The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $1,000,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Regional Planning Commission (RPC) through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046). The funding will support the development of a Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) by March 1, 2024, a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP) within 2 years of the award, and a final status report at the end of the 4-year grant period. The key deliverables will identify greenhouse gas and co-pollutant...
The Capital District Regional Planning Commission (CDRPC) was awarded a $1,000,000 cooperative agreement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046). The funding will support CDRPC in developing or updating regional climate mitigation plans to address greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and reduction measures across the metropolitan area. Key deliverables include a Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) by March 2024, a Comprehensive...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $3,000,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Louisiana Division of Administration under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046). This funding will support the development of a Priority Climate Action Plan and a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan to identify and implement strategies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and harmful air pollutants across the state. The key products to be delivered include the Priority...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $1,000,000 Cooperative Agreement to the South Carolina Appalachian Council of Governments under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046). The funding will be used to develop or update a regional Climate Action Plan to address greenhouse gas emissions and reduction measures across the metropolitan area, with a focus on engaging low-income and disadvantaged communities. Key deliverables include a Priority Climate Action...
This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046) provides $1,000,000 in funding to the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) to develop or update regional climate mitigation plans. The key activities include quantifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across various sectors such as transportation, industry, and waste, identifying strategies and projects to reduce...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $1,000,000 Cooperative Agreement to the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council (ECFRPC) under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046). The funding supports the development and update of regional climate mitigation plans to address greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and reduction measures across the Orlando metropolitan area. Key activities include creating comprehensive GHG inventories and mitigation strategies, in...
This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046) provides $1,000,000 to the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) in South Carolina. The funding will be used to develop or update the region's climate mitigation plans to address greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and reduction measures across the metropolitan area. Key activities include engaging local stakeholders to tailor...
This $998,237 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046) supports the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC) in developing a comprehensive, economy-wide climate mitigation plan for the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metropolitan area. The key deliverables include a Priority Climate Action Plan, a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan, and a final status report. Through this project, TBRPC...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $3,000,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046) to the District of Columbia's Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE). The funding supports the development of a Priority Climate Action Plan, a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan, and a Status Report to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution in the District and the surrounding metropolitan region. Key activities include...
The Richmond Regional Planning District Commission (PLANRVA) received a $1,000,000 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046). The funding will be used to develop a comprehensive, economy-wide climate mitigation plan or update an existing plan in collaboration with local governments, air pollution control districts, and tribal governments in the Richmond, Virginia metropolitan statistical...
The Capital Region Planning Commission (CPRC) was awarded a $1,000,000 Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046). The purpose of the award is for CPRC to develop the first regional climate action plan for the Baton Rouge metropolitan statistical area. This will include creating a Priority Climate Action Plan, a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan, and a Status Report. The planning process will engage low-income and disadvantaged communities, and coordinate with nearby tribal governments. The expected outcomes include quantifying greenhouse gas and co-pollutant emissions reductions from the climate action plan measures over their lifetime, as well as annually and within disadvantaged communities specifically. The agreement period runs from August 1, 2023 to July 31, 2027.