This agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to new york state department of environmental conservation to develop a comprehensive, economy-wide climate mitigation plan or…

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) of New York has been awarded a $2,996,136 Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046). This 4-year award will support DEC's efforts to develop a comprehensive, economy-wide climate mitigation plan for New York State in collaboration with local air pollution control districts, municipalities, and tribal governments.

Key activities under this agreement include: providing annual reports on greenhouse gas (GHG) levels, prioritizing actions to reach New York's 2030 emissions reduction targets, identifying funding sources for implementation, engaging stakeholders, and updating emissions projections and reduction goals for 2030 and 2050. DEC aims to ensure that 40% of the benefits from its climate investments flow to disadvantaged communities. The final products will include a Priority Climate Action Plan by March 2024, a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan by Summer-Fall 2025, and a final status report in Summer-Fall 2027. This funding will support DEC's work to curb climate pollution and develop equitable emissions reduction strategies across New York State.

This agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to new york state department of environmental conservation 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:NYS DEC focusing on activities to curb climate pollution, which includes developing and refining plans to lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Specific steps involve: 1. Providing annual reports on GHG levels. 2. Prioritizing actions to reach new york state's 2030 targets with clear details on potential GHG reductions. 3. Offering yearly reports on with the NY climate act, particularly benefits to disadvantaged groups. 4. Identifying authorities responsible for implementing each strategy. 5. Creating a tracking document to highlight potential state and federal funding sources to help implement strategies. 6. Continually engaging stakeholders and, if needed, expanding our programs for community-supporting projects. 7. Regularly updating emissions projections and setting GHG reduction targets for 2030 and 2050. 8. Performing cost-benefit analysis of various emissions reduction pathways subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:over the next four years, NYS DEC will produce three important climate action plans: 1. Priority climate action plan (pcap) by march 1, 2024 2. Comprehensive climate action plan (ccap) due summer-fall 2025 3. Status report due at the end of the grant period in summer-fall 2027 these documents will track the reduction of pollution, with a special focus on benefits to disadvantaged communities. Look into potential funding opportunities, enhance existing state programming, increase public outreach and understanding, and promote community and stakeholder involvement in the climate actions. NYS DEC aims to make sure 40% of the benefits from our climate investments flow to disadvantaged communities. Tracking these benefits, focusing not just on where investments are made but also on the wider benefits such as improved health outcomes due to reduced pollution. NYS DEC will conduct region-specific analyses, synthesize these into a statewide report, and work closely with local organizations to overcome barriers and seize opportunities. The final beneficiaries will be all residents and communities across new york, with a significant focus on disadvantaged and marginalized communities.