by Leslie Martinez
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On December 8th, 2021, President Biden signed a new Executive Order establishing a goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050 for federal operations, with an incremental goal of 65% reduction by 2030. The Federal Government plans to achieve this through a series of drastic changes, including transitioning to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and buildings and tackling emissions throughout the supply chain.
New Rule Requires Federal Agencies To Phase Out Fossil Fuel Use in Construction Projects
The Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings Rule mandates that all new federal building construction or major renovations achieve net-zero emissions by 2045. The rule works in tandem with Executive Order 14057 and the other Federal Sustainability Plan actions. Read the full article on FacilitiesNet to get more details.
Department of Energy Resources Guide Helps Connect Tribal Communities With Funding Opportunities
The Biden-Harris Administration and Department of Energy (DOE) created the Tribal Nations and Native Communities Resources Guide to highlight federal funding opportunities for Tribal governments. This guide can help these communities learn about and navigate relevant energy efficiency programs, such as the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. Visit DOE’s website to access the guide.
Over $104 Million in Funding Available to Advance Net-Zero Projects at Federal Facilities
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced $104 million in funding for energy-efficient projects at federal facilities through the Assisting Federal Facilities with Energy Conservation Technologies (AFFECT) program. The projects that receive AFFECT funding will help achieve greenhouse gas emissions reduction and other energy-related goals set by President Biden’s December 2021 Executive Order.
$4.6 Billion in Grants Unveiled to Reduce Climate Pollution
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new grant competition will fund state, local, and Tribal programs and policies that support environmental justice, advance clean-energy solutions, and tackle climate pollution. By funding measures that bring economic and health benefits to low-income and disadvantaged communities, the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants competition will also advance President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative. Visit EPA’s website to get more details.
