This Project Grant award, provided by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CFDA 66.616), will fund a $20,104,032 initiative to retrofit 785 housing units in Washington, DC. The project aims to improve indoor air quality, reduce localized pollution from fossil fuel combustion, and enhance climate resilience for vulnerable residents. Key activities include electrifying 667 units, replacing 569 gas furnaces with heat pumps, and installing 98 Energy Star windows. The project will involve a collaborative effort with sub-recipients such as the Children's Law Center, VEIC, Children's National Hospital, the Latino Economic Development Center, and the Emerald Cities Collaborative to implement healthy housing upgrades, provide technical assistance, and develop a workforce training program. The expected outcomes include an 85% reduction in on-site greenhouse gas emissions, 45% reduction in energy usage, and improved respiratory health for residents in disadvantaged communities.
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