications, from states, a Tribe, local governments and coalitions of these entities, will receive federal funding to implement local and regional solutions. Many of these projects can be expanded and provide examples that other states, local governments, Tribes and businesses can replicate in their work to tackle the climate crisis.
Together, these selected projects will implement ambitious climate pollution reduction measures designed by states, Tribes and local governments that will achieve significant cumulative greenhouse gas reductions by 2030 and beyond. When estimates provided by all selected applicants are combined, the proposed projects would reduce greenhouse gas pollution by as much as 971 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2050, roughly the emissions from five million average homes’ energy use each year for over 25 years.
EPA expects to announce up to an additional $300 million in selections under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program for Tribes, Tribal consortia and territories later this summer.
State, Tribal and local action is vital to deliver on the President’s commitment to reduce climate pollution by over 50% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions no later than 2050. The innovative measures contained in the selected applications, developed with input from local communities, are expected to achieve substantial public health benefits such as reducing exposure to extreme heat, improving air quality, reducing energy burden for lower income Americans, improving climate resilience and providing workforce and economic development opportunities, particularly in low-income and disadvantaged communities.
The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants advance President Biden’s historic Justice40 Initiative, which aims to ensure 40% of the overall benefits of certain climate, clean energy and other federal investments flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized by underinvestment and overburdened by pollution.
The grants will fund projects supporting the deployment of technologies and programs to reduce greenhouse gases and other harmful pollution across the country and build the infrastructure, housing, industry and competitive economy needed for a clean energy future. These grants will also help businesses capitalize on new opportunities, spur economic growth and job creation in new and growing industries and support development of training programs to prepare workers. EPA expects to award the funds later this year, once all legal and administrative requirements are satisfied.
Many of the proposed projects contained in the selected applications announced today, as well as the $250 million in planning grant funding that EPA is providing under the CPRG program for development of Climate Action Plans by state, local and Tribal governments across the country, will complement the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic federal actions and national climate strategies across sectors. Those include: the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization, the Administration’s efforts to achieve 100% clean electricity by 2035 and make zero emissions construction common practice by 2030, the Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap, the U.S. Buildings Decarbonization Blueprint, the Administration’s climate-smart agriculture efforts and Nature Based Solutions Roadmap, the U.S. Methane Emissions Reduction Action Plan, the National Climate Resilience Framework and more.
Learn more about the selected applications.
Learn more about the CPRG program.
The DRCOG Climate Pollution Reduction Grant project is a zero-emission building initiative grant that will fund measures to reduce GHG emissions from residential and commercial building sectors and increase energy and resource efficiency within the Denver Metropolitan Area. The selected application will help achieve a regionwide goal of net-zero building-sector emissions by 2050.
CEO’s proposed project, the Colorado Decarbonization Accelerator, will implement projects in multiple sectors including measures to reduce methane emissions from landfills, coal mines and natural seepage. The selected application will also support decarbonization of large commercial buildings and accelerate local greenhouse gas reduction policies and projects.
“Our guiding mission is ensuring all people in Colorado have clean air to breathe, clean water to drink and the opportunity to live healthy lives," said EPA Regional Administrator KC Becker. "These grants — unprecedented in their funding — bring us and Coloradans closer to achieving these goals. With nearly $330 million coming to Colorado, pollution that has overwhelmed communities across the state can be addressed through the selectees’ thoughtful, targeted projects. The Colorado Energy Office will be aiming to reduce emissions from landfills and coal mines, while the Denver Regional Council of Governments will be focused on decarbonizing local homes and commercial buildings across the Denver Metropolitan area—collectively benefitting millions of Coloradans across the state and economic sectors.”
“The Inflation Reduction Act made the largest investment to confront climate change in history, and Colorado is uniquely positioned to benefit from it and lead the transition to a clean energy economy,” said Senator Michael Bennet. “With nearly $329 million for Colorado, these Climate Pollution Reduction Grants will reduce greenhouse gas pollution by helping decarbonize homes and businesses, and addressing methane pollution from landfills, mines and other sources. I’m pleased the EPA is working with local leaders to ensure these investments reach every corner of our state."
“Colorado is already tackling climate change head-on, but to reach our climate goals, we’ll need to continue investing in cleaner technologies and decarbonization efforts,” said Senator John Hickenlooper. “We passed the historic Inflation Reduction Act to do just that. And now it’s delivering millions to Colorado to help businesses and local governments measure — and cut — their carbon emissions!”
“As stewards of our environment, we have a responsibility to ensure that the next generation inherits cleaner air and water than we enjoy today,” said Representative Yadira Caraveo. “As a physician, I’ve witnessed firsthand the harmful effects of polluted air and contaminated water on our children’s health. That’s why I advocated to secure this multimillion-dollar federal grant — because Coloradans deserve better. By focusing on pollution reduction with this generational investment from the EPA, we empower our communities to prioritize the health and safety of everyday Coloradans.”
“This substantial funding is a major advancement in the bold action we must take to combat the climate crisis effectively,” said Representative Diana DeGette. “The Inflation Reduction Act includes some of the most significant climate action in our history, and I am proud to have voted for this landmark law. With this funding, Denver can take a significant step towards reducing pollution, combating climate change and securing a healthier environment for future generations."
“Colorado knows how critical it is that we take immediate action to address the climate crisis head on,” said Representative Brittany Pettersen. “This funding from the Inflation Reduction Act is a huge step forward in our work to cut climate pollution and greenhouse gas emissions and improve our air quality and public health, all while investing in our local workforce and strengthening our economy. I’ll keep working to ensure our communities have the resources they need to build a healthier, sustainable Colorado.”
“This award is a testament to the dedication and hard work of not just the entire DRCOG team, but the unwavering support from our member government partners, as well as over 90 program supporters across industry, labor, government and the broader community,” said Jeff Baker, Arapahoe County Commissioner and Chair of the DRCOG Board. “The region’s Metro Vision Plan calls for healthy, inclusive and livable communities, and this federal grant will enable us to take bold, visionary steps to reduce climate pollution and protect the health and well-being of our residents. We are grateful for the support and look forward to working with our partners to achieve these ambitious goals.”
“We are proud of all the work we have done to position ourselves as a national leader in addressing climate change through economy-wide emissions reductions,” said Colorado Energy Office Executive Director Will Toor. “Local and Tribal government actions are crucial to this effort, and this funding will ensure that they can adopt and implement key policies to help us achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. This money will also help large building owners reduce their energy usage and associated emissions. We are grateful to the EPA for this award and for recognizing the great work happening across the state to protect the environment, improve air quality and save Coloradans money.”
“Cutting emissions of this powerful greenhouse gas is absolutely vital to achieving our overall climate goals,” said CDPHE Executive Director Jill Hunsaker Ryan. “These projects represent an extraordinary investment in Colorado’s future, and I am grateful to the EPA for the funding. These projects will improve our understanding of methane emissions, enhance the accuracy and reliability of our data and ultimately result in hundreds of thousands of tons of emissions reductions annually.”
EPA made its selections through a rigorous grants competition that was designed to be fair and impartial. The agency reviewed nearly 300 applications that were submitted by entities from across the country and requested a total of nearly $33 billion in funding.
The 25 selected applications, from states, a Tribe, local governments and coalitions of these entities, will receive federal funding to implement local and regional solutions. Many of these projects can be expanded and provide examples that other states, local governments, Tribes and businesses can replicate in their work to tackle the climate crisis.
Together, these selected projects will implement ambitious climate pollution reduction measures designed by states, Tribes and local governments that will achieve significant cumulative greenhouse gas reductions by 2030 and beyond. When estimates provided by all selected applicants are combined, the proposed projects would reduce greenhouse gas pollution by as much as 971 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2050, roughly the emissions from five million average homes’ energy use each year for over 25 years.
EPA expects to announce up to an additional $300 million in selections under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program for Tribes, Tribal consortia and territories later this summer.
State, Tribal and local action is vital to deliver on the President’s commitment to reduce climate pollution by over 50% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions no later than 2050. The innovative measures contained in the selected applications, developed with input from local communities, are expected to achieve substantial public health benefits such as reducing exposure to extreme heat, improving air quality, reducing energy burden for lower income Americans, improving climate resilience and providing workforce and economic development opportunities, particularly in low-income and disadvantaged communities.
The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants advance President Biden’s historic Justice40 Initiative, which aims to ensure 40% of the overall benefits of certain climate, clean energy and other federal investments flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized by underinvestment and overburdened by pollution.
The grants will fund projects supporting the deployment of technologies and programs to reduce greenhouse gases and other harmful pollution across the country and build the infrastructure, housing, industry and competitive economy needed for a clean energy future. These grants will also help businesses capitalize on new opportunities, spur economic growth and job creation in new and growing industries and support development of training programs to prepare workers. EPA expects to award the funds later this year, once all legal and administrative requirements are satisfied.
Many of the proposed projects contained in the selected applications announced today, as well as the $250 million in planning grant funding that EPA is providing under the CPRG program for development of Climate Action Plans by state, local and Tribal governments across the country, will complement the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic federal actions and national climate strategies across sectors. Those include: the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization, the Administration’s efforts to achieve 100% clean electricity by 2035 and make zero emissions construction common practice by 2030, the Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap, the U.S. Buildings Decarbonization Blueprint, the Administration’s climate-smart agriculture efforts and Nature Based Solutions Roadmap, the U.S. Methane Emissions Reduction Action Plan, the National Climate Resilience Framework and more.
Learn more about the selected applications.
Learn more about the CPRG program.
La Administración Biden-Harris anuncia $4.3 mil millones en subvenciones para soluciones impulsadas por la comunidad para reducir la contaminación climática en Estados Unidos
Cuando las estimaciones provistas por todos los solicitantes seleccionados son combinados, los proyectos propuestos reducirían la contaminación por gases de efecto invernadero hasta en 971 millones de toneladas métricas de dióxido de carbono equivalente para 2050, aproximadamente las emisiones del uso promedio de energía de 5 millones de hogares cada año durante más de 25 años
WASHINGTON – Hoy, 22 de julio, como parte del programa Invertir en Estados Unidos de la Administración Biden-Harris, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE. UU. (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) anunció los beneficiarios seleccionados de más de $4.3 mil millones en subvenciones para la reducción de la contaminación climática a fin de implementar soluciones impulsadas por la comunidad que aborden la crisis climática, reduzcan la contaminación del aire, promuevan la justicia ambiental y aceleren la transición a la energía limpia de Estados Unidos. Las 25 solicitudes seleccionadas financiarán proyectos en 30 estados, incluida una tribu, que tienen como objetivo reducir la contaminación por gases de efecto invernadero en seis sectores: transporte, energía eléctrica, inmuebles comerciales y residenciales, industria, agricultura/tierras naturales y de trabajo, y gestión de residuos y materiales. Además de las solicitudes seleccionadas de hoy para proyectos específicos, este programa, el primero de su tipo, garantizado por la Ley de Reducción de la Inflación del presidente Biden, también está ayudando a 45 estados y docenas de áreas metropolitanas, tribus y territorios a desarrollar Planes de Acción Climática y es el esfuerzo más grande para estimular el desarrollo de objetivos locales concretos de acción climática en todo el país.
Las subvenciones financiarán proyectos que apoyen la implementación de tecnologías y programas para reducir los gases de efecto invernadero y otros contaminantes dañinos en todo el país y construir la infraestructura, vivienda, industria y economía competitiva necesarias para un futuro de energía limpia. Estas subvenciones también ayudarán a las empresas a capitalizar nuevas oportunidades, estimular el crecimiento económico y la creación de empleos en industrias nuevas y en crecimiento, y apoyar el desarrollo de programas de capacitación para preparar a los trabajadores.
En conjunto, estos proyectos seleccionados implementarán ambiciosas medidas de reducción de la contaminación climática diseñadas por los estados, las tribus y los gobiernos locales que lograrán reducciones acumulativas considerables de GEI para 2030 y más allá. Al combinar las estimaciones proporcionadas por todos los solicitantes seleccionados, los proyectos propuestos reducirían la contaminación por gases de efecto invernadero hasta en 971 millones de toneladas métricas de dióxido de carbono equivalente para 2050, aproximadamente las emisiones del uso promedio de energía de 5 millones de hogares cada año durante más de 25 años.
La EPA espera anunciar hasta $300 millones adicionales en selecciones según el programa de Subvenciones para la Reducción de la Contaminación Climática para Tribus, Consorcios Tribales y territorios a finales de este verano.
El administrador de la EPA, Michael S. Regan, anunciará las selecciones hoy en Pittsburgh, Pensilvania, con el gobernador Josh Shapiro como parte de la quinta gira de Invertir en Estados Unidos de la Administración Biden-Harris. El Departamento de Protección Ambiental de Pensilvania ha sido seleccionado para recibir una subvención de más de $396 millones para su proyecto RISE PA, que reducirá las emisiones industriales de GEI en el sector industrial a través de un programa de subvenciones competitivo e incentivos para proyectos de descarbonización a pequeña, mediana y gran escala en todo el estado. Los altos directivos de la EPA también se unirán al senador Alex Padilla (CA) y a los funcionarios para anunciar que el Distrito de Gestión de la Calidad del Aire de la Costa Sur ha sido seleccionado para recibir casi $500 millones destinados a la descarbonización de transportes y fletes a través de incentivos para equipos de carga eléctrica y vehículos de carga de cero emisiones.
“El presidente Biden cree en el poder de las soluciones impulsadas por la comunidad para luchar contra el cambio climático, proteger la salud pública y desarrollar nuestra economía. Gracias a su liderazgo, el programa de Subvenciones para la Reducción de la Contaminación Climática entregará recursos sin precedentes a los estados, gobiernos locales y tribus para financiar las soluciones que funcionan mejor en sus comunidades”, señaló el administrador de la EPA, Michael S. Regan. “Los beneficiarios seleccionados han presentado planes ambiciosos para promover la agricultura sostenible, implementar tecnologías industriales limpias, reducir las emisiones y los costos de energía en hogares e inmuebles comerciales, y proporcionar calefacción y refrigeración eficientes en términos de costo y energía a las comunidades, creando al mismo tiempo oportunidades de desarrollo económico y laboral.”
“Durante mi mandato se están tomando medidas reales para abordar el cambio climático mientras continúa creando empleos en el sector de la energía y haciendo crecer la economía, y hoy, me enorgullece anunciar que, gracias a nuestra asociación con la Administración Biden, Pensilvania ha recibido $396 millones en fondos federales para iniciar una nueva iniciativa llamada RISE PA”, comentó el gobernador Josh Shapiro. “Esta es una de las subvenciones federales más grandes que Pensilvania haya recibido, y a través de RISE PA, ofreceremos subvenciones para las empresas que trabajan para hacer sus operaciones más eficientes. Esta inversión nos ayudará a reducir la contaminación tóxica del aire, crear miles de empleos, invertir en nuestro sector energético y continuar el legado de liderazgo energético de Pensilvania.”
“Las Subvenciones para la Reducción de la Contaminación Climática del presidente Biden hacen posible que los gobiernos locales puedan tomar las riendas para desarrollar soluciones climáticas que funcionen para sus comunidades”, explicó John Podesta, asesor principal del presidente para la Política Climática Internacional. “Estas subvenciones ayudarán a los gobiernos estatales y locales a mejorar la calidad del aire y la salud de sus comunidades, acelerando a la vez el progreso de Estados Unidos hacia nuestros objetivos climáticos.”
“Bajo el liderazgo del presidente Biden, esta Administración ha movilizado todas las herramientas y recursos para reducir la contaminación climática, promover la justicia ambiental y generar crecimiento económico en las comunidades de todos los Estados Unidos, y las inversiones transformadoras de hoy empoderarán aún más a los gobernadores y alcaldes para aprovechar estas oportunidades”, indicó el asesor nacional de clima de la Casa Blanca, Ali Zaidi. “Como parte de las históricas leyes climáticas del presidente Biden, el anuncio de financiamiento de hoy para proyectos liderados localmente apoyará las prioridades de la comunidad al tiempo que animará una carrera hacia la cima en empleos climáticos. Estos premios impulsarán el progreso climático de Estados Unidos en todos los sectores, desde alcanzar el 100% de electricidad limpia hasta reducir los supercontaminantes como el metano y aprovechar el poder de la naturaleza en nuestras granjas y bosques en la lucha contra el cambio climático. Esta es una gran cosa.”
La EPA hizo sus selecciones a través de un riguroso concurso de subvenciones que fue diseñado para ser justo e imparcial. La Agencia revisó casi 300 solicitudes presentadas por entidades de todo el país y solicitó un total de casi $33 mil millones en fondos.
Las 25 solicitudes seleccionadas, de estados, una tribu, gobiernos locales y coaliciones de estas entidades, recibirán fondos federales para implementar soluciones locales y regionales. Muchos de estos proyectos pueden ampliarse y proporcionar ejemplos que otros estados, gobiernos locales, tribus e incluso empresas pueden replicar en su trabajo para abordar la crisis climática. Por ejemplo:
El Proyecto de Resiliencia Climática de los Bosques, la Comunidad y los Paisajes Laborables de Montana financiará medidas que mejoren la gestión forestal y amplíen los bosques urbanos y comunitarios. La solicitud seleccionada también ayudará con los esfuerzos para mitigar los incendios forestales y los incendios de vetas de carbón y apoyará las iniciativas locales para mejorar la salud del suelo y reducir la contaminación de la agricultura.
El Departamento de Medioambiente y Energía de Nebraska financiará medidas para aumentar la adopción de la agricultura climáticamente inteligente y de precisión y reducir los residuos agrícolas del ganado. La solicitud seleccionada también financiará proyectos para mejorar la eficiencia energética en instalaciones comerciales e industriales y hogares de bajos ingresos, así como para desplegar paneles solares y electrificar pozos de riego.
La Coalición del Corredor Limpio con su propuesta para el proyecto de infraestructura ZE-MHDV a lo largo del corredor I-95 implementará infraestructura de carga de vehículos eléctricos para vehículos comerciales de cero emisiones, medianos y pesados en el corredor de carga de la Interestatal-95. Se trata de una empresa conjunta entre el Departamento de Protección Ambiental de Nueva Jersey, el Departamento de Energía y Protección Ambiental de Connecticut, el Departamento de Transporte de Delaware y los Departamentos de Medioambiente y Transporte de Maryland. La solicitud seleccionada proporcionará asistencia técnica para el desarrollo de la fuerza laboral y la planificación de corredores en Nueva Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware y Maryland.
La Aceleración de Sitios, Zonificación y Permisos del 60% de Energía Renovable en Michigan a través de su subvención, proporcionará incentivos y asistencia técnica a los gobiernos locales y tribales para acelerar los sitios, la zonificación y los permisos de energía renovable. La solicitud seleccionada ayudará a estimular la adopción de energía renovable a la escala y al ritmo necesarios para alcanzar el objetivo de Michigan de un 60 por ciento de energía renovable para 2030.
La Coalición Atlántica para la Conservación es un enfoque regional centrado en soluciones climáticas naturales para reducir las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero. La solicitud seleccionada financiará esfuerzos en Carolina del Norte, Carolina del Sur, Maryland y Virginia para aprovechar el poder de secuestro de carbono de las tierras naturales y laborables, incluidos los humedales costeros, las turberas, los bosques y la silvicultura urbana. La Coalición de Conservación del Atlántico es una asociación entre el Departamento de Recursos Naturales y Culturales de Carolina del Norte, la Oficina de Resiliencia de Carolina del Sur, el Departamento de Medioambiente de Maryland y el Departamento de Recursos de Vida Silvestre de Virginia.
La Aceleración del Ahorro de Energía Limpia en las Comunidades Costeras de Alaska a través de su subvención, proporcionará servicios de asesoramiento e incentivos para reemplazar los sistemas residenciales de combustión de petróleo con bombas de calor energéticamente eficientes en 50 comunidades de Alaska.
La acción estatal, tribal y local es vital para cumplir con el compromiso del presidente de reducir la contaminación climática en más del 50% para 2030 y lograr cero emisiones netas a más tardar en 2050. Se espera que las medidas innovadoras contenidas en las solicitudes seleccionadas, desarrolladas con aportes de las comunidades locales, logren beneficios sustanciales para la salud pública, como reducir la exposición al calor extremo, mejorar la calidad del aire, reducir la carga energética para los estadounidenses de bajos ingresos, mejorar la resiliencia climática y brindar oportunidades de desarrollo económico y laboral, particularmente en comunidades de bajos ingresos y desventajadas.
Las Subvenciones para la Reducción de la Contaminación Climática promueven Iniciativa Justice40 histórica del presidente Biden, que tiene como objetivo garantizar que el 40% de los beneficios generales de ciertas inversiones climáticas, de energía limpia y otras inversiones federales fluyan a las comunidades desventajadas que se ven marginadas por la falta de inversión y sobrecargadas por la contaminación. La EPA espera otorgar los fondos a finales de este año, una vez que se cumplan todos los requisitos legales y administrativos.
Muchos de los proyectos propuestos contenidos en las solicitudes seleccionadas anunciadas hoy, así como los $250 millones en fondos de subvenciones de planificación que la EPA ofrece gracias al programa CPRG para el desarrollo de Planes de Acción Climática por parte de los gobiernos estatales, locales y tribales de todo el país, complementarán las acciones federales históricas de la Administración Biden-Harris y las estrategias climáticas nacionales en todos los sectores. Entre ellas se encuentran: el Plan Nacional de los EE. UU. para la Descarbonización del Transporte, los esfuerzos de la Administración para lograr la electricidad 100% limpia para 2035 y hacer que la construcción con cero emisiones sea una práctica común para 2030, la Hoja de Ruta para la Descarbonización Industrial, el Plan de Descarbonización de Inmuebles de los EE. UU. , la labor en agricultura esfuerzos por la agricultura climáticamente inteligente y la Hoja de Ruta de Soluciones Basadas en la Naturaleza, el Plan de Acción para la Reducción de Emisiones de Metano en los EE. UU., el Marco Nacional de Resiliencia Climática, y más.
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WASHINGTON – Hoy, 22 de julio, como parte del programa Invertir en Estados Unidos de la Administración Biden-Harris, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE. UU. (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) anunció los beneficiarios seleccionados de más de $4.3 mil millones en subvenciones para la reducción de la contaminación climática a fin de implementar soluciones impulsadas por la comunidad que aborden la crisis climática, reduzcan la contaminación del aire, promuevan la justicia ambiental y aceleren la transición a la energía limpia de Estados Unidos. Las 25 solicitudes seleccionadas financiarán proyectos en 30 estados, incluida una tribu, que tienen como objetivo reducir la contaminación por gases de efecto invernadero en seis sectores: transporte, energía eléctrica, inmuebles comerciales y residenciales, industria, agricultura/tierras naturales y de trabajo, y gestión de residuos y materiales. Además de las solicitudes seleccionadas de hoy para proyectos específicos, este programa, el primero de su tipo, garantizado por la Ley de Reducción de la Inflación del presidente Biden, también está ayudando a 45 estados y docenas de áreas metropolitanas, tribus y territorios a desarrollar Planes de Acción Climática y es el esfuerzo más grande para estimular el desarrollo de objetivos locales concretos de acción climática en todo el país.
Las subvenciones financiarán proyectos que apoyen la implementación de tecnologías y programas para reducir los gases de efecto invernadero y otros contaminantes dañinos en todo el país y construir la infraestructura, vivienda, industria y economía competitiva necesarias para un futuro de energía limpia. Estas subvenciones también ayudarán a las empresas a capitalizar nuevas oportunidades, estimular el crecimiento económico y la creación de empleos en industrias nuevas y en crecimiento, y apoyar el desarrollo de programas de capacitación para preparar a los trabajadores.
En conjunto, estos proyectos seleccionados implementarán ambiciosas medidas de reducción de la contaminación climática diseñadas por los estados, las tribus y los gobiernos locales que lograrán reducciones acumulativas considerables de GEI para 2030 y más allá. Al combinar las estimaciones proporcionadas por todos los solicitantes seleccionados, los proyectos propuestos reducirían la contaminación por gases de efecto invernadero hasta en 971 millones de toneladas métricas de dióxido de carbono equivalente para 2050, aproximadamente las emisiones del uso promedio de energía de 5 millones de hogares cada año durante más de 25 años.
La EPA espera anunciar hasta $300 millones adicionales en selecciones según el programa de Subvenciones para la Reducción de la Contaminación Climática para Tribus, Consorcios Tribales y territorios a finales de este verano.
El administrador de la EPA, Michael S. Regan, anunciará las selecciones hoy en Pittsburgh, Pensilvania, con el gobernador Josh Shapiro como parte de la quinta gira de Invertir en Estados Unidos de la Administración Biden-Harris. El Departamento de Protección Ambiental de Pensilvania ha sido seleccionado para recibir una subvención de más de $396 millones para su proyecto RISE PA, que reducirá las emisiones industriales de GEI en el sector industrial a través de un programa de subvenciones competitivo e incentivos para proyectos de descarbonización a pequeña, mediana y gran escala en todo el estado. Los altos directivos de la EPA también se unirán al senador Alex Padilla (CA) y a los funcionarios para anunciar que el Distrito de Gestión de la Calidad del Aire de la Costa Sur ha sido seleccionado para recibir casi $500 millones destinados a la descarbonización de transportes y fletes a través de incentivos para equipos de carga eléctrica y vehículos de carga de cero emisiones.
“El presidente Biden cree en el poder de las soluciones impulsadas por la comunidad para luchar contra el cambio climático, proteger la salud pública y desarrollar nuestra economía. Gracias a su liderazgo, el programa de Subvenciones para la Reducción de la Contaminación Climática entregará recursos sin precedentes a los estados, gobiernos locales y tribus para financiar las soluciones que funcionan mejor en sus comunidades”, señaló el administrador de la EPA, Michael S. Regan. “Los beneficiarios seleccionados han presentado planes ambiciosos para promover la agricultura sostenible, implementar tecnologías industriales limpias, reducir las emisiones y los costos de energía en hogares e inmuebles comerciales, y proporcionar calefacción y refrigeración eficientes en términos de costo y energía a las comunidades, creando al mismo tiempo oportunidades de desarrollo económico y laboral.”
“Durante mi mandato se están tomando medidas reales para abordar el cambio climático mientras continúa creando empleos en el sector de la energía y haciendo crecer la economía, y hoy, me enorgullece anunciar que, gracias a nuestra asociación con la Administración Biden, Pensilvania ha recibido $396 millones en fondos federales para iniciar una nueva iniciativa llamada RISE PA”, comentó el gobernador Josh Shapiro. “Esta es una de las subvenciones federales más grandes que Pensilvania haya recibido, y a través de RISE PA, ofreceremos subvenciones para las empresas que trabajan para hacer sus operaciones más eficientes. Esta inversión nos ayudará a reducir la contaminación tóxica del aire, crear miles de empleos, invertir en nuestro sector energético y continuar el legado de liderazgo energético de Pensilvania.”
“Las Subvenciones para la Reducción de la Contaminación Climática del presidente Biden hacen posible que los gobiernos locales puedan tomar las riendas para desarrollar soluciones climáticas que funcionen para sus comunidades”, explicó John Podesta, asesor principal del presidente para la Política Climática Internacional. “Estas subvenciones ayudarán a los gobiernos estatales y locales a mejorar la calidad del aire y la salud de sus comunidades, acelerando a la vez el progreso de Estados Unidos hacia nuestros objetivos climáticos.”
“Bajo el liderazgo del presidente Biden, esta Administración ha movilizado todas las herramientas y recursos para reducir la contaminación climática, promover la justicia ambiental y generar crecimiento económico en las comunidades de todos los Estados Unidos, y las inversiones transformadoras de hoy empoderarán aún más a los gobernadores y alcaldes para aprovechar estas oportunidades”, indicó el asesor nacional de clima de la Casa Blanca, Ali Zaidi. “Como parte de las históricas leyes climáticas del presidente Biden, el anuncio de financiamiento de hoy para proyectos liderados localmente apoyará las prioridades de la comunidad al tiempo que animará una carrera hacia la cima en empleos climáticos. Estos premios impulsarán el progreso climático de Estados Unidos en todos los sectores, desde alcanzar el 100% de electricidad limpia hasta reducir los supercontaminantes como el metano y aprovechar el poder de la naturaleza en nuestras granjas y bosques en la lucha contra el cambio climático. Esta es una gran cosa.”
La EPA hizo sus selecciones a través de un riguroso concurso de subvenciones que fue diseñado para ser justo e imparcial. La Agencia revisó casi 300 solicitudes presentadas por entidades de todo el país y solicitó un total de casi $33 mil millones en fondos.
Las 25 solicitudes seleccionadas, de estados, una tribu, gobiernos locales y coaliciones de estas entidades, recibirán fondos federales para implementar soluciones locales y regionales. Muchos de estos proyectos pueden ampliarse y proporcionar ejemplos que otros estados, gobiernos locales, tribus e incluso empresas pueden replicar en su trabajo para abordar la crisis climática. Por ejemplo:
El Proyecto de Resiliencia Climática de los Bosques, la Comunidad y los Paisajes Laborables de Montana financiará medidas que mejoren la gestión forestal y amplíen los bosques urbanos y comunitarios. La solicitud seleccionada también ayudará con los esfuerzos para mitigar los incendios forestales y los incendios de vetas de carbón y apoyará las iniciativas locales para mejorar la salud del suelo y reducir la contaminación de la agricultura.
El Departamento de Medioambiente y Energía de Nebraska financiará medidas para aumentar la adopción de la agricultura climáticamente inteligente y de precisión y reducir los residuos agrícolas del ganado. La solicitud seleccionada también financiará proyectos para mejorar la eficiencia energética en instalaciones comerciales e industriales y hogares de bajos ingresos, así como para desplegar paneles solares y electrificar pozos de riego.
La Coalición del Corredor Limpio con su propuesta para el proyecto de infraestructura ZE-MHDV a lo largo del corredor I-95 implementará infraestructura de carga de vehículos eléctricos para vehículos comerciales de cero emisiones, medianos y pesados en el corredor de carga de la Interestatal-95. Se trata de una empresa conjunta entre el Departamento de Protección Ambiental de Nueva Jersey, el Departamento de Energía y Protección Ambiental de Connecticut, el Departamento de Transporte de Delaware y los Departamentos de Medioambiente y Transporte de Maryland. La solicitud seleccionada proporcionará asistencia técnica para el desarrollo de la fuerza laboral y la planificación de corredores en Nueva Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware y Maryland.
La Aceleración de Sitios, Zonificación y Permisos del 60% de Energía Renovable en Michigan a través de su subvención, proporcionará incentivos y asistencia técnica a los gobiernos locales y tribales para acelerar los sitios, la zonificación y los permisos de energía renovable. La solicitud seleccionada ayudará a estimular la adopción de energía renovable a la escala y al ritmo necesarios para alcanzar el objetivo de Michigan de un 60 por ciento de energía renovable para 2030.
La Coalición Atlántica para la Conservación es un enfoque regional centrado en soluciones climáticas naturales para reducir las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero. La solicitud seleccionada financiará esfuerzos en Carolina del Norte, Carolina del Sur, Maryland y Virginia para aprovechar el poder de secuestro de carbono de las tierras naturales y laborables, incluidos los humedales costeros, las turberas, los bosques y la silvicultura urbana. La Coalición de Conservación del Atlántico es una asociación entre el Departamento de Recursos Naturales y Culturales de Carolina del Norte, la Oficina de Resiliencia de Carolina del Sur, el Departamento de Medioambiente de Maryland y el Departamento de Recursos de Vida Silvestre de Virginia.
La Aceleración del Ahorro de Energía Limpia en las Comunidades Costeras de Alaska a través de su subvención, proporcionará servicios de asesoramiento e incentivos para reemplazar los sistemas residenciales de combustión de petróleo con bombas de calor energéticamente eficientes en 50 comunidades de Alaska.
La acción estatal, tribal y local es vital para cumplir con el compromiso del presidente de reducir la contaminación climática en más del 50% para 2030 y lograr cero emisiones netas a más tardar en 2050. Se espera que las medidas innovadoras contenidas en las solicitudes seleccionadas, desarrolladas con aportes de las comunidades locales, logren beneficios sustanciales para la salud pública, como reducir la exposición al calor extremo, mejorar la calidad del aire, reducir la carga energética para los estadounidenses de bajos ingresos, mejorar la resiliencia climática y brindar oportunidades de desarrollo económico y laboral, particularmente en comunidades de bajos ingresos y desventajadas.
Las Subvenciones para la Reducción de la Contaminación Climática promueven Iniciativa Justice40 histórica del presidente Biden, que tiene como objetivo garantizar que el 40% de los beneficios generales de ciertas inversiones climáticas, de energía limpia y otras inversiones federales fluyan a las comunidades desventajadas que se ven marginadas por la falta de inversión y sobrecargadas por la contaminación. La EPA espera otorgar los fondos a finales de este año, una vez que se cumplan todos los requisitos legales y administrativos.
Muchos de los proyectos propuestos contenidos en las solicitudes seleccionadas anunciadas hoy, así como los $250 millones en fondos de subvenciones de planificación que la EPA ofrece gracias al programa CPRG para el desarrollo de Planes de Acción Climática por parte de los gobiernos estatales, locales y tribales de todo el país, complementarán las acciones federales históricas de la Administración Biden-Harris y las estrategias climáticas nacionales en todos los sectores. Entre ellas se encuentran: el Plan Nacional de los EE. UU. para la Descarbonización del Transporte, los esfuerzos de la Administración para lograr la electricidad 100% limpia para 2035 y hacer que la construcción con cero emisiones sea una práctica común para 2030, la Hoja de Ruta para la Descarbonización Industrial, el Plan de Descarbonización de Inmuebles de los EE. UU. , la labor en agricultura esfuerzos por la agricultura climáticamente inteligente y la Hoja de Ruta de Soluciones Basadas en la Naturaleza, el Plan de Acción para la Reducción de Emisiones de Metano en los EE. UU., el Marco Nacional de Resiliencia Climática, y más.
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Maryland to receive nearly $130 million for community-driven solutions to cut climate pollution across the Mid-Atlantic Region
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EPA R3 Press Office: R3Press@epa.gov
PHILADELPHIA (July 22, 2024) – Today, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Maryland Department of the Environment and Maryland Department of Transportation as partners in coalitions that will receive a total of more than $670 million in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants to implement community-driven solutions that tackle the climate crisis, reduce air pollution, advance environmental justice, and accelerate America’s clean energy transition.
The Clean Corridor Coalition project will deploy electric vehicle charging infrastructure for commercial zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles on the Interstate-95 freight corridor as a joint venture among the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Delaware Department of Transportation, and Maryland Departments of the Environment and Transportation, as well as provide technical assistance for workforce development and corridor planning across New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, and Maryland.
The Atlantic Conservation Coalition is a regional approach focused on natural climate solutions to reduce GHG emissions. The project will fund efforts across North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia to leverage the carbon sequestration power of natural and working lands, including coastal wetlands, peatlands, forests, and urban forestry. The Atlantic Conservation Coalition is a partnership among the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, South Carolina Office of Resilience, Maryland Department of the Environment, and Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.
“President Biden believes in the power of community-driven solutions to fight climate change, protect public health, and grow our economy. Thanks to his leadership, the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program will deliver unprecedented resources to states, local governments, and Tribes to fund the solutions that work best in their communities,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “Selected recipients have put forward ambitious plans to advance sustainable agriculture, deploy clean industrial technologies, cut emissions and energy costs in homes and commercial buildings, and provide cost- and energy-efficient heating and cooling to communities, creating economic and workforce development opportunities along the way.”
"Investments such as this are paramount to ensuring communities across the region who are impacted the most have access to reduced climate and air pollution," said EPA Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz. “We need our partners to help us in tackling climate challenges. The work of these organizations will allow them to take the steps to ensure better quality air for future generations.”
“The Inflation Reduction Act is the single biggest investment we’ve made in fighting the climate crisis – and it is powering key projects like these that bring together neighboring states to tackle pollution, restore landscapes that store carbon, and put cleaner vehicles on our roads. As these initiatives show: in fighting the climate crisis we’re not just working to protect our environment – we’re also creating jobs and building a better, healthier future for our communities,” said Senator Van Hollen.
“The impact of Maryland’s transition to clean energy – from electric vehicles to investments in renewable energy – extends beyond our state’s borders. This funding will help accelerate our effort to protect our environment, reduce our carbon emissions and expand these efforts along I-95 corridor,” said Senator Cardin. “In partnering with our neighboring states and with federal investment, we can create a more sustainable region.”
EPA made its selections through a rigorous grants competition that was designed to be fair and impartial. The Agency reviewed nearly 300 applications that were submitted by entities from across the country and requested a total of nearly $33 billion in funding.
The 25 selected applications – from states, a Tribe, local governments, and coalitions of these entities – will receive federal funding to implement local and regional solutions. Many of these projects can be expanded and provide examples that other states, local governments, Tribes, and even businesses can replicate in their work to tackle the climate crisis.
Together, these selected projects will implement ambitious climate pollution reduction measures designed by states, Tribes and local governments that will achieve significant cumulative GHG reductions by 2030 and beyond. When estimates provided by all selected applicants are combined, the proposed projects would reduce greenhouse gas pollution by as much as 971 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2050, roughly the emissions from 5 million average homes’ energy use each year for over 25 years.
EPA expects to announce up to an additional $300 million in selections under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program for Tribes, Tribal consortia, and territories later this summer.
State, Tribal, and local action is vital to deliver on the President’s commitment to reduce climate pollution by over 50% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions no later than 2050. The innovative measures contained in the selected applications, developed with input from local communities, are expected to achieve substantial public health benefits such as reducing exposure to extreme heat, improving air quality, reducing energy burden for lower income Americans, improving climate resilience, and providing workforce and economic development opportunities, particularly in low-income and disadvantaged communities.
The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants advance President Biden’s historic Justice40 Initiative, which aims to ensure 40% of the overall benefits of certain climate, clean energy, and other federal investments flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized by underinvestment and overburdened by pollution.
The grants will fund projects supporting the deployment of technologies and programs to reduce greenhouse gases and other harmful pollution across the country and build the infrastructure, housing, industry, and competitive economy needed for a clean energy future. These grants will also help businesses capitalize on new opportunities, spur economic growth and job creation in new and growing industries, and support development of training programs to prepare workers. EPA expects to award the funds later this year, once all legal and administrative requirements are satisfied.
Many of the proposed projects contained in the selected applications announced today, as well as the $250 million in planning grant funding that EPA is providing under the CPRG program for development of Climate Action Plans by state, local, and Tribal governments across the country, will complement the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic federal actions and national climate strategies across sectors. Those include: the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization, the Administration’s efforts to achieve 100% clean electricity by 2035 and make zero emissions construction common practice by 2030, the Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap, the U.S. Buildings Decarbonization Blueprint, the Administration’s climate-smart agriculture efforts and Nature Based Solutions Roadmap, the U.S. Methane Emissions Reduction Action Plan, the National Climate Resilience Framework, and more.
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EPA R3 Press Office: R3Press@epa.gov
PHILADELPHIA (July 22, 2024) – Today, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Maryland Department of the Environment and Maryland Department of Transportation as partners in coalitions that will receive a total of more than $670 million in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants to implement community-driven solutions that tackle the climate crisis, reduce air pollution, advance environmental justice, and accelerate America’s clean energy transition.
The Clean Corridor Coalition project will deploy electric vehicle charging infrastructure for commercial zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles on the Interstate-95 freight corridor as a joint venture among the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Delaware Department of Transportation, and Maryland Departments of the Environment and Transportation, as well as provide technical assistance for workforce development and corridor planning across New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, and Maryland.
The Atlantic Conservation Coalition is a regional approach focused on natural climate solutions to reduce GHG emissions. The project will fund efforts across North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia to leverage the carbon sequestration power of natural and working lands, including coastal wetlands, peatlands, forests, and urban forestry. The Atlantic Conservation Coalition is a partnership among the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, South Carolina Office of Resilience, Maryland Department of the Environment, and Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.
“President Biden believes in the power of community-driven solutions to fight climate change, protect public health, and grow our economy. Thanks to his leadership, the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program will deliver unprecedented resources to states, local governments, and Tribes to fund the solutions that work best in their communities,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “Selected recipients have put forward ambitious plans to advance sustainable agriculture, deploy clean industrial technologies, cut emissions and energy costs in homes and commercial buildings, and provide cost- and energy-efficient heating and cooling to communities, creating economic and workforce development opportunities along the way.”
"Investments such as this are paramount to ensuring communities across the region who are impacted the most have access to reduced climate and air pollution," said EPA Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz. “We need our partners to help us in tackling climate challenges. The work of these organizations will allow them to take the steps to ensure better quality air for future generations.”
“The Inflation Reduction Act is the single biggest investment we’ve made in fighting the climate crisis – and it is powering key projects like these that bring together neighboring states to tackle pollution, restore landscapes that store carbon, and put cleaner vehicles on our roads. As these initiatives show: in fighting the climate crisis we’re not just working to protect our environment – we’re also creating jobs and building a better, healthier future for our communities,” said Senator Van Hollen.
“The impact of Maryland’s transition to clean energy – from electric vehicles to investments in renewable energy – extends beyond our state’s borders. This funding will help accelerate our effort to protect our environment, reduce our carbon emissions and expand these efforts along I-95 corridor,” said Senator Cardin. “In partnering with our neighboring states and with federal investment, we can create a more sustainable region.”
EPA made its selections through a rigorous grants competition that was designed to be fair and impartial. The Agency reviewed nearly 300 applications that were submitted by entities from across the country and requested a total of nearly $33 billion in funding.
The 25 selected applications – from states, a Tribe, local governments, and coalitions of these entities – will receive federal funding to implement local and regional solutions. Many of these projects can be expanded and provide examples that other states, local governments, Tribes, and even businesses can replicate in their work to tackle the climate crisis.
Together, these selected projects will implement ambitious climate pollution reduction measures designed by states, Tribes and local governments that will achieve significant cumulative GHG reductions by 2030 and beyond. When estimates provided by all selected applicants are combined, the proposed projects would reduce greenhouse gas pollution by as much as 971 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2050, roughly the emissions from 5 million average homes’ energy use each year for over 25 years.
EPA expects to announce up to an additional $300 million in selections under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program for Tribes, Tribal consortia, and territories later this summer.
State, Tribal, and local action is vital to deliver on the President’s commitment to reduce climate pollution by over 50% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions no later than 2050. The innovative measures contained in the selected applications, developed with input from local communities, are expected to achieve substantial public health benefits such as reducing exposure to extreme heat, improving air quality, reducing energy burden for lower income Americans, improving climate resilience, and providing workforce and economic development opportunities, particularly in low-income and disadvantaged communities.
The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants advance President Biden’s historic Justice40 Initiative, which aims to ensure 40% of the overall benefits of certain climate, clean energy, and other federal investments flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized by underinvestment and overburdened by pollution.
The grants will fund projects supporting the deployment of technologies and programs to reduce greenhouse gases and other harmful pollution across the country and build the infrastructure, housing, industry, and competitive economy needed for a clean energy future. These grants will also help businesses capitalize on new opportunities, spur economic growth and job creation in new and growing industries, and support development of training programs to prepare workers. EPA expects to award the funds later this year, once all legal and administrative requirements are satisfied.
Many of the proposed projects contained in the selected applications announced today, as well as the $250 million in planning grant funding that EPA is providing under the CPRG program for development of Climate Action Plans by state, local, and Tribal governments across the country, will complement the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic federal actions and national climate strategies across sectors. Those include: the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization, the Administration’s efforts to achieve 100% clean electricity by 2035 and make zero emissions construction common practice by 2030, the Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap, the U.S. Buildings Decarbonization Blueprint, the Administration’s climate-smart agriculture efforts and Nature Based Solutions Roadmap, the U.S. Methane Emissions Reduction Action Plan, the National Climate Resilience Framework, and more.
Learn more about the selected applications
Learn more about the CPRG program
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EPA Announces More Than $430 Million to Illinois for Community-Driven Solutions to Cut Climate Pollution
Today, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of the State of Illinois to receive a $430,251,378 Climate Pollution Reduction Grant to implement community-driven solutions that tackle the climate crisis, reduce air pollution, advance environmental justice, and accelerate America’s clean energy transition.
Illinois will use its Climate Pollution Reduction Grant to fund measures, led by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, focused on decarbonization, freight electrification, climate-smart agriculture, and renewable energy. The grant will support the State of Illinois’s commitment to achieve 100% carbon-free power by 2045.
“President Biden believes in the power of community-driven solutions to fight climate change, protect public health, and grow our economy. Thanks to his leadership, the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program will deliver unprecedented resources to states, local governments, and Tribes to fund the solutions that work best in their communities,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “Selected recipients have put forward ambitious plans to advance sustainable agriculture, deploy clean industrial technologies, cut emissions and energy costs in homes and commercial buildings, and provide cost- and energy-efficient heating and cooling to communities, creating economic and workforce development opportunities along the way.”
“The Biden-Harris administration is delivering unprecedented funding and resources to help Illinois fight climate change, safeguard public health and grow its economy,” said EPA Region 5 Administrator Debra Shore. “EPA congratulates Gov. Pritzker for his leadership and innovative plans to drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions from multiple sectors including industry, energy production, transportation and agriculture to build a greener, cleaner, healthier future for all Illinois residents.”
“When I signed the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, I did it knowing that there we could not move into a clean energy future without ensuring that no one was left behind—and with this grant award, the Biden-Harris administration have made it clear that their priorities are the same,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “This grant will fund clean buildings, agriculture, and transport, and further position Illinois as the hub for smart, clean development that we have strived to become.”
“All Illinoisans deserve safe air to breathe and clean water to drink. This grant will make this a reality for our communities that have long been overburdened by industrial pollution and will contribute to a healthier planet,” said Sen. Dick Durbin. “These significant resources that EPA has allocated to our state thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration's Inflation Reduction Act will support IEPA’s efforts to address the climate crisis. The funds will help protect the planet for the next generation by investing in climate-smart agriculture and decarbonization, reduce air pollution, and reach 100% carbon-free power by 2045.”
“To continue making critical progress to help protect every American’s right to breathe safe air, drink clean water as well as live, work and play on uncontaminated land, we need to make significant investments in community-driven solutions,” Sen. Tammy Duckworth said. “Today’s substantial EPA investment—made possible by President Biden’s historic Justice40 initiative—into Illinois will help bring us closer to achieving the goal of securing true environmental justice for Illinoisans, no matter their zip code. As a co-founder of the Senate’s Environmental Justice Caucus, I’ll keep pushing more of the long-overdue resources needed to help promote health equity, advance clean energy solutions, secure cleaner drinking water and tackle legacy pollution in communities that have borne the heaviest burdens of environmental contamination for far too long.”
"Thanks to President Biden's landmark climate law, the Inflation Reduction Act, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will receive over $400 million in grant money from the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program," said Rep. Jan Schakowsky. "This investment is a critical step in the fight against climate change and will help Illinois reduce air pollution, advance environmental justice, address childhood asthma and improve public health. I will continue to work with my colleagues in Congress to support common sense measures that protect the right of all, especially our children, to a safe and habitable climate."
“This major grant from the EPA will go a long way to helping Illinois communities reduce air pollution and build energy infrastructure that is more efficient and resilient,” said Rep. Bill Foster. “Protecting our environment for future generations is crucial, and I’m proud that Illinois will receive over $430 million to strengthen and accelerate that work."
"My neighbors in Central and Northwestern Illinois deserve clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, and a climate that is sustainable for the future. That is why I'm thrilled to see millions of tax dollars coming back home to Illinois to help reduce pollution, protect public lands, and create jobs through a transition to clean energy. We must continue to work together to create an environment that future generations of young people can live and thrive in and that is exactly what this important funding will do,” said Rep. Mike Quigley. "I am thrilled that Illinois will receive over $430 million to combat climate pollution and support the state's goal to be carbon-free by 2045," said Rep. Robin Kelly. "I am especially grateful for President Biden's initiative to ensure 40% of investments goes toward historically neglected communities to advance environmental justice. A clean energy future should leave no one behind, and these community-driven solutions funded by the EPA will spur economic growth for everyone."
“Illinois has shown an unwavering commitment to achieving carbon-free power by 2045 and ensuring Illinoisans have access to a clean and healthy environment,” said Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi. “I am thrilled to join the EPA and leaders from our state in announcing that Illinois will receive more than $430 million from the EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants to continue this crucial work. These grants will not only allow us to take strategic action to curb the climate crisis, but also to create jobs and spur economic growth across the state.”
“Climate change remains the existential threat to our species, and reducing carbon emissions is key to fighting back against this crisis. I’m proud to see this federal funding come to Illinois to help our state achieve its goal of 100% carbon-free power by 2045,” said Rep. Sean Casten.
“The EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants will implement community-driven solutions to help improve air quality for the people I represent. This investment is a crucial step to tackling the climate crisis and reducing pollution that disproportionately affects Latino, Black and working-class neighborhoods,” said Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García. “Reports have found that the Chicago metro area, and in particular Cook County’s air quality, is one of the worst in the nation. Improving air quality is a matter of racial and environmental justice. I look forward to working with EPA, hand-in-hand with community organizations, to achieve a healthier environment for my constituents.”
“State, local, and tribal leaders right here in Illinois are driving the innovation and technology that will end our climate crisis,” said Rep. Lauren Underwood. “Our community is developing the bold plans that will protect public health, reduce air pollution, and build the infrastructure, housing, industry, and economy we need for a clean energy future. This federal funding is critically important to supporting that leadership, and I’m proud to bring it home.”
"It’s on all of us to work together to protect our planet for future generations,” said Rep. Nikki Budzinski. “I'm thrilled that the Illinois EPA is set to receive more than $430 million in federal funding for community-based solutions to our climate challenges that reduce harmful air pollution. This historic investment will make our communities healthier, grow our economy and create good-paying jobs. I’m proud to be working to build a sustainable future for Central and Southern Illinoisans.”
"My neighbors in Central and Northwestern Illinois deserve clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, and a climate that is sustainable for the future. That is why I'm thrilled to see millions of tax dollars coming back home to Illinois to help reduce pollution, protect public lands, and create jobs through a transition to clean energy. We must continue to work together to create an environment that future generations of young people can live and thrive in and that is exactly what this important funding will do,” said Rep. Eric Sorensen.
EPA made its selections through a rigorous grants competition that was designed to be fair and impartial. The Agency reviewed nearly 300 applications that were submitted by entities from across the country and requested a total of nearly $33 billion in funding.
The 25 selected applications – from states, a Tribe, local governments, and coalitions of these entities – will receive federal funding to implement local and regional solutions. Many of these projects can be expanded and provide examples that other states, local governments, Tribes, and even businesses can replicate in their work to tackle the climate crisis.
Together, these selected projects will implement ambitious climate pollution reduction measures designed by states, Tribes and local governments that will achieve significant cumulative GHG reductions by 2030 and beyond. When estimates provided by all selected applicants are combined, the proposed projects would reduce greenhouse gas pollution by as much as 971 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2050, roughly the emissions from 5 million average homes’ energy use each year for over 25 years.
EPA expects to announce up to an additional $300 million in selections under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program for Tribes, Tribal consortia, and territories later this summer.
State, Tribal, and local action is vital to deliver on the President’s commitment to reduce climate pollution by over 50% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions no later than 2050. The innovative measures contained in the selected applications, developed with input from local communities, are expected to achieve substantial public health benefits such as reducing exposure to extreme heat, improving air quality, reducing energy burden for lower income Americans, improving climate resilience, and providing workforce and economic development opportunities, particularly in low-income and disadvantaged communities.
The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants advance President Biden’s historic Justice40 Initiative, which aims to ensure 40% of the overall benefits of certain climate, clean energy, and other federal investments flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized by underinvestment and overburdened by pollution.
The grants will fund projects supporting the deployment of technologies and programs to reduce greenhouse gases and other harmful pollution across the country and build the infrastructure, housing, industry, and competitive economy needed for a clean energy future. These grants will also help businesses capitalize on new opportunities, spur economic growth and job creation in new and growing industries, and support development of training programs to prepare workers. EPA expects to award the funds later this year, once all legal and administrative requirements are satisfied.
Many of the proposed projects contained in the selected applications announced today, as well as the $250 million in planning grant funding that EPA is providing under the CPRG program for development of Climate Action Plans by state, local, and Tribal governments across the country, will complement the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic federal actions and national climate strategies across sectors. Those include: the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization, the Administration’s efforts to achieve 100% clean electricity by 2035 and make zero emissions construction common practice by 2030, the Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap, the U.S. Buildings Decarbonization Blueprint, the Administration’s climate-smart agriculture efforts and Nature Based Solutions Roadmap, the U.S. Methane Emissions Reduction Action Plan, the National Climate Resilience Framework, and more.
Learn more about the selected applications
Learn more about the CPRG program
Illinois will use its Climate Pollution Reduction Grant to fund measures, led by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, focused on decarbonization, freight electrification, climate-smart agriculture, and renewable energy. The grant will support the State of Illinois’s commitment to achieve 100% carbon-free power by 2045.
“President Biden believes in the power of community-driven solutions to fight climate change, protect public health, and grow our economy. Thanks to his leadership, the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program will deliver unprecedented resources to states, local governments, and Tribes to fund the solutions that work best in their communities,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “Selected recipients have put forward ambitious plans to advance sustainable agriculture, deploy clean industrial technologies, cut emissions and energy costs in homes and commercial buildings, and provide cost- and energy-efficient heating and cooling to communities, creating economic and workforce development opportunities along the way.”
“The Biden-Harris administration is delivering unprecedented funding and resources to help Illinois fight climate change, safeguard public health and grow its economy,” said EPA Region 5 Administrator Debra Shore. “EPA congratulates Gov. Pritzker for his leadership and innovative plans to drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions from multiple sectors including industry, energy production, transportation and agriculture to build a greener, cleaner, healthier future for all Illinois residents.”
“When I signed the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, I did it knowing that there we could not move into a clean energy future without ensuring that no one was left behind—and with this grant award, the Biden-Harris administration have made it clear that their priorities are the same,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “This grant will fund clean buildings, agriculture, and transport, and further position Illinois as the hub for smart, clean development that we have strived to become.”
“All Illinoisans deserve safe air to breathe and clean water to drink. This grant will make this a reality for our communities that have long been overburdened by industrial pollution and will contribute to a healthier planet,” said Sen. Dick Durbin. “These significant resources that EPA has allocated to our state thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration's Inflation Reduction Act will support IEPA’s efforts to address the climate crisis. The funds will help protect the planet for the next generation by investing in climate-smart agriculture and decarbonization, reduce air pollution, and reach 100% carbon-free power by 2045.”
“To continue making critical progress to help protect every American’s right to breathe safe air, drink clean water as well as live, work and play on uncontaminated land, we need to make significant investments in community-driven solutions,” Sen. Tammy Duckworth said. “Today’s substantial EPA investment—made possible by President Biden’s historic Justice40 initiative—into Illinois will help bring us closer to achieving the goal of securing true environmental justice for Illinoisans, no matter their zip code. As a co-founder of the Senate’s Environmental Justice Caucus, I’ll keep pushing more of the long-overdue resources needed to help promote health equity, advance clean energy solutions, secure cleaner drinking water and tackle legacy pollution in communities that have borne the heaviest burdens of environmental contamination for far too long.”
"Thanks to President Biden's landmark climate law, the Inflation Reduction Act, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will receive over $400 million in grant money from the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program," said Rep. Jan Schakowsky. "This investment is a critical step in the fight against climate change and will help Illinois reduce air pollution, advance environmental justice, address childhood asthma and improve public health. I will continue to work with my colleagues in Congress to support common sense measures that protect the right of all, especially our children, to a safe and habitable climate."
“This major grant from the EPA will go a long way to helping Illinois communities reduce air pollution and build energy infrastructure that is more efficient and resilient,” said Rep. Bill Foster. “Protecting our environment for future generations is crucial, and I’m proud that Illinois will receive over $430 million to strengthen and accelerate that work."
"My neighbors in Central and Northwestern Illinois deserve clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, and a climate that is sustainable for the future. That is why I'm thrilled to see millions of tax dollars coming back home to Illinois to help reduce pollution, protect public lands, and create jobs through a transition to clean energy. We must continue to work together to create an environment that future generations of young people can live and thrive in and that is exactly what this important funding will do,” said Rep. Mike Quigley. "I am thrilled that Illinois will receive over $430 million to combat climate pollution and support the state's goal to be carbon-free by 2045," said Rep. Robin Kelly. "I am especially grateful for President Biden's initiative to ensure 40% of investments goes toward historically neglected communities to advance environmental justice. A clean energy future should leave no one behind, and these community-driven solutions funded by the EPA will spur economic growth for everyone."
“Illinois has shown an unwavering commitment to achieving carbon-free power by 2045 and ensuring Illinoisans have access to a clean and healthy environment,” said Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi. “I am thrilled to join the EPA and leaders from our state in announcing that Illinois will receive more than $430 million from the EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants to continue this crucial work. These grants will not only allow us to take strategic action to curb the climate crisis, but also to create jobs and spur economic growth across the state.”
“Climate change remains the existential threat to our species, and reducing carbon emissions is key to fighting back against this crisis. I’m proud to see this federal funding come to Illinois to help our state achieve its goal of 100% carbon-free power by 2045,” said Rep. Sean Casten.
“The EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants will implement community-driven solutions to help improve air quality for the people I represent. This investment is a crucial step to tackling the climate crisis and reducing pollution that disproportionately affects Latino, Black and working-class neighborhoods,” said Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García. “Reports have found that the Chicago metro area, and in particular Cook County’s air quality, is one of the worst in the nation. Improving air quality is a matter of racial and environmental justice. I look forward to working with EPA, hand-in-hand with community organizations, to achieve a healthier environment for my constituents.”
“State, local, and tribal leaders right here in Illinois are driving the innovation and technology that will end our climate crisis,” said Rep. Lauren Underwood. “Our community is developing the bold plans that will protect public health, reduce air pollution, and build the infrastructure, housing, industry, and economy we need for a clean energy future. This federal funding is critically important to supporting that leadership, and I’m proud to bring it home.”
"It’s on all of us to work together to protect our planet for future generations,” said Rep. Nikki Budzinski. “I'm thrilled that the Illinois EPA is set to receive more than $430 million in federal funding for community-based solutions to our climate challenges that reduce harmful air pollution. This historic investment will make our communities healthier, grow our economy and create good-paying jobs. I’m proud to be working to build a sustainable future for Central and Southern Illinoisans.”
"My neighbors in Central and Northwestern Illinois deserve clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, and a climate that is sustainable for the future. That is why I'm thrilled to see millions of tax dollars coming back home to Illinois to help reduce pollution, protect public lands, and create jobs through a transition to clean energy. We must continue to work together to create an environment that future generations of young people can live and thrive in and that is exactly what this important funding will do,” said Rep. Eric Sorensen.
EPA made its selections through a rigorous grants competition that was designed to be fair and impartial. The Agency reviewed nearly 300 applications that were submitted by entities from across the country and requested a total of nearly $33 billion in funding.
The 25 selected applications – from states, a Tribe, local governments, and coalitions of these entities – will receive federal funding to implement local and regional solutions. Many of these projects can be expanded and provide examples that other states, local governments, Tribes, and even businesses can replicate in their work to tackle the climate crisis.
Together, these selected projects will implement ambitious climate pollution reduction measures designed by states, Tribes and local governments that will achieve significant cumulative GHG reductions by 2030 and beyond. When estimates provided by all selected applicants are combined, the proposed projects would reduce greenhouse gas pollution by as much as 971 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2050, roughly the emissions from 5 million average homes’ energy use each year for over 25 years.
EPA expects to announce up to an additional $300 million in selections under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program for Tribes, Tribal consortia, and territories later this summer.
State, Tribal, and local action is vital to deliver on the President’s commitment to reduce climate pollution by over 50% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions no later than 2050. The innovative measures contained in the selected applications, developed with input from local communities, are expected to achieve substantial public health benefits such as reducing exposure to extreme heat, improving air quality, reducing energy burden for lower income Americans, improving climate resilience, and providing workforce and economic development opportunities, particularly in low-income and disadvantaged communities.
The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants advance President Biden’s historic Justice40 Initiative, which aims to ensure 40% of the overall benefits of certain climate, clean energy, and other federal investments flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized by underinvestment and overburdened by pollution.
The grants will fund projects supporting the deployment of technologies and programs to reduce greenhouse gases and other harmful pollution across the country and build the infrastructure, housing, industry, and competitive economy needed for a clean energy future. These grants will also help businesses capitalize on new opportunities, spur economic growth and job creation in new and growing industries, and support development of training programs to prepare workers. EPA expects to award the funds later this year, once all legal and administrative requirements are satisfied.
Many of the proposed projects contained in the selected applications announced today, as well as the $250 million in planning grant funding that EPA is providing under the CPRG program for development of Climate Action Plans by state, local, and Tribal governments across the country, will complement the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic federal actions and national climate strategies across sectors. Those include: the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization, the Administration’s efforts to achieve 100% clean electricity by 2035 and make zero emissions construction common practice by 2030, the Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap, the U.S. Buildings Decarbonization Blueprint, the Administration’s climate-smart agriculture efforts and Nature Based Solutions Roadmap, the U.S. Methane Emissions Reduction Action Plan, the National Climate Resilience Framework, and more.
Learn more about the selected applications
Learn more about the CPRG program
Delaware to benefit from $248 million grant for community-driven solutions to cut climate pollution
PHILADELPHIA (July 22, 2024) – Today, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the general competition selection of Delaware Department of Transportation as part of a coalition that will receive a $248 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant to implement community-driven solutions that tackle the climate crisis, reduce air pollution, advance environmental justice, and accelerate America’s clean energy transition.
The Clean Corridor Coalition application is led by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, in partnership with the Delaware Department of Transportation, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Maryland Department of Environment, and Maryland Department of Transportation. The selected application will fund work along the I-95 Corridor to deploy electric vehicle charging infrastructure for commercial zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and will provide technical assistance for workforce development and corridor planning across New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, and Maryland.
“President Biden believes in the power of community-driven solutions to fight climate change, protect public health, and grow our economy. Thanks to his leadership, the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program will deliver unprecedented resources to states, local governments, and Tribes to fund the solutions that work best in their communities,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “Selected recipients have put forward ambitious plans to advance sustainable agriculture, deploy clean industrial technologies, cut emissions and energy costs in homes and commercial buildings, and provide cost- and energy-efficient heating and cooling to communities, creating economic and workforce development opportunities along the way.”
"Investments such as this are paramount to ensuring communities across the region who are impacted the most have access to reduced climate and air pollution," said EPA Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz. “We need our partners to help us in tackling climate challenges. The work of these organizations will allow them to take the steps to ensure better quality air for future generations."
“The transportation sector is the single largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the nation,” said U.S. Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE). “This funding from the Inflation Reduction Act to build out our EV charging infrastructure will go a long way toward driving down tailpipe emissions and improving air quality in Delaware and across the region. I commend the Biden administration for continuing to take action to speed the adoption of EVs and protect our one and only planet.”
“The Delaware Department of Transportation is taking a leading role in investing in green infrastructure through the Clean Corridor Coalition Project, which will allow for electric vehicle charging infrastructure along the I-95 Corridor,” said U.S. Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE). “I’m constantly impressed by how President Biden’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants have helped lead our nation into a stronger, more sustainable future, and supporting zero-emission vehicles through projects like the Clean Corridor Coalition is a big step forward in that effort.”
“The Inflation Reduction Act represents the greatest climate action in our nation’s history, and it has been paying off for Delaware in a big way since President Joe Biden signed it into law,” said U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE). “This award for the Delaware Department of Transportation, as part of the Clean Corridor Coalition, represents a major investment in electric vehicle charging infrastructure and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in our region. I look forward to continuing to work with the Biden-Harris Administration to fully realize our clean energy future.”
EPA made its selections through a rigorous grants competition that was designed to be fair and impartial. The Agency reviewed nearly 300 applications that were submitted by entities from across the country and requested a total of nearly $33 billion in funding.
The 25 selected applications – from states, a Tribe, local governments, and coalitions of these entities – will receive federal funding to implement local and regional solutions. Many of these projects can be expanded and provide examples that other states, local governments, Tribes, and even businesses can replicate in their work to tackle the climate crisis.
Together, these selected projects will implement ambitious climate pollution reduction measures designed by states, Tribes and local governments that will achieve significant cumulative GHG reductions by 2030 and beyond. When estimates provided by all selected applicants are combined, the proposed projects would reduce greenhouse gas pollution by as much as 971 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2050, roughly the emissions from 5 million average homes’ energy use each year for over 25 years.
EPA expects to announce up to an additional $300 million in selections under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program for Tribes, Tribal consortia, and territories later this summer.
State, Tribal, and local action is vital to deliver on the President’s commitment to reduce climate pollution by over 50% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions no later than 2050. The innovative measures contained in the selected applications, developed with input from local communities, are expected to achieve substantial public health benefits such as reducing exposure to extreme heat, improving air quality, reducing energy burden for lower income Americans, improving climate resilience, and providing workforce and economic development opportunities, particularly in low-income and disadvantaged communities.
The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants advance President Biden’s historic Justice40 Initiative, which aims to ensure 40% of the overall benefits of certain climate, clean energy, and other federal investments flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized by underinvestment and overburdened by pollution.
The grants will fund projects supporting the deployment of technologies and programs to reduce greenhouse gases and other harmful pollution across the country and build the infrastructure, housing, industry, and competitive economy needed for a clean energy future. These grants will also help businesses capitalize on new opportunities, spur economic growth and job creation in new and growing industries, and support development of training programs to prepare workers. EPA expects to award the funds later this year, once all legal and administrative requirements are satisfied.
Many of the proposed projects contained in the selected applications announced today, as well as the $250 million in planning grant funding that EPA is providing under the CPRG program for development of Climate Action Plans by state, local, and Tribal governments across the country, will complement the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic federal actions and national climate strategies across sectors. Those include: the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization, the Administration’s efforts to achieve 100% clean electricity by 2035 and make zero emissions construction common practice by 2030, the Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap, the U.S. Buildings Decarbonization Blueprint, the Administration’s climate-smart agriculture efforts and Nature Based Solutions Roadmap, the U.S. Methane Emissions Reduction Action Plan, the National Climate Resilience Framework, and more.
Learn more about the selected applications
Learn more about the CPRG program
The Clean Corridor Coalition application is led by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, in partnership with the Delaware Department of Transportation, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Maryland Department of Environment, and Maryland Department of Transportation. The selected application will fund work along the I-95 Corridor to deploy electric vehicle charging infrastructure for commercial zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and will provide technical assistance for workforce development and corridor planning across New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, and Maryland.
“President Biden believes in the power of community-driven solutions to fight climate change, protect public health, and grow our economy. Thanks to his leadership, the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program will deliver unprecedented resources to states, local governments, and Tribes to fund the solutions that work best in their communities,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “Selected recipients have put forward ambitious plans to advance sustainable agriculture, deploy clean industrial technologies, cut emissions and energy costs in homes and commercial buildings, and provide cost- and energy-efficient heating and cooling to communities, creating economic and workforce development opportunities along the way.”
"Investments such as this are paramount to ensuring communities across the region who are impacted the most have access to reduced climate and air pollution," said EPA Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz. “We need our partners to help us in tackling climate challenges. The work of these organizations will allow them to take the steps to ensure better quality air for future generations."
“The transportation sector is the single largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the nation,” said U.S. Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE). “This funding from the Inflation Reduction Act to build out our EV charging infrastructure will go a long way toward driving down tailpipe emissions and improving air quality in Delaware and across the region. I commend the Biden administration for continuing to take action to speed the adoption of EVs and protect our one and only planet.”
“The Delaware Department of Transportation is taking a leading role in investing in green infrastructure through the Clean Corridor Coalition Project, which will allow for electric vehicle charging infrastructure along the I-95 Corridor,” said U.S. Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE). “I’m constantly impressed by how President Biden’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants have helped lead our nation into a stronger, more sustainable future, and supporting zero-emission vehicles through projects like the Clean Corridor Coalition is a big step forward in that effort.”
“The Inflation Reduction Act represents the greatest climate action in our nation’s history, and it has been paying off for Delaware in a big way since President Joe Biden signed it into law,” said U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE). “This award for the Delaware Department of Transportation, as part of the Clean Corridor Coalition, represents a major investment in electric vehicle charging infrastructure and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in our region. I look forward to continuing to work with the Biden-Harris Administration to fully realize our clean energy future.”
EPA made its selections through a rigorous grants competition that was designed to be fair and impartial. The Agency reviewed nearly 300 applications that were submitted by entities from across the country and requested a total of nearly $33 billion in funding.
The 25 selected applications – from states, a Tribe, local governments, and coalitions of these entities – will receive federal funding to implement local and regional solutions. Many of these projects can be expanded and provide examples that other states, local governments, Tribes, and even businesses can replicate in their work to tackle the climate crisis.
Together, these selected projects will implement ambitious climate pollution reduction measures designed by states, Tribes and local governments that will achieve significant cumulative GHG reductions by 2030 and beyond. When estimates provided by all selected applicants are combined, the proposed projects would reduce greenhouse gas pollution by as much as 971 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2050, roughly the emissions from 5 million average homes’ energy use each year for over 25 years.
EPA expects to announce up to an additional $300 million in selections under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program for Tribes, Tribal consortia, and territories later this summer.
State, Tribal, and local action is vital to deliver on the President’s commitment to reduce climate pollution by over 50% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions no later than 2050. The innovative measures contained in the selected applications, developed with input from local communities, are expected to achieve substantial public health benefits such as reducing exposure to extreme heat, improving air quality, reducing energy burden for lower income Americans, improving climate resilience, and providing workforce and economic development opportunities, particularly in low-income and disadvantaged communities.
The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants advance President Biden’s historic Justice40 Initiative, which aims to ensure 40% of the overall benefits of certain climate, clean energy, and other federal investments flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized by underinvestment and overburdened by pollution.
The grants will fund projects supporting the deployment of technologies and programs to reduce greenhouse gases and other harmful pollution across the country and build the infrastructure, housing, industry, and competitive economy needed for a clean energy future. These grants will also help businesses capitalize on new opportunities, spur economic growth and job creation in new and growing industries, and support development of training programs to prepare workers. EPA expects to award the funds later this year, once all legal and administrative requirements are satisfied.
Many of the proposed projects contained in the selected applications announced today, as well as the $250 million in planning grant funding that EPA is providing under the CPRG program for development of Climate Action Plans by state, local, and Tribal governments across the country, will complement the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic federal actions and national climate strategies across sectors. Those include: the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization, the Administration’s efforts to achieve 100% clean electricity by 2035 and make zero emissions construction common practice by 2030, the Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap, the U.S. Buildings Decarbonization Blueprint, the Administration’s climate-smart agriculture efforts and Nature Based Solutions Roadmap, the U.S. Methane Emissions Reduction Action Plan, the National Climate Resilience Framework, and more.
Learn more about the selected applications
Learn more about the CPRG program
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $328.7 million for community-driven solutions to cut climate pollution across Colorado
DENVER – Today, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the general competition selections of the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) to receive $199,705,797 and the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) to receive $129,008,738 in Climate Pollution Reduction grants to implement community-driven solutions that tackle the climate crisis, reduce air pollution, advance environmental justice and accelerate America’s clean energy transition.
The DRCOG Climate Pollution Reduction Grant project is a zero-emission building initiative grant that will fund measures to reduce GHG emissions from residential and commercial building sectors and increase energy and resource efficiency within the Denver Metropolitan Area. The selected application will help achieve a regionwide goal of net-zero building-sector emissions by 2050.
CEO’s proposed project, the Colorado Decarbonization Accelerator, will implement projects in multiple sectors including measures to reduce methane emissions from landfills, coal mines and natural seepage. The selected application will also support decarbonization of large commercial buildings and accelerate local greenhouse gas reduction policies and projects.
“Our guiding mission is ensuring all people in Colorado have clean air to breathe, clean water to drink and the opportunity to live healthy lives," said EPA Regional Administrator KC Becker. "These grants — unprecedented in their funding — bring us and Coloradans closer to achieving these goals. With nearly $330 million coming to Colorado, pollution that has overwhelmed communities across the state can be addressed through the selectees’ thoughtful, targeted projects. The Colorado Energy Office will be aiming to reduce emissions from landfills and coal mines, while the Denver Regional Council of Governments will be focused on decarbonizing local homes and commercial buildings across the Denver Metropolitan area—collectively benefitting millions of Coloradans across the state and economic sectors.”
“The Inflation Reduction Act made the largest investment to confront climate change in history, and Colorado is uniquely positioned to benefit from it and lead the transition to a clean energy economy,” said Senator Michael Bennet. “With nearly $329 million for Colorado, these Climate Pollution Reduction Grants will reduce greenhouse gas pollution by helping decarbonize homes and businesses, and addressing methane pollution from landfills, mines and other sources. I’m pleased the EPA is working with local leaders to ensure these investments reach every corner of our state."
“Colorado is already tackling climate change head-on, but to reach our climate goals, we’ll need to continue investing in cleaner technologies and decarbonization efforts,” said Senator John Hickenlooper. “We passed the historic Inflation Reduction Act to do just that. And now it’s delivering millions to Colorado to help businesses and local governments measure — and cut — their carbon emissions!”
“As stewards of our environment, we have a responsibility to ensure that the next generation inherits cleaner air and water than we enjoy today,” said Representative Yadira Caraveo. “As a physician, I’ve witnessed firsthand the harmful effects of polluted air and contaminated water on our children’s health. That’s why I advocated to secure this multimillion-dollar federal grant — because Coloradans deserve better. By focusing on pollution reduction with this generational investment from the EPA, we empower our communities to prioritize the health and safety of everyday Coloradans.”
“This substantial funding is a major advancement in the bold action we must take to combat the climate crisis effectively,” said Representative Diana DeGette. “The Inflation Reduction Act includes some of the most significant climate action in our history, and I am proud to have voted for this landmark law. With this funding, Denver can take a significant step towards reducing pollution, combating climate change and securing a healthier environment for future generations."
“Colorado knows how critical it is that we take immediate action to address the climate crisis head on,” said Representative Brittany Pettersen. “This funding from the Inflation Reduction Act is a huge step forward in our work to cut climate pollution and greenhouse gas emissions and improve our air quality and public health, all while investing in our local workforce and strengthening our economy. I’ll keep working to ensure our communities have the resources they need to build a healthier, sustainable Colorado.”
“This award is a testament to the dedication and hard work of not just the entire DRCOG team, but the unwavering support from our member government partners, as well as over 90 program supporters across industry, labor, government and the broader community,” said Jeff Baker, Arapahoe County Commissioner and Chair of the DRCOG Board. “The region’s Metro Vision Plan calls for healthy, inclusive and livable communities, and this federal grant will enable us to take bold, visionary steps to reduce climate pollution and protect the health and well-being of our residents. We are grateful for the support and look forward to working with our partners to achieve these ambitious goals.”
“We are proud of all the work we have done to position ourselves as a national leader in addressing climate change through economy-wide emissions reductions,” said Colorado Energy Office Executive Director Will Toor. “Local and Tribal government actions are crucial to this effort, and this funding will ensure that they can adopt and implement key policies to help us achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. This money will also help large building owners reduce their energy usage and associated emissions. We are grateful to the EPA for this award and for recognizing the great work happening across the state to protect the environment, improve air quality and save Coloradans money.”
“Cutting emissions of this powerful greenhouse gas is absolutely vital to achieving our overall climate goals,” said CDPHE Executive Director Jill Hunsaker Ryan. “These projects represent an extraordinary investment in Colorado’s future, and I am grateful to the EPA for the funding. These projects will improve our understanding of methane emissions, enhance the accuracy and reliability of our data and ultimately result in hundreds of thousands of tons of emissions reductions annually.”
EPA made its selections through a rigorous grants competition that was designed to be fair and impartial. The agency reviewed nearly 300 applications that were submitted by entities from across the country and requested a total of nearly $33 billion in funding.
The 25 selected applications, from states, a Tribe, local governments and coalitions of these entities, will receive federal funding to implement local and regional solutions. Many of these projects can be expanded and provide examples that other states, local governments, Tribes and businesses can replicate in their work to tackle the climate crisis.
Together, these selected projects will implement ambitious climate pollution reduction measures designed by states, Tribes and local governments that will achieve significant cumulative greenhouse gas reductions by 2030 and beyond. When estimates provided by all selected applicants are combined, the proposed projects would reduce greenhouse gas pollution by as much as 971 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2050, roughly the emissions from five million average homes’ energy use each year for over 25 years.
EPA expects to announce up to an additional $300 million in selections under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program for Tribes, Tribal consortia and territories later this summer.
State, Tribal and local action is vital to deliver on the President’s commitment to reduce climate pollution by over 50% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions no later than 2050. The innovative measures contained in the selected applications, developed with input from local communities, are expected to achieve substantial public health benefits such as reducing exposure to extreme heat, improving air quality, reducing energy burden for lower income Americans, improving climate resilience and providing workforce and economic development opportunities, particularly in low-income and disadvantaged communities.
The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants advance President Biden’s historic Justice40 Initiative, which aims to ensure 40% of the overall benefits of certain climate, clean energy and other federal investments flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized by underinvestment and overburdened by pollution.
The grants will fund projects supporting the deployment of technologies and programs to reduce greenhouse gases and other harmful pollution across the country and build the infrastructure, housing, industry and competitive economy needed for a clean energy future. These grants will also help businesses capitalize on new opportunities, spur economic growth and job creation in new and growing industries and support development of training programs to prepare workers. EPA expects to award the funds later this year, once all legal and administrative requirements are satisfied.
Many of the proposed projects contained in the selected applications announced today, as well as the $250 million in planning grant funding that EPA is providing under the CPRG program for development of Climate Action Plans by state, local and Tribal governments across the country, will complement the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic federal actions and national climate strategies across sectors. Those include: the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization, the Administration’s efforts to achieve 100% clean electricity by 2035 and make zero emissions construction common practice by 2030, the Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap, the U.S. Buildings Decarbonization Blueprint, the Administration’s climate-smart agriculture efforts and Nature Based Solutions Roadmap, the U.S. Methane Emissions Reduction Action Plan, the National Climate Resilience Framework and more.
Learn more about the selected applications
Learn more about the CPRG program
The DRCOG Climate Pollution Reduction Grant project is a zero-emission building initiative grant that will fund measures to reduce GHG emissions from residential and commercial building sectors and increase energy and resource efficiency within the Denver Metropolitan Area. The selected application will help achieve a regionwide goal of net-zero building-sector emissions by 2050.
CEO’s proposed project, the Colorado Decarbonization Accelerator, will implement projects in multiple sectors including measures to reduce methane emissions from landfills, coal mines and natural seepage. The selected application will also support decarbonization of large commercial buildings and accelerate local greenhouse gas reduction policies and projects.
“Our guiding mission is ensuring all people in Colorado have clean air to breathe, clean water to drink and the opportunity to live healthy lives," said EPA Regional Administrator KC Becker. "These grants — unprecedented in their funding — bring us and Coloradans closer to achieving these goals. With nearly $330 million coming to Colorado, pollution that has overwhelmed communities across the state can be addressed through the selectees’ thoughtful, targeted projects. The Colorado Energy Office will be aiming to reduce emissions from landfills and coal mines, while the Denver Regional Council of Governments will be focused on decarbonizing local homes and commercial buildings across the Denver Metropolitan area—collectively benefitting millions of Coloradans across the state and economic sectors.”
“The Inflation Reduction Act made the largest investment to confront climate change in history, and Colorado is uniquely positioned to benefit from it and lead the transition to a clean energy economy,” said Senator Michael Bennet. “With nearly $329 million for Colorado, these Climate Pollution Reduction Grants will reduce greenhouse gas pollution by helping decarbonize homes and businesses, and addressing methane pollution from landfills, mines and other sources. I’m pleased the EPA is working with local leaders to ensure these investments reach every corner of our state."
“Colorado is already tackling climate change head-on, but to reach our climate goals, we’ll need to continue investing in cleaner technologies and decarbonization efforts,” said Senator John Hickenlooper. “We passed the historic Inflation Reduction Act to do just that. And now it’s delivering millions to Colorado to help businesses and local governments measure — and cut — their carbon emissions!”
“As stewards of our environment, we have a responsibility to ensure that the next generation inherits cleaner air and water than we enjoy today,” said Representative Yadira Caraveo. “As a physician, I’ve witnessed firsthand the harmful effects of polluted air and contaminated water on our children’s health. That’s why I advocated to secure this multimillion-dollar federal grant — because Coloradans deserve better. By focusing on pollution reduction with this generational investment from the EPA, we empower our communities to prioritize the health and safety of everyday Coloradans.”
“This substantial funding is a major advancement in the bold action we must take to combat the climate crisis effectively,” said Representative Diana DeGette. “The Inflation Reduction Act includes some of the most significant climate action in our history, and I am proud to have voted for this landmark law. With this funding, Denver can take a significant step towards reducing pollution, combating climate change and securing a healthier environment for future generations."
“Colorado knows how critical it is that we take immediate action to address the climate crisis head on,” said Representative Brittany Pettersen. “This funding from the Inflation Reduction Act is a huge step forward in our work to cut climate pollution and greenhouse gas emissions and improve our air quality and public health, all while investing in our local workforce and strengthening our economy. I’ll keep working to ensure our communities have the resources they need to build a healthier, sustainable Colorado.”
“This award is a testament to the dedication and hard work of not just the entire DRCOG team, but the unwavering support from our member government partners, as well as over 90 program supporters across industry, labor, government and the broader community,” said Jeff Baker, Arapahoe County Commissioner and Chair of the DRCOG Board. “The region’s Metro Vision Plan calls for healthy, inclusive and livable communities, and this federal grant will enable us to take bold, visionary steps to reduce climate pollution and protect the health and well-being of our residents. We are grateful for the support and look forward to working with our partners to achieve these ambitious goals.”
“We are proud of all the work we have done to position ourselves as a national leader in addressing climate change through economy-wide emissions reductions,” said Colorado Energy Office Executive Director Will Toor. “Local and Tribal government actions are crucial to this effort, and this funding will ensure that they can adopt and implement key policies to help us achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. This money will also help large building owners reduce their energy usage and associated emissions. We are grateful to the EPA for this award and for recognizing the great work happening across the state to protect the environment, improve air quality and save Coloradans money.”
“Cutting emissions of this powerful greenhouse gas is absolutely vital to achieving our overall climate goals,” said CDPHE Executive Director Jill Hunsaker Ryan. “These projects represent an extraordinary investment in Colorado’s future, and I am grateful to the EPA for the funding. These projects will improve our understanding of methane emissions, enhance the accuracy and reliability of our data and ultimately result in hundreds of thousands of tons of emissions reductions annually.”
EPA made its selections through a rigorous grants competition that was designed to be fair and impartial. The agency reviewed nearly 300 applications that were submitted by entities from across the country and requested a total of nearly $33 billion in funding.
The 25 selected applications, from states, a Tribe, local governments and coalitions of these entities, will receive federal funding to implement local and regional solutions. Many of these projects can be expanded and provide examples that other states, local governments, Tribes and businesses can replicate in their work to tackle the climate crisis.
Together, these selected projects will implement ambitious climate pollution reduction measures designed by states, Tribes and local governments that will achieve significant cumulative greenhouse gas reductions by 2030 and beyond. When estimates provided by all selected applicants are combined, the proposed projects would reduce greenhouse gas pollution by as much as 971 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2050, roughly the emissions from five million average homes’ energy use each year for over 25 years.
EPA expects to announce up to an additional $300 million in selections under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program for Tribes, Tribal consortia and territories later this summer.
State, Tribal and local action is vital to deliver on the President’s commitment to reduce climate pollution by over 50% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions no later than 2050. The innovative measures contained in the selected applications, developed with input from local communities, are expected to achieve substantial public health benefits such as reducing exposure to extreme heat, improving air quality, reducing energy burden for lower income Americans, improving climate resilience and providing workforce and economic development opportunities, particularly in low-income and disadvantaged communities.
The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants advance President Biden’s historic Justice40 Initiative, which aims to ensure 40% of the overall benefits of certain climate, clean energy and other federal investments flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized by underinvestment and overburdened by pollution.
The grants will fund projects supporting the deployment of technologies and programs to reduce greenhouse gases and other harmful pollution across the country and build the infrastructure, housing, industry and competitive economy needed for a clean energy future. These grants will also help businesses capitalize on new opportunities, spur economic growth and job creation in new and growing industries and support development of training programs to prepare workers. EPA expects to award the funds later this year, once all legal and administrative requirements are satisfied.
Many of the proposed projects contained in the selected applications announced today, as well as the $250 million in planning grant funding that EPA is providing under the CPRG program for development of Climate Action Plans by state, local and Tribal governments across the country, will complement the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic federal actions and national climate strategies across sectors. Those include: the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization, the Administration’s efforts to achieve 100% clean electricity by 2035 and make zero emissions construction common practice by 2030, the Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap, the U.S. Buildings Decarbonization Blueprint, the Administration’s climate-smart agriculture efforts and Nature Based Solutions Roadmap, the U.S. Methane Emissions Reduction Action Plan, the National Climate Resilience Framework and more.
Learn more about the selected applications
Learn more about the CPRG program
EPA and New Jersey Break Ground on Project to Secure Clean Drinking Water for Irvington, NJ
NEW YORK - Today, in a significant investment to improve water infrastructure in New Jersey, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Lisa F. Garcia, Shawn LaTourette, Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and other dignitaries’ broke ground for a major upgrade to the drinking water system serving the Township of Irvington, NJ. The $48 million upgrade, funded by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will include replacing approximately 5,400 lead service lines within the Township’s water service area of the Passaic Water System over the next three to five years.
EPA has awarded total of $254 million to New Jersey in the first three years of the five-year Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) Program Capitalization Grant Program. These funds will support projects under a state-wide ten-year implementation plan, with a primary focus on disadvantaged communities.
“This project is a perfect example of the historic federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law providing vital funds to New Jersey to ensure that our communities, and especially our children, have safe and lead free drinking water,” said Regional Administrator Lisa F. Garcia. “EPA is happy to partner with NJ as we prioritize getting the lead out. There is no safe level of lead exposure, and we know that the primary source of harmful exposure in drinking water is through lead pipes.”
“Safe and reliable water infrastructure is critical to the vitality of our communities,” NJDEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette said. “This record-setting, billion-dollar investment in our water infrastructure throughout the state demonstrates the high level of commitment that our local governments and water systems are making to protect public health and the environment. It also underscores the proud and productive partnership between the Murphy Administration and the Biden Administration to enhance the quality of life and create jobs through infrastructure investments.”
President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invests a historic $15 billion to identify and replace lead service lines. The law mandates that 49% of funds provided through the DWSRF General Supplemental Funding and DWSRF Lead Service Line Replacement Funding must be provided as grants and forgivable loans to disadvantaged communities, a crucial investment for communities that have been underinvested in for too long. EPA projects a national total of 9 million lead services lines across the country, based on data collected from the updated 7th Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey and Assessment. The funding will be provided specifically for lead service line identification and replacement and will help New Jersey fund projects to remove lead pipes and reduce exposure to lead from drinking water. This Lead Service Line-specific formula allows states to receive financial assistance commensurate with their need as soon as possible, furthering public health protection nationwide. To ensure that funding is used for lead service line related activities, LSLR allotments are based on need — meaning that states with more projected lead service lines receive proportionally more.
New Jersey American Water provides water service to 34 municipalities across Essex, Union, Morris, Somerset, and Hunterdon Counties. The Passaic Water System delivers approximately 34.0 million gallons per day (MGD) of potable water to around 79,860 customers and serves approximately 84,000 service connections within its franchise areas.
Lead can enter drinking water when plumbing materials that contain lead corrode, especially where the water has high acidity or low mineral content that corrodes pipes and fixtures. The most common sources of lead in drinking water are lead pipes, faucets, and fixtures. In homes with lead pipes that connect the home to the water main, also known as lead services lines, these pipes are typically the most significant source of lead in the water. Lead pipes are more likely to be found in older cities and homes built before 1986. Among homes without lead service lines, the most common problem is with brass or chrome-plated brass faucets and plumbing with lead solder.
To view more stories about how the unprecedented investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are transforming communities across the country, visit EPA’s Investing in America’s Water Infrastructure Story Map.
To read more about some additional projects that are underway, see EPA’s recently released Quarterly Report on Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funded Clean Water and Drinking Water SRF projects and explore the State Revolving Funds Public Portal.
For more information, visit EPA’s lead Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, please visit EPA’s Drinking Water website.
For more information about the EPA’s Lead Service Line Replacement Program, visit www.epa.gov/lslr
Follow EPA Region 2 on X and visit our Facebook page. For more information about EPA Region 2, visit our website.
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EPA has awarded total of $254 million to New Jersey in the first three years of the five-year Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) Program Capitalization Grant Program. These funds will support projects under a state-wide ten-year implementation plan, with a primary focus on disadvantaged communities.
“This project is a perfect example of the historic federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law providing vital funds to New Jersey to ensure that our communities, and especially our children, have safe and lead free drinking water,” said Regional Administrator Lisa F. Garcia. “EPA is happy to partner with NJ as we prioritize getting the lead out. There is no safe level of lead exposure, and we know that the primary source of harmful exposure in drinking water is through lead pipes.”
“Safe and reliable water infrastructure is critical to the vitality of our communities,” NJDEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette said. “This record-setting, billion-dollar investment in our water infrastructure throughout the state demonstrates the high level of commitment that our local governments and water systems are making to protect public health and the environment. It also underscores the proud and productive partnership between the Murphy Administration and the Biden Administration to enhance the quality of life and create jobs through infrastructure investments.”
President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invests a historic $15 billion to identify and replace lead service lines. The law mandates that 49% of funds provided through the DWSRF General Supplemental Funding and DWSRF Lead Service Line Replacement Funding must be provided as grants and forgivable loans to disadvantaged communities, a crucial investment for communities that have been underinvested in for too long. EPA projects a national total of 9 million lead services lines across the country, based on data collected from the updated 7th Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey and Assessment. The funding will be provided specifically for lead service line identification and replacement and will help New Jersey fund projects to remove lead pipes and reduce exposure to lead from drinking water. This Lead Service Line-specific formula allows states to receive financial assistance commensurate with their need as soon as possible, furthering public health protection nationwide. To ensure that funding is used for lead service line related activities, LSLR allotments are based on need — meaning that states with more projected lead service lines receive proportionally more.
New Jersey American Water provides water service to 34 municipalities across Essex, Union, Morris, Somerset, and Hunterdon Counties. The Passaic Water System delivers approximately 34.0 million gallons per day (MGD) of potable water to around 79,860 customers and serves approximately 84,000 service connections within its franchise areas.
Lead can enter drinking water when plumbing materials that contain lead corrode, especially where the water has high acidity or low mineral content that corrodes pipes and fixtures. The most common sources of lead in drinking water are lead pipes, faucets, and fixtures. In homes with lead pipes that connect the home to the water main, also known as lead services lines, these pipes are typically the most significant source of lead in the water. Lead pipes are more likely to be found in older cities and homes built before 1986. Among homes without lead service lines, the most common problem is with brass or chrome-plated brass faucets and plumbing with lead solder.
To view more stories about how the unprecedented investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are transforming communities across the country, visit EPA’s Investing in America’s Water Infrastructure Story Map.
To read more about some additional projects that are underway, see EPA’s recently released Quarterly Report on Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funded Clean Water and Drinking Water SRF projects and explore the State Revolving Funds Public Portal.
For more information, visit EPA’s lead Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, please visit EPA’s Drinking Water website.
For more information about the EPA’s Lead Service Line Replacement Program, visit www.epa.gov/lslr
Follow EPA Region 2 on X and visit our Facebook page. For more information about EPA Region 2, visit our website.
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Rhode Island to benefit from a $450 million grant for community-driven solutions to cut climate pollution across New England
BOSTON (JULY 22, 2024) – Today, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the general competition selection of the New England Heat Pump Accelerator to receive a $450 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant to implement community-driven solutions that tackle the climate crisis, reduce air pollution, advance environmental justice, and accelerate America's clean energy transition.
The New England Heat Pump Accelerator is a coalition application led by Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, in partnership with the Maine Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, and Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources. The selected application will fund projects across Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island that will rapidly accelerate the adoption of cold-climate air-source heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, and ground source heat pumps. The project will support coalition partners in providing resources for more than 500,000 single-family and multifamily residential buildings.
"President Biden believes in the power of community-driven solutions to fight climate change, protect public health, and grow our economy. Thanks to his leadership, the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program will deliver unprecedented resources to states, local governments, and Tribes to fund the solutions that work best in their communities," said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. "Selected recipients have put forward ambitious plans to advance sustainable agriculture, deploy clean industrial technologies, cut emissions and energy costs in homes and commercial buildings, and provide cost- and energy-efficient heating and cooling to communities, creating economic and workforce development opportunities along the way."
"No community should have to worry about a future of heat waves, flooding, and sea level rise; and every community should be able to seize the opportunities of a transition to a clean energy future. Today's announcement underscores our commitment to addressing the climate crisis head-on through collaborative, community-driven solutions," said EPA Regional Administrator David W. Cash. "The $450 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant for the New England Heat Pump Accelerator will not only advance our region's clean energy transition and create good jobs, but also deliver significant benefits to our communities by improving air quality, reducing energy costs, and fostering environmental justice. By working together, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island are setting a powerful example of regional cooperation and innovation in tackling climate change."
"The federal government is revving up its engine to help people make the switch to cleaner and cheaper home energy options. Heat pumps are reliable, efficient and offer long-term economic and environmental benefits, helping consumers save big on their energy bills while reducing America's dependence on foreign oil. This is a smart investment in incentivizing people to make the upgrade to heat pumps so they can save money, increase the comfort and safety of their homes, and build cleaner communities. The more adopters, the more people will see the benefits that heat pumps generate in terms of home heating and cooling," said U.S. Senator Jack Reed.
"The New England Heat Pump Accelerator will advance progress toward the Ocean State's clean energy goals and ensuring a safe, livable planet for our children and grandchildren," said U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, who helped shape major climate provisions included in the Inflation Reduction Act. "Thanks to Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act, we're sending resources directly into communities across Rhode Island to help reduce climate pollution and make energy-efficient heating and cooling more accessible and affordable for families."
"Transitioning to energy efficient appliances like heat pumps is a smart move that can lower energy bills and save Rhode Islanders money during hot summers and cold winters alike," said Congressman Seth Magaziner. "I'm glad that this federal funding will ultimately put more money in the pockets of working people in RI and across the country."
"Thanks to today's announcement, thousands of residents in Rhode Island will soon be able to leverage federal support to upgrade their homes," said Congressman Gabe Amo. "These resources will help Ocean State homeowners save on their monthly bills and I am encouraged these energy efficient transformations will also accelerate our commitment to reduce our state's carbon footprint, meet our clean energy goals, and combat the climate crisis. I applaud President Joe Biden and Administrator Michael Regan for their commitment to invest in Rhode Island and bring down costs for families.
"This federal grant will help Rhode Island build on our successful Clean Heat RI program which is already helping to deploy heat pump installations across the state, lower costs for residents and advance our emission reduction objectives," said Governor Dan McKee. "Today's announcement is a big climate win for Team Rhode Island and our partnering states. Together, we are proud to receive the only award in New England and the second largest in the nation from today's EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant awards. We thank the Biden-Harris Administration, our congressional delegation and all federal partners for continuing to invest in Rhode Island's future."
EPA made its selections through a rigorous grants competition that was designed to be fair and impartial. The Agency reviewed nearly 300 applications that were submitted by entities from across the country and requested a total of nearly $33 billion in funding.
The 25 selected applications—from states, a Tribe, local governments, and coalitions of these entities—will receive federal funding to implement local and regional solutions. Many of these projects can be expanded and provide examples that other states, local governments, Tribes, and even businesses can replicate in their work to tackle the climate crisis.
Together, these selected projects will implement ambitious climate pollution reduction measures designed by states, Tribes, and local governments that will achieve significant cumulative GHG reductions by 2030 and beyond. When estimates provided by all selected applicants are combined, the proposed projects would reduce greenhouse gas pollution by as much as 971 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2050, roughly the emissions from 5 million average homes' energy use each year for over 25 years.
EPA expects to announce up to an additional $300 million in selections under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program for Tribes, Tribal consortia, and territories later this summer.
State, Tribal, and local action is vital to deliver on the President's commitment to reduce climate pollution by over 50 percent by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions no later than 2050. The innovative measures contained in the selected applications, developed with input from local communities, are expected to achieve substantial public health benefits such as reducing exposure to extreme heat, improving air quality, reducing energy burden for lower income Americans, improving climate resilience, and providing workforce and economic development opportunities, particularly in low-income and disadvantaged communities.
The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants advance President Biden's historic Justice40 Initiative, which aims to ensure 40 percent of the overall benefits of certain climate, clean energy, and other federal investments flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized by underinvestment and overburdened by pollution.
The grants will fund projects supporting the deployment of technologies and programs to reduce greenhouse gases and other harmful pollution across the country and build the infrastructure, housing, industry, and competitive economy needed for a clean energy future. These grants will also help businesses capitalize on new opportunities, spur economic growth and job creation in new and growing industries, and support development of training programs to prepare workers. EPA expects to award the funds later this year, once all legal and administrative requirements are satisfied.
Many of the proposed projects contained in the selected applications announced today, as well as the $250 million in planning grant funding that EPA is providing under the CPRG program for development of Climate Action Plans by state, local, and Tribal governments across the country, will complement the Biden-Harris Administration's historic federal actions and national climate strategies across sectors. Those include: the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization, the Administration's efforts to achieve 100% clean electricity by 2035 and make zero emissions construction common practice by 2030, the Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap, the U.S. Buildings Decarbonization Blueprint, the Administration's climate-smart agriculture efforts and Nature Based Solutions Roadmap, the U.S. Methane Emissions Reduction Action Plan (pdf) (1.7 MB), the National Climate Resilience Framework, and more.
Learn more about the selected applications
Learn more about the CPRG program
The New England Heat Pump Accelerator is a coalition application led by Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, in partnership with the Maine Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, and Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources. The selected application will fund projects across Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island that will rapidly accelerate the adoption of cold-climate air-source heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, and ground source heat pumps. The project will support coalition partners in providing resources for more than 500,000 single-family and multifamily residential buildings.
"President Biden believes in the power of community-driven solutions to fight climate change, protect public health, and grow our economy. Thanks to his leadership, the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program will deliver unprecedented resources to states, local governments, and Tribes to fund the solutions that work best in their communities," said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. "Selected recipients have put forward ambitious plans to advance sustainable agriculture, deploy clean industrial technologies, cut emissions and energy costs in homes and commercial buildings, and provide cost- and energy-efficient heating and cooling to communities, creating economic and workforce development opportunities along the way."
"No community should have to worry about a future of heat waves, flooding, and sea level rise; and every community should be able to seize the opportunities of a transition to a clean energy future. Today's announcement underscores our commitment to addressing the climate crisis head-on through collaborative, community-driven solutions," said EPA Regional Administrator David W. Cash. "The $450 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant for the New England Heat Pump Accelerator will not only advance our region's clean energy transition and create good jobs, but also deliver significant benefits to our communities by improving air quality, reducing energy costs, and fostering environmental justice. By working together, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island are setting a powerful example of regional cooperation and innovation in tackling climate change."
"The federal government is revving up its engine to help people make the switch to cleaner and cheaper home energy options. Heat pumps are reliable, efficient and offer long-term economic and environmental benefits, helping consumers save big on their energy bills while reducing America's dependence on foreign oil. This is a smart investment in incentivizing people to make the upgrade to heat pumps so they can save money, increase the comfort and safety of their homes, and build cleaner communities. The more adopters, the more people will see the benefits that heat pumps generate in terms of home heating and cooling," said U.S. Senator Jack Reed.
"The New England Heat Pump Accelerator will advance progress toward the Ocean State's clean energy goals and ensuring a safe, livable planet for our children and grandchildren," said U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, who helped shape major climate provisions included in the Inflation Reduction Act. "Thanks to Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act, we're sending resources directly into communities across Rhode Island to help reduce climate pollution and make energy-efficient heating and cooling more accessible and affordable for families."
"Transitioning to energy efficient appliances like heat pumps is a smart move that can lower energy bills and save Rhode Islanders money during hot summers and cold winters alike," said Congressman Seth Magaziner. "I'm glad that this federal funding will ultimately put more money in the pockets of working people in RI and across the country."
"Thanks to today's announcement, thousands of residents in Rhode Island will soon be able to leverage federal support to upgrade their homes," said Congressman Gabe Amo. "These resources will help Ocean State homeowners save on their monthly bills and I am encouraged these energy efficient transformations will also accelerate our commitment to reduce our state's carbon footprint, meet our clean energy goals, and combat the climate crisis. I applaud President Joe Biden and Administrator Michael Regan for their commitment to invest in Rhode Island and bring down costs for families.
"This federal grant will help Rhode Island build on our successful Clean Heat RI program which is already helping to deploy heat pump installations across the state, lower costs for residents and advance our emission reduction objectives," said Governor Dan McKee. "Today's announcement is a big climate win for Team Rhode Island and our partnering states. Together, we are proud to receive the only award in New England and the second largest in the nation from today's EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant awards. We thank the Biden-Harris Administration, our congressional delegation and all federal partners for continuing to invest in Rhode Island's future."
EPA made its selections through a rigorous grants competition that was designed to be fair and impartial. The Agency reviewed nearly 300 applications that were submitted by entities from across the country and requested a total of nearly $33 billion in funding.
The 25 selected applications—from states, a Tribe, local governments, and coalitions of these entities—will receive federal funding to implement local and regional solutions. Many of these projects can be expanded and provide examples that other states, local governments, Tribes, and even businesses can replicate in their work to tackle the climate crisis.
Together, these selected projects will implement ambitious climate pollution reduction measures designed by states, Tribes, and local governments that will achieve significant cumulative GHG reductions by 2030 and beyond. When estimates provided by all selected applicants are combined, the proposed projects would reduce greenhouse gas pollution by as much as 971 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2050, roughly the emissions from 5 million average homes' energy use each year for over 25 years.
EPA expects to announce up to an additional $300 million in selections under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program for Tribes, Tribal consortia, and territories later this summer.
State, Tribal, and local action is vital to deliver on the President's commitment to reduce climate pollution by over 50 percent by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions no later than 2050. The innovative measures contained in the selected applications, developed with input from local communities, are expected to achieve substantial public health benefits such as reducing exposure to extreme heat, improving air quality, reducing energy burden for lower income Americans, improving climate resilience, and providing workforce and economic development opportunities, particularly in low-income and disadvantaged communities.
The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants advance President Biden's historic Justice40 Initiative, which aims to ensure 40 percent of the overall benefits of certain climate, clean energy, and other federal investments flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized by underinvestment and overburdened by pollution.
The grants will fund projects supporting the deployment of technologies and programs to reduce greenhouse gases and other harmful pollution across the country and build the infrastructure, housing, industry, and competitive economy needed for a clean energy future. These grants will also help businesses capitalize on new opportunities, spur economic growth and job creation in new and growing industries, and support development of training programs to prepare workers. EPA expects to award the funds later this year, once all legal and administrative requirements are satisfied.
Many of the proposed projects contained in the selected applications announced today, as well as the $250 million in planning grant funding that EPA is providing under the CPRG program for development of Climate Action Plans by state, local, and Tribal governments across the country, will complement the Biden-Harris Administration's historic federal actions and national climate strategies across sectors. Those include: the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization, the Administration's efforts to achieve 100% clean electricity by 2035 and make zero emissions construction common practice by 2030, the Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap, the U.S. Buildings Decarbonization Blueprint, the Administration's climate-smart agriculture efforts and Nature Based Solutions Roadmap, the U.S. Methane Emissions Reduction Action Plan (pdf) (1.7 MB), the National Climate Resilience Framework, and more.
Learn more about the selected applications
Learn more about the CPRG program