The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $4,999,793 Cooperative Agreement to the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, doing business as Pokagon Band Finance, under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046). The purpose of this award is to provide funding to the Pokagon Band to implement greenhouse gas reduction programs, policies, projects, and measures identified in a priority climate action plan. Key activities include installing rooftop and ground-mounted solar, retrofitting nine tribal buildings with heat pumps, and deploying electric vehicle charging stations. The expected outcomes include reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, criteria air pollutants, and nitrogen dioxide from reduced fossil fuel consumption. This 5-year project, starting on January 1, 2025, aims to achieve significant cumulative greenhouse gas reductions by 2030 and beyond, while providing substantial community benefits, particularly in low-income and disadvantaged areas. The Pokagon Band will collaborate with its Land Use Board to engage the community throughout the project.
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