Cooperative Agreement DEEE0012025

The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) awarded a $215,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG) under the Conservation Research and Development program (CFDA 81.086) for the period April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027. Under this award, GPCOG will serve as a Clean Cities and Communities (CC&C) Coalition, delivering stakeholder engagement, technical assistance, and outreach services within its territory in the Greater Portland, Maine area. The primary deliverables include key stakeholder engagement activities, technical assistance provision to coalition members and partners, and comprehensive tracking and reporting of critical program and performance metrics that support the CC&C Coalition's objectives.

The funding supports GPCOG's collaboration with the Department of Energy's Transportation Technologies Office to advance energy security, economic prosperity, and air quality improvements through locally driven transportation energy choices. GPCOG's work will leverage domestic energy resources and innovative mobility technologies via partnerships with public and private stakeholders in the region, positioning the organization to facilitate the adoption of cleaner transportation solutions and contribute to the broader decarbonization goals of the Conservation Research and Development program.