This infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA) assistance agreement will provide technical assistance (e.g., information, training, expert advice) using P2 practices to address environmental…

This infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA) assistance agreement will provide technical assistance (e.g., information, training, expert advice) using P2 practices to address environmental justice concerns and improve human health and the environment in disadvantaged communities. Specifically, the project work intends to support the improvement of human health and the environment in disadvantaged communities by reducing criteria air pollutants PM 2.5 and NOX, ghgs, and conserving energy in communities in the twin cities metro area identified through community organizations and existing connections with the center for energy and environment. Activities:the priorities and goals of the P2 grant will provide technical assistance to approximately 20 twin cities metro area businesses to increase boiler efficiency. Subrecipient:this project seeks to utilize expertise and connections from partner minnesota technical assistance program (MNTAP) to define the P2 impacts of boiler efficiency strategies and develop a replication model effective for general use generally with particular focus on environmental justice (EJ) areas for a cost of $149,586. This project will leverage previous strategies and vendor relationships developed by center for energy and environment (CEE) for advanced boiler tune-UPS to reduce fuel energy use and overall emissions reduction for a cost of $232,850. The total cost of both subawards will be $382,436. Outcomes:the technical assistance anticipated under the grant is expected to provide the following P2 deliverables, and anticipated outputs and outcomes to support targeted disadvantaged communities. Specifically, the grantee anticipates providing technical assistance for the P2 impacts of boiler efficiency strategies, creating a toolkit with instructions and best practices for boiler tune-UPS, and on-site advanced boiler tune-UPS by certified professionals.