State of Nevada Climate Pollution Reduction Grant

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program offers federal grants to support states, local governments, tribes, and territories in developing and implementing plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. The grant consists of Planning Grants and Implementation Grants, with a focus on public engagement and addressing emissions from low-income and disadvantaged communities. The program aims to fund impactful projects for climate action and pollution reduction.

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State of Nevada Climate Pollution Reduction Grant August 15, 2023 Presented by Danilo Dragoni, Deputy Administrator Andrew Tucker, Supervisor BAQP ndep.nv.gov l @NevDCNR

CLIMATE POLLUTION REDUCTION GRANT WHATISIT? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program will provide federal grants to states, local governments, tribes, and territories to develop and implement plans for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful air pollution. Grant funding comes from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act and will be split into two phases: Planning Grants Implementation Grants EPA's CPRG Website: https://www.epa.gov/inflation-reduction- act/climate-pollution-reduction-grants 2

CLIMATE POLLUTION REDUCTION GRANT WHATISIT? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1) Planning Phase $3 Million for states to plan and develop a Climate Action Plan. NDEP has already received notification of award. Climate Action Plan split into a Priority Climate Action Plan(PCAP) due March 1, 2024, and Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP) due June 2025. Additional grant opportunities for Tribal Nations and certain metropolitan areas (Las Vegas Metropolitan Area => $1 Million). Climate Action Plan will identify initiatives, policies, and/or programs that could be implemented to reduce GHG and other pollutant emissions. Emphasis on meaningful public engagement to ensure fair treatment of in particular low-income and historically disadvantaged communities (LIDAC). 3

CLIMATE POLLUTION REDUCTION GRANT WHATISIT? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2) Implementation Phase $4.6 Billion in nationally competitive grants to fund implementation of eligible projects. These competitions will be open to entities that receive planning grants to develop Priority Climate Action Plans of the CPRG program, and they will be open to entities that did not directly receive a planning grant but that apply for funds to implement measures included in an applicable PCAP. Applications due April 1st, 2024 4

CLIMATE ACTION PLAN LEADINGAND COORDINATING ENTITIES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Leading Entities: NDEP Governor s Office of Energy Known Coordinating Entities: DMV Clark County DES NDOT Department of Agriculture Washoe County Health District City of Reno, Manager s Office UNR and UNLV NDEP s Tribal Liaison Program Public Utilities Commission Unknown Entities: Other state and local agencies Consultants to help with technical analyses and future outreach events. 5

CLIMATE ACTION PLAN WHATWILLBEDEVELOPED? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Items Content Due Date Near-term, high-priority, implementation-ready measures to reduce GHG pollution; GHG inventories, an analysis of emission reductions; and quantified impacts on the environment, health benefits (general and LIDAC), and workforces if implemented Priority March 1, 2024 Climate Action Plan Comprehensive Climate Action Plan Updates near-term goals and establishes long-term reduction goals with strategies and impact analyses July 1, 2025 Reports implementation status, if awarded, any relevant CCAP updates, and next steps Status Report July 1, 2027 Application for Implementation Phase April 1, 2024 6

CLIMATE ACTION PLAN EXPECTED OUTCOMES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Benefits to Nevada Improved understanding of statewide GHG emission sources. Improved projections of statewide GHG emissions. Reduction of GHGs emissions statewide over time and in accordance with reduction targets goal through implementation. Increased climate resilience. Improved air quality, especially in LIDACs. Improved health benefits, especially in LIDACs. Creation of high-quality jobs. Enhanced community engagement. Increased public awareness of projects and results. 7

CLIMATE POLLUTION REDUCTION GRANT CPRG OUTREACHAND ENGAGEMENT - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Robust Outreach and Meaningful Engagement NDEP, the Governor s Office of Energy and other partnering State/Local/Tribal Governmental Agencies will collaborate and coordinate stakeholder meetings across the State. Outreach and engagement will be conducted throughout the development of the Climate Action Plans through a combination of in-person and on-line meetings including meetings in LIDACs. Additional information about the CPRG and outreach events will be available through the NDEP website, social media, and an email list. Questions and Feedback Can be Submitted to: ndep.cprg@ndep.nv.gov 8

ANTICIPATED OUTREACH SCHEDULE ENSURING MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **Anticipated Date Location PCAP will have monthly meetings that alternate through various areas of the state. CCAP will have bimonthly meetings with the same alternation of locations Status Report will have a meeting every 3 months as the grant comes to an end. A public review and comment period will be held before finalizing the PCAP, CCAP, and Status Report PCAP July 2023 August 2023 September 2023 October 2023 November 2023 December 2023 January 2024 February 2024 Kick-Off Webinar (online) Southern Nevada Northern Nevada Rural Nevada Southern Nevada Northern Nevada Rural Nevada Carson City (NDEP) CCAP Kick-Off Webinar (online) Southern Nevada Northern Nevada Rural Nevada Southern Nevada Northern Nevada Rural Nevada Carson City (NDEP) Status Report Kick-Off Webinar (online) Southern Nevada Northern Nevada Rural Nevada Southern Nevada Northern Nevada Rural Nevada Carson City (NDEP) March 2024 May 2024 July 2024 September 2024 November 2024 January 2025 March 2025 May 2025 August 2025 November 2025 February 2026 May 2026 August 2026 November 2026 February 2027 May 2027 ** subject to change 9

GET INVOLVED NOW ENSURING MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://ndep.nv.gov/air/climate-pollution-reduction-grant Visit NDEP s CPRG Webpage https://ndep.nv.gov/air/climate-pollution-reduction-grant Learn More https://ndep.nv.gov/air/climate-pollution-reduction-grant ndep_cprg-subscribe-request@listserv.state.nv.us ndep_cprg-subscribe-request@listserv.state.nv.us Join our email list for Program updates Send an email to ndep_cprg-subscribe- request@listserv.state.nv.us Stay Informed ndep.cprg@ndep.nv.gov Send questions, comments, and concerns to our direct email. ndep.cprg@ndep.nv.gov Contact Us Help us improve our engagement efforts. How can we improve our outreach approach? What does meaningful engagement mean to you and your community? What days and times work best for meetings? Who should we coordinate regularly to represent your community? What are your priorities when reducing emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gases? Submit Input 10