EPA New England Awards $3M to State of Vermont for Comprehensive, Economy-wide Climate
Vermont will receive $3 million made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act
BOSTON (Aug. 30, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Region 1 is awarding a total of $3 million from the agency’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program to the State of Vermont.
The award given to the State of Vermont will fund the development of plans and innovative strategies to cut climate pollution and build clean energy economies. Working in tandem with other programs also funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, CPRG provides flexible planning resources to local governments, states, Tribes, and territories for climate solutions that protect communities from pollution and advance environmental justice.
“Congratulations to the State of Vermont for receiving $3 million to develop comprehensive strategies to address climate change, reduce local air pollution, and build clean energy economies in their communities,” said EPA New England Regional Administrator David W. Cash. “Thanks to…