VEIC’s Post

This is a really clear and specific explainer about the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund awards and how that money is going to actually get deployed. Thanks, Adam Kent. https://lnkd.in/ePv8eSSa

Significant change coming with these EPA Green House Gas Reduction Funding projects now ready to launch.

"As New York develops the rules for its statewide cap-and-invest program — the third such program in the nation — New Yorkers have an exciting opportunity to shape and direct billions of potential investments each year for communities. From improving public transportation access to lowering energy bills, the possibilities are endless. Here are just a few ways that other statewide programs, like California and Washington, are putting their revenues to work, and how New York’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) is already funding projects around the state — investments that could be significantly expanded and scaled up with a statewide cap-and-invest program." #climatechange #climatetech #carbonemissions Sarvapali (Gopal) Ramchurn Darren Orbart Stewart Dodd Oliver Nunn José Fernando Martínez Paz Maisie Rose https://lnkd.in/eEsy354M

Looking forward to presenting my thoughts on what the industry should be doing about SF6 at the Sustainability First webinar tomorrow

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $20 billion in awards through the Inflation Reduction Act’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to lower energy bills, cut harmful pollution and invest in low-income communities. In response, CE4A Executive Director Andrew Reagan released the following statement:    “The Biden Administration is cutting pollution and bringing new jobs and consumer savings right where it’s needed most, thanks to today’s announcement. Delivering on their commitments, $14 billion dollars is going to low-income and disadvantaged communities, to help them make the switch to cost-saving clean energy. It’s more proof that we can and must decarbonize our economy in an equitable way that benefits all Americans.”   “The Biden administration’s continued commitment to clean energy will help communities across the country. The Inflation Reduction Act will continue to advance local climate solutions. And today’s announcement will cut carbon pollution, save people money, and create good-paying clean energy jobs nationwide.”

New research from WRI on the overlap of energy and environmental justice communities. The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (#GGRF) programs, including #NCIF and Solar 4 All, will have a significant impact--an American Just Transition. #ira #solarforall #justtransition #environmentaljustice #energycommunities. https://lnkd.in/ePmmWujG

SF6 is a little talked about but highly potent greenhouse gas, widely used by the electricity networks in their equipment. New legislation at EU level makes finding alternatives a priority. However, alternatives that have been piloted typically use “forever chemicals” (PFAS). This raises questions about how networks should balance these concerns given the significant network growth needed to meet net zero. This latest blog draws on a Grid Edge Policy report “Green Grids” written by Sustainability First Associates Maxine Frerk and Judith Ward (together with Janet Wood). If you would like to be informed about future work in this area including a planned webinar, please contact: communications@sustainabilityfirst.org.uk https://bit.ly/41RC9am

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency just announced the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) awardees. This $27B financing program translates into real dollars for real people - #EnergyEfficiency measures that will reduce electricity that would otherwise, literally, go right out the window. Learn more and sign up for one of the two informative webinars below. https://lnkd.in/e7MtgAFt

The closing date for Round 3 #CleanEnergyFutureFund grants has been extended from 10 June 2024 to 24 June 2024! The fund supports the implementation of innovative clean energy projects which provide cost-effective solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in #WesternAustralia. The extension will allow additional time for consideration of opportunities arising from the recent Federal and State budget announcements and preparation of applications. Lean more: https://ow.ly/P6Mu50RTPat #CEFF #CleanEnergy #GrantOpportunity #GrantFunding #FundingAvailable #ClimateAction #ClimateResilience #CarbonReduction #Decarbonisation #ReduceEmissions #EmissionReduction #environment #sustainability

I recently helped author an article (linked here) aimed at would-be recipients and sub-recipients under the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. Our theme: "What should entities do now before funds arrive this Summer?" And why does acting now matter? Did you know a few weeks back, a Congressional Committee issued the first framework for #GGRF oversight? It posed 11 specific questions where Congress, the #GAO and Inspector General community will likely be looking at launch; initial areas of oversight focus include #fiduciaryduty, #foreigninvestments, implications of Chinese technology (#BABA) on domestic #solar markets, and #internalcontrols to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse. If you missed it, give us a call. Because we at Guidehouse are working hard to help clients prepare not only to receive and deploy funds, but also make themselves audit-ready to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) once oversight actions heat up. Britt Harter Thomas Holland Carly Mitchell (Rockstroh) #ggrf #ncif #ccia #solarforall