The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a $10,000,000 Project Grant under the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/Assistance program (CFDA 81.117) to the City of Cincinnati. The grant will be used to implement a Building Performance Standard (BPS) across four Ohio cities - Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, and Dayton - which collectively contain 456 million square feet of commercial space. The project aims to achieve a 45% reduction in site energy use by 2050, enabling the cities to reach their respective climate goals. Key activities include developing the Ohio High Performance Buildings Hub to connect building owners to financing, incentives, and technical assistance to comply with the BPS policies. The grant will also fund workforce development initiatives and programs targeting disadvantaged communities to support equitable implementation of the BPS.
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