This assistance agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to the district of columbia's department of energy and environment (doee) to develop a comprehensive, economy-wide…

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 building on existing climate plans, analyzing opportunities for accelerated implementation, evaluating resilience and adaptation co-benefits, and facilitating stakeholder engagement. DOEE will also issue subawards to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments to lead regional climate planning efforts, and to community partners and technical consultants to support plan development and engagement with low-income and disadvantaged communities. The 4-year project period runs from June 2023 to September 2027.

This assistance agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to the district of columbia's department of energy and environment (doee) to develop a comprehensive, economy-wide climate mitigation plan or update an existing plan in collaboration with air pollution control districts, 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.specifically, doee will oversee the development of a priority climate action plan (pcap), a list of priority actions that could be accelerated with near-term implementation funding; a comprehensive climate action plan (ccap), which serves as the district's climate action plan and roadmap to meeting interim climate targets; and a status report, an assessment of each GHG reduction measure identified in the ccap that covers the district of columbia. Doee also will simultaneously subaward funding to the metropolitan washington council of governments to develop a pcap, ccap, and status report for the metropolitan washington region.activities:in general, activities include the development, updating, and evaluation of plans to reduce climate pollution (i.e., to reduce GHG emissions and/or enhance carbon sinks). Doee will build on existing plans and resources, which include carbon free DC, the district's 2018 clean energy DC plan, an annual citywide GHG inventory, and the department of general services' energy management plan, to develop the district's pcap. The district's ccap approach will augment the district's existing climate action plan (clean energy DC 2.0). Doee, in partnership with stakeholders, will lead a review and analysis of existing plans, goals, and funding opportunities to identify potential quick turnaround opportunities or funding gaps where implementation dollars will be most advantageous. Doee will also evaluate potential programs, policies, measures, and/or projects on resilience and adaptation-related benefits of GHG reduction strategies. Activities will include planning and implementing meetings, workshops, and convenings to foster collaboration among and between government, the public, and key stakeholders, as well as outreach and education for stakeholders and members of the public. Subrecipient:doee will issue a subaward to the metropolitan washington council of governments (COG) to lead efforts to produce the regional pcap and ccap and ensure that all regions are adequately represented. COG will be responsible for interjurisdiction coordination and will conduct public and other stakeholder engagement to develop both regional plans. COG will develop a project workplan, pcap, ccap, status report, and progress reports for the region. COG will also prepare a final report for the region. Doee plans to issue subawards to support specific sectors that require additional climate planning work, including decarbonizing district government operations, planning for clean construction, and hiring staff to update and implement net-zero energy codes by 2026. Doee also plans to issue subawards to engage technical partners to complete a benefits analysis of priority actions for low-income and disadvantaged communities and subawards to community partners to facilitate engagement with low-income and disadvantaged communities. Outcomes:three key deliverables will be produced and submitted over the course of the 4-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. Three additional work products are anticipated to be developed for the district, including: language for the net-zero energy code that meets the district's legislatively mandated net-zero energy r