This agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to michigan department of environments great lakes and energy (MI egle) to develop a comprehensive, economy-wide climate…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $3,000,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (MDEGLE) under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046).

The funding will support MDEGLE in developing a comprehensive, economy-wide climate mitigation plan or updating an existing plan, in collaboration with air pollution control districts, municipalities, tribal governments, and low-income/disadvantaged communities across the state. Key deliverables include a Priority Climate Action Plan (due March 2024), a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (due within 2 years), and a status report (due at grant closeout). Anticipated outcomes include quantifying greenhouse gas and co-pollutant reductions achieved through the planned climate actions. MDEGLE will provide sub-awards to local governments, tribal governments, and community organizations to gather additional input and involvement in developing the climate action plans.

This agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to michigan department of environments great lakes and energy (MI egle) to develop a comprehensive, economy-wide climate mitigation plan or update an existing plan in collaboration with air pollution control districts, and large and small municipalities statewide, and tribal governments that will support actions to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) and harmful air pollutants and to conduct meaningful engagement with low- income and disadvantaged communities.activities:activities include the development, updating, and evaluation of plans to reduce climate pollution (i.e., to reduce GHG emissions and/or enhance carbon sinks).subrecipient:subawards will be provided to local governments, tribal governments, and community organizations to gather additional input and involvement on developing climate action plans.outcomes:three key deliverables will be produced and submitted over the course of the four-year program period, including: a priority climate action plan (PCAP), due march 1, 2024; a comprehensive climate action plan (CCAP), due two years from the date of the award; and a status report, due at the close of the grant period. The expected outcomes include a PCAP and CCAP that identifies: tons of pollution (ghgs and CO-pollutants) reduced over the lifetime of the measures; tons of pollution (ghgs and CO-pollutants) reduced annually; and tons of pollution (ghgs and CO-pollutants) reduced with respect to low-income and disadvantaged communities. The intended beneficiaries include residents of michigan.