Democratic climate hawks were unable to get every provision they wanted into the Inflation Reduction Act, constrained by opposition from their own party and procedural rules. But a new program from the Environmental Protection Agency is dangling a carrot in front of states that may want to…
Democratic climate hawks were unable to get every provision they wanted into the Inflation Reduction Act, constrained by opposition from their own party and procedural rules. But a new program from the Environmental Protection Agency is dangling a carrot in front of states that may want to implement more aggressive green policies — they just need to apply.
The West Virginia Democrat had reasoned at the time that he was opposed to the program funneling taxpayer dollars to private companies that were already putting in muscle to transition to renewable energy. The CPRG program is a competitive grant initiative that will give states IRA money to plan and implement policies that reduce climate pollution while fitting localized needs. The EPA anticipates awarding 30 to 115 grants to states, municipalities, and agencies, ranging between $2 million and $500 million. But in order to win the grant, the EPA will “prioritize measures that achieve the greatest amount of greenhouse gas emission reductions,” according to Regan.
The deadline for entities to apply for the grants is April 2024, while the EPA expects to award the funding in fall of next year. Brian Miller, a press secretary for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, stated that the agency had concerns about the “lack of clarity and definition of criteria for this program, as well as the rushed process to commit to deliverables that may include activities outside of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s statutory authorities.” Ian Fury, the chief of communications for Republican Gov.
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