Provide funding under the inflation reduction act to the port of houston authority

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $2,981,399 project grant under the Clean Ports Program (CFDA 66.051) to the Port of Houston Authority. The purpose of this award is to fund emissions inventory and accounting exercises, planning for emissions reduction strategies, resilience planning, and stakeholder engagement activities at the Port of Houston. Key deliverables include a baseline emissions inventory, analysis of truck routes and zero-emissions infrastructure costs, development of a climate action plan, a performance measurement framework, an advisory council, and community engagement initiatives. The expected outcomes are an improved understanding of port emissions, actionable plans for reducing environmental impacts on nearby communities, roadmaps for transitioning to zero-emission technologies, and increased coordination with the trucking industry and port workforce. This award, with a performance period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027, supports the EPA's broader efforts to improve air quality and reduce pollution at ports nationwide under the Inflation Reduction Act's Clean Ports Program.

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The purpose of this award is to provide funding under the inflation reduction act to the port of houston authority. Specifically, the recipient will conduct emissions inventory and accounting exercises, plan for current and future emissions targets and reduction strategies, conduct resilience planning, and engage with port stakeholders and workers in the port of houston area.#8239; activities:the activities include the development of a new emissions inventory for port houston, an analysis of truck routes, an analysis of zero emissions infrastructure costs, the development of a port climate action plan, the development of performance measurement framework, the formation of an advisory council and community engagement forum, resiliency analyses, and workforce and community engagement. #8239; subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include a baseline emissions inventory, data about truck traffic patterns, a climate action plan that considers environmental justice and near-port communities, performance indicators for all planned activities, a road map for implementing zero-emission technologies, a needs assessment for electrical and fuel capacity and future demand, and sustained dialogue with near-port communities. The expected outcomes include an accurate understanding of port emissions and emissions sources, actionable plans for improving port efficiencies and reducing impacts on neighborhoods, informed roadmaps for transforming to zero-emission engines, a framework for the port and surrounding communities to address climate impacts, increased communication and coordination with the trucking industry, and increased job opportunities for the port workforce. The intended beneficiaries include port of houston authority (grantee) and near-port community residents that are impacted by the port.#8239