Item N02 N2
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY of MONROE �� i Mayor Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern James K.Scholl,District 3
Craig Cates,District 1
Michelle Lincoln,District 2
David Rice,District 4
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
May 15, 2024
Agenda Item Number: N2
2023-2382
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Sustainability
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Rhonda Haag
N/A
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a Memorandum of Agreement(MOA)with Palm Beach
County, Broward County, Miami-Dade County, and Monroe County that would govern the
implementation of a $268,648,142 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Climate Pollution
Reduction Grant(CPRG) application that was submitted March 29, 2024, which would begin upon
grant execution and end after five (5)years and includes a $46,814,070 sub-award to Monroe County to
fund energy-efficiency housing retrofits, solar photovoltaic rebates, and electric vehicle charger rebates,
and 9 staff positions, which would be requested upon the grant being awarded and eliminated when
grant funding is discontinued; also, delegation to the County Administrator, or designee, to act as the
signatory authority on additional forms, certifications, contracts/agreements and amendments thereto,
and any other necessary documents related to the CPRG implementation grant application that do not
substantially change the scope of work, terms or conditions of the Memorandum of Agreement.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
Attachments:
1. CPRG Implementation Grant MOA for execution.
2. CPRG Implementation Grant NOFO for background only
3. Broward CPRG Implementation Grant Application for background only
This item is to approve a Memorandum of Agreement("MOA")between the four Climate Counties of
Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Monroe County, and Palm Beach County, who are signatories
to the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact("Compact"), collaboratively working to
reduce regional greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, implement adaptation strategies, and build climate
resilience across the region.
Broward County applied for a $268,648,142 grant on behalf of the Southeast Florida Regional Climate
Change Compact(Compact) through the EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant CPRG program to
reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe
Counties. Southeast Florida is one of the most vulnerable U.S. regions to climate change impacts. The
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project will reduce GHG emissions and increase economic development through the following measures
in low-income and disadvantaged communities (LIDACs): energy-efficiency housing retrofits
(—$200M), solar photovoltaic rebates ($-52M), and electric vehicle charging rebates (—$17M). If
awarded, Monroe County will receive $46,814,070 of the total award to implement the projects in
Monroe County. No match is required.
Background and Justification:
The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act established the CPRG program to fund planning grants to develop
regional plans to reduce GHGs and implementation grants to fund GHG reduction measures. Miami-
Dade County, on behalf of the Compact and the Miami—Fort Lauderdale—West Palm Beach
Metropolitan Statistical Area, received a $1 M planning grant to develop a regional Priority Climate
Action Plan (PCAP). Broward County submitted a CPRG implementation grant application on behalf
of the Compact counties to fund measures identified in the PCAP and supported by community
feedback provided via surveys and community workshops. The EPA anticipates awarding
approximately 30 to 115 grants under this announcement ranging between $2M and $500M.
On August 4, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") awarded a CPRG Planning
Grant to the Parties to develop a Priority Climate Action Pan and Comprehensive Climate Action Plan
covering the entire geographic scope of the Compact region. On December 15, 2023, EPA released the
Notice of Funding Opportunity for CPRG Implementation Grants. The Parties wish to continue the
collaboration to apply for EPA grant funding to implement mitigation projects and strategies identified
in the Priority Climate Action Plan and Comprehensive Climate Action Plan. This collaboration will
enable the implementation of carbon reduction programs focused on residential energy efficiency and
weatherization, community electric vehicle infrastructure, and residential solar installation for the
citizens of southeast Florida within and adjacent to the Metropolitan Service Areas as required by the
CPRG Implementation Grant.
The Climate Pollution Reduction Grant is a two-staged program funded through the IRA and
administered by EPA. Phase I included $250 million for noncompetitive planning grants. Under Phase
I, Broward County was selected to apply for the CPRG Implementation Grant on behalf of the
Compact, administer the program, and serve as the fiscal agent for the disbursement of all funds
received for the CPRG Implementation Grant. The Compact subsequently received±$1M to create a
regional GHG reduction plan.
Under Phase II of the program, an application was submitted by Broward County on behalf of the
Compact on March 29, 2024. Broward is serving as Lead Organization on regional application. This
MOA establishes the relationship between the Participating Agencies related to the CPRG
Implementation Grant Application and the administration of the grant awarded as a result of said
application. It is a required part of the application and is due July 1, 2024.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
None
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
DOCUMENTATION:
Attachment 3—Grant Application.pdf
Attachment 2—EPA CPRG Grant NOFO.pdf
Attachment I---CPRG.Application MOA-4-18-2024.pdf
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
1. Five-Year Summary of Fiscal Impact:
Fiscal Years 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
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External Revenues 0
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Is Item Included in Current Budget? Yes— No_X_
Is this item using Federal Funds? Yes— No X—
Is this item using State Funds? Yes— No X
*There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. When the final award letter is received from the
EPA, an agenda item will be prepared in which the budget will be adjusted to reflect the actual award
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SOUTHEAST FLORIDA TRANSFORMATIONAL GHG REDUCTION PLAN
COVER PAGE FOR APPLICATION
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Organization: Broward County
Primary Contact Name: Dr.Jennifer Jurado
Phone Number: 954-519-1464
Email Address:JJURADO@broward.org
TYPE OF APPLICATION
Lead application for a Coalition: Broward County
Coalition members: Miami-Dade County, Monroe County, Palm Beach County
FUNDING REQUESTED: $270,639,381
APPLICATION TITLE: Southeast Florida Transformational GHG Reduction Plan
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF GHG MEASURES:
Residential Energy Efficiency Program (REEP) -This measure will cost$200,511,563 and will service 8,365 income-
qualifying households in low-income and disadvantaged communities (LIDACs).The total greenhouse gas reduction is
estimated to be 16,665 metric tons of CO2e between 2025-2030.
Solar Rebate Program (SRP) -This measure will cost$51,846,438 and will service 7,782 residences in LIDACs.The total
greenhouse gas reduction is estimated to be 58,332 metric tons of CO2e between 2025-2030.
Electric Vehicle New Incentives for Charging Equipment Program (EV-NICE) -This measure will cost$18,281,379 and will
install 650 Level 2 ports and 152 DCFC ports in LIDACs.The total greenhouse gas reduction is estimated to be 204,132
metric tons of CO2e between 2025-2030.
SECTORS:
Commercial and Residential, Electricity Generation,Transportation
EXPECTED TOTAL CUMULATIVE GHG EMISSION REDUCTIONS
Estimated cumulative GHG reductions for 2025-2030(metric tons CO2e): 279,129
Estimated cumulative GHG reductions from 2025-2050(metric tons CO2e): 1,327,902
LOCATIONS:
Counties: Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Palm Beach Counties and the 109 municipalities and 2 tribal governments
within this four-county region.
State: Florida
APPLICABLE PRIORITY CLIMATE ACTION PLAN(S)(PCAP) ON WHICH MEASURES ARE BASED:
PCAP Lead Organization(s): Miami-Dade County
PCAP Title(s): Southeast Florida Priority Climate Action Plan
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LIST OF GHG REDUCTION MEASURES AND PCAP PAGE REFERENCE FOR EACH MEASURE:
1. Basic Enclosure, pages 36—37 6. Heat Pump Dryer, pages 36-37
2. Medium Efficiency A/C, pages 36—37 7. LED Replacements, pages 36-37
3. Medium Efficiency Heat Pump, pages, 36 -37 8. Solar Photovoltaics, page 38
4. Heat Pump Water Heater, pages 36 -37 9. Level 2 Charger, pages 31—32
5. Induction Range, pages 36-37 10. DC Fast Charger, pages 31 -32
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1 Overall Project Summary and Approach
1.1 |ntroduction
The Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact (Compact or Project Team), as the Coalition,
respectfully submits this EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) application that will enable
Southeast Florida low-income and disadvantaged community(L|DAC) residents and local organizations to
equitably and meaningfully participate in robust home energy efficiency programs, and access solar
energy and electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. Broward County, Lead Applicant, on behalf of the
Compact, will collaborate with Compact partners to use the CPRG funding to create transformational
greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction measures and programs that fight climate change, provide substantial
financial incentives to enable broader community participation in these efforts, and help reduce energy
costs for the 25%of Southeast Florida households who are highly or severely energy burdened according
to the Compact's 2022 Energy Efficiency Action Plan.
Established in 2009,the Compact ioa partnership between Brovvard, Miami Dade, Monroe, and Palm
Beach counties that comprises 109 municipalities and two tribal governments and represents over 6.2
million people.With a 1S'year track record of building long-term trusted relationships,the Compact has
driven significant progress in reducing GHG emissions and building climate resilience across Southeast
Florida.The Compact partnership has produced valuable research, innovative policy platforms, and
successful strategies. In a 2015 speech, President Obama formally celebrated the Compact's bipartisan
agreement to fight climate change, calling it"b model nutjustƒor the oountqy, butƒor the wur/d^This
statement has held, as other climate resiliency partnerships in Florida,the United States, and globally
have since replicated the Compact's collaborative regional approach to address climate change.
In 2012,the Compact developed its first Southeast Florida Regional Climate Action Plan (RCAP) and has
updated it every five years with input from technical and community stakeholders.The RCAP aligns,
guides, and accelerates local and regional climate action toward a low-carbon, healthy, prosperous, and
equitable region.Today, RCAP 3.0 recommendations include increasing household energy efficiency,
on'oiterenevvab|eenergy, andpub|icEVcharginginfraotructure (EVC|)throughequitab|eproceooeoand
outcomes.
Although the Compact Counties have significantly reduced GHG emissions since developing the RCAP,
state and regional barriers to GHG emissions reduction programs and funding have hindered widespread
expansion and investment. For example,the State rejected federal funds to adminioter$364M in home
energy rebates and rejected $320M from the Department of Transportation for carbon reduction.These
actions restrict Southeast Florida residents' ability to seize once'in'a'|ifetimefedera| funding
opportunities. In addition, utility-sponsored energy efficiency programs for LIDACs are extremely limited
in Southeast Florida.
These challenges intersect with economic and health difficulties Southeast Florida communities face,
which climate change impacts exacerbate. For example, in 2023, Southeast Florida experienced its
warmest year on record, and its six warmest years have all occurred since 2015. Moreover,while average
electricity rates in Florida may below, Southeast Florida residents have some of the highest national
energy bills per square foot due to the hot and humid climate. High household energy costs and the lack
of adequate efficiency resources inequitably harm Florida's lower-income households—particularly Black
and Brown communities that have been subject to historical disinvestment. Unmediated,these
inequities will worsen as warming persists. Within the Compact region, scientists predict the number of
days per year that the heat index exceeds 105'F will increase by at least 68 days and up to 92 days by
micicentury relative to historical conditions. With these evolving conditions, living a healthy and
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comfortable life in Southeast Florida without proper air conditioning is no longer possible, underscoring
the urgent need for addressing these challenges through home energy retrofits and renewable energy
projects proposed in this Plan.
Regarding transportation, Southeast Florida passenger vehicles account for the largest share of GHG
emissions based on the 2019 regional GHG inventory in the region, with 97%of its community
dependent on private automobiles for mobility. While aopirationa| plans for increasing transit
infrastructure and public transit have been proposed, most have failed, securing private automobiles as
an outsized component of Southeast Florida's transportation mix.Therefore, it is imperative to reduce
vehicle GHG emissions by encouraging EV ownership.Yet, LIDACs have low or no access to home and
workplace EV charging (where Electrify the South notes 80%of charging currently occurs), preventing
the widespread EV adoption Southeast Florida needs to mitigate transportation GHG emissions. With
this Plan,the Compact intends to expand EVCI to encourage EV ownership focusing on multifamily
housing and employment centers.
1.2 Description ofGH0 Reduction Measures
Informed by the Compact's Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) and community stakeholder input,the
Compact submits the Southeast Florida CPRG Project (Project) consisting of three GHG reduction
measures.The Residential Energy Efficiency Program (REEP)will provide home energy retrofits and the
necessary and reasonable repairs needed to provide those retrofits safely and effectively within L|DACo.
The Solar Rebate Program (SRP)will provide rebates to offset a portion of upfront solar array installation
costs in L|DACo. Finally,the EV New Incentives for Charging Equipment program (EV-NICE Program) will
provide rebates covering a portion of the upfront costs for EVCI to be installed in LIDACs.The total
funding request, cumulative GHG emissions reductions between 2025-2030, cost-effectiveness of each
measure, and the cumulative total of the portfolio of all three measures can be found in section 2.4.
In addition,the Project offers significant societal benefits, such as improved public health, reduced
energy burdens, and enhanced economic opportunities.These outcomes align with the EPA's broader
values and objectives of advancing environmental justice, sustainability, and equitable access to clean
energy technologies.Table 1.1 shows an overview of the interventions included in each proposed
measure and their relationship to the Compact's PCAP
Measure PCAP Measure Code Category Intervention Durability(Years)
REEP RC-03 HVAC Medium Efficiency Heat Pump 14.0
REEP RC-04 DHW Heat Pump Water Heater 10.0
REEP R-0 1 Appliance Heat Pump Dryer 13.0
Table 1.1 Summary of Proposed Measure Interventions, P[AP Alignment,and Durability
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1.3 Residential Energy Efficiency Program (REEP)
To empower LIDACs, REEP will reduce GHG emissions while lowering energy expenses and improving
quality of life for qualifying single-family and multifamily households by installing weatherization and
energy-efficient upgrades to income-qualifying LIDAC households throughout the Compact region with
annual household incomes not exceeding 140%of local area median income. Weatherization
improvements include basic enclosure upgrades consisting of building envelope air sealing, duct
tightening, attic insulation, and wall insulation. Other energy efficiency upgrades consist of new
energy'effidentaipconditionero, heatpumpvvaterheatem, LEDrep|acemento, andappUanceupgradeo
like induction ranges and heat pump dryers.This measure also allocates approximately 15%of requested
funds for prerequisite home repairs, including, but not limited to, roof and window replacements,wiring
replacements, and requisite electric service upgrades. Community advocates informed the inclusion of
these repairs in this Proposal because their communities cannot be served by other energy-saving
programs like the U.S. DOE'sVVeatherizationAssistance Program (VVAP) due tofunding restrictions for
home repairs persisting even after the introduction of the Weatherization Readiness Fund.
Notably,the Project Team responded to community input in developing REEP by integrating home
repairs fundamental to safe and effective energy upgrades, such as roof repair in conjunction with attic
insulation where leaks and mold are present, upgrading wiring to accommodate heat pumps, and
upgrading requisite electric service. Without this support, many L|DAC homes would be unable totake
advantage of REEP, even though they are most in need of these energy-saving interventions.This feature
underscores the commitment to include all LIDAC households for a more equitable distribution of
services and to serving hard~to'reachpopulations.
REEP uses a comprehensive approach,targeted outreach, a streamlined application process, careful
project selection, and diligent implementation. REEP also emphasizes the importance of participant
education on energy efficiency benefits and includes a participation survey to gather feedback, assess
benefits, and guide continuous improvement.Across the region,the Project Team targets serving an
estimated 8,365 L|DAChouoeho|do, generating near|y$11.7M in cumulative bill savings for participants
and offsetting a cumulative 16,66S metric tons ofCO2e from 202Sto2030.
1.3.1 REEP Major Features and Tasks
w Project Development
o Program Creation: Hire necessary staff described in the budget narrative and integrate
REEP into Compact County government programs.
o Conduct Outreach and Engagement: Build upon existing relationships with home repair
contractors and affordable housing community-based organizations and establish
connections with other stakeholders, community leaders, and resident groups to draw
program awareness and interest to candidates and contractors. Seek resident feedback
on program design and application process during community town halls.
o Develop Contractor Pool: Develop REEP standards and criteria for contractors. Conduct
procurement.To protect consumers, evaluate contractor candidates to verify legitimacy,
past performance, and warranty information. Execute contracts with subcontractors and
partners.
o Develop Application Process: Develop program applications and intake requirements,
creategraphicothatdiop|aythe ^menu^ ofenergyeffidencyoptiono, anddeve|op
resident and contractor presentation materials.
w Project Application and Installation
o Applications Open: Launch program application when candidates can apply. Evaluate
applications for program eligibility and project viability.
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o Project Selection and Scope Development: Evaluate and select applicants. Review intake
forms and determine building and equipment ages. Conduct initial site assessments if
needed, including energy assessments. Determine whether to conduct home repairs
before making energy efficiency improvements.
o Installation: Perform home repairs and energy efficiency measures by qualified
contractors to eligible applicants. Coordinate quality assurance and quality control
through building code inspections.
w Project Evaluation and Participant Support
o Conduct Surveys: Send voluntary surveys to participants to capture qualitative and
quantitative data to verify intended outcomes.
o Participant Education:Train and educate program participants on energy efficiency and
conservation behaviors through in-person presentations and webinars to ensure
interventions yield intended outcomes.
l.IJREEP Milestones(Key milestones and timeline shown/n Table IZ1
w Project Development
o County program staff hired.
o REEP measure launched in each County.
o Outreach and communications materials for participants and contractors finalized.
o Qualified contractors procured.
o REEP applications and a menu of energy efficiency options finalized.
w Project Application and Installation
o Program launched.
o Energy efficiency measures in single-family households installed.
o Energy efficiency measures in multifamily households installed.
w Project Evaluation and Participant Support
o Voluntary surveys are sent and analyzed.
o Energy-saving behavior training finalized.
1.4 Solar Rebate Program(SRP)
The SRP will transform solar accessibility and affordability for households in LIDACs by providing qualified
LIDAC participants with rebates on the upfront cost of their solar photovoltaic installations using a
streamlined application process and robust engagement. SRP will rigorously vet and select contractors to
ensure participants receive high-quality service and support throughout their solar transition. Scheduled
bi-annual application intakes and a clear timeline for solar installations within one year reflect
operational efficiency and responsiveness to community needs. Across the region,the Project Team
targets serving 7,782 households in L|DACo, generating more than $45.11VI in cumulative bill savings for
participants and offsetting S8,332 metric tons ofCO2e from 202Sto2030.
l.4.lSRP Major Features and Tasks
w Project Development
o Program Creation: Hire necessary staff to administer SRP
o Conduct Outreach and Engagement: Build upon existing relationships with Solar and
Energy Loan Fund, Solar United Neighbors, and other stakeholders to draw program
awareness and interest to candidates and contractors through community engagement
and outreach. Seek resident feedback on program design and application process.
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o Develop Contractor Pool: Develop SRP standards and criteria for contractors.To protect
consumers, evaluate contractor candidates to verify legitimacy, past performance, and
warranty information. Select contractor pool.
o Deliver Contractor Training: Provide required training for eligible contractors regarding
the program structure and requirements for acceptance and closeout of applications.
o Develop Application Process: Develop program applications and rebate requirements.
Develop outreach materials about combining SRP with other low-cost financing and tax
credits.
w Project Application and Installation
o Applications Open: Launch program application when candidates can apply. Evaluate
applications for program eligibility and project viability.
o Project Selection: Process applications and notify participants if they qualify for a rebate
upon project completion.
o Installation: Participants will procure their own contractors from the pre-qualified list
and install solar photovoltaic systems on their rooftops orproperty.
o Rebates: Provide participants with rebates upon proof ofa qualified installation and
closeout.
o Evaluate Program Needs to Expand Pool: Evaluate residential participation and available
funds and expand the eligibility to mission-oriented non-profits and community-based
organizations if warranted.
w Project Evaluation and Participant Support
o Conduct Surveys: Send voluntary surveys to participants to capture qualitative and
quantitative data to verify intended outcomes.
o Participant Education and Network: Create and launch SRP participant network tofoster
the exchange of practices, lessons, and experiences and access to a staff liaison to assist
with any post-project experiences.
l.4.JSRP Milestones(Key milestones and timeline shown/n Table IZ1
w Project Development
o County program staff hired.
o Outreach and communications materials for participants and contractors finalized.
o Pre-qualified contractors selected.
w Project Application and Installation
o Program launched.
o All rebates for solar installations provided.
w Project Evaluation and Participant Support
o Voluntary surveys are sent and analyzed.
o SRP participant network launched.
1.6 Electric Vehicle New incentives for Charging Equipmment(EV-N|CE)
The EV-NICE measure provides rebates onthe upfront costs to install publicly accessible Level 2 and DC
Fast Charging infrastructure targeted at eligible entities in L|DACo. By increasing public EVcharging
station availability, EV-NICE will increase EV adoption and reduce GHG emissions and harmful air
pollutants in L|DACo.The EV-NICE measure allows for multiple intakes throughout the year, catering to
both public/private entities and local and tribal governments, with a particular focus on multifamily
properties and large employers in L|DACo. Ongoing training and education on EV benefits will help to
enhance community awareness and acceptance of EV technology. Across the region,the Project Team
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targets deploying 802 new electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) in LIDACs, resulting in18,937new
EV purchases and offsetting a cumulative 204,132 metric tons of CO2e from 2025 to 2030.
1.5.1 EV-NICE Major Features and Tasks
w Project Development
o Program Creation: Hire necessary staff to administer EV-N|CE.
o Conduct Outreach and Engagement: Build upon existing relationships with Southern
Alliance for Clean Energy, Clean Cities Coalition, chambers of commerce, and community
stakeholders to draw program awareness and interest to multifamily and large employer
candidates and contractors through community engagement and outreach. Seek LIDAC
participant feedback on program design and application process.
o Develop Equipment Standards and Preferred Vendor Criteria: Develop EV-NICE
equipment standards and criteria for vendors aligned with NEVI requirements as
relevant. Work with nonprofit partners to identify local EV instal|ero/operatorothat meet
standards and criteria.
o Develop Application Process: Develop program applications and rebate requirements.
Develop outreach materials about other EVCI rebates,financing options, and incentives.
w Project Application and Installation
o Applications Open: Launch program application when candidates can apply. Evaluate
applications for program eligibility and project viability.
o Project Selection: Process applications and notify participants if they qualify for a rebate
upon project completion.
o Installation: Participants will procure their own licensed and insured contractors and
install EVC| on their property.
o Rebates: Upon proof ofa qualified installation, provide participants with rebates.
w Project Evaluation and Participant Support
o Conduct Surveys: Send voluntary surveys to participants to capture qualitative and
quantitative data to verify intended outcomes.
o Participant Education:Train participants' reoidento/emp|oyeeoon uoingEVC| and EV
ownership.
l.5.J EV-NICE Milestones(Key milestones and timeline shown/n Table IZ1
w Project Development
o County program staff hired.
o Outreach and communications materials for participants finalized.
o Equipment standards and preferred vendor criteria developed.
w Project Application and Installation
o Program launched.
o All EV rebates provided.
w Project Evaluation and Participant Support
o Voluntary surveys sent and analyzed.
o EVC| and ownership training finalized.
1.G Roles 8&Responsibilities
The roles and responsibilities among the Compact's four member counties will follow the same system
for all measures proposed in this application. Brovvard County serves aothe lead applicant and
^paoo~through entity" and, upon award, will oubavvardto Miami Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach
Counties. Each county has been integral to the Project design and will continue to be engaged in further
program development, planning, and implementation decision-ma king. Unless otherwise noted, each
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county will be responsible for implementing each GHG reduction measure from the Project within their
jurisdiction. A joint committee among partner counties will coordinate closely to ensure seamless and
consistent participant and contractor experience for each measure. Brovvand County, as the lead entity,
will submit a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)to EPA for this application by July 1, 2024, signed by all
coalition members including Miami'Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties.
1.7 Risks and Assumptions
While measure and intervention-specific assumptions are examined further in the Technical Appendix,
this section will discuss risks associated with the proposed measures that could lead to delays or
interruptions. For REEP,there are risks of fluctuating material and labor costs that exceed average
inflation rates. Another risk is potential delays due to complex coordination with stakeholders, including
homeowners, contractors, and utility companies.Technological advancements, building code changes,
and equipment standard changes may also require program adjustments. In addition to specific
measures detailed in this plan,the Compact will use existing agency and community partnerships to
mitigate these risks equitably.
For SRP, upfront costs to install solar can limit L|DAC participation. Regulatory variability with net
metering or solar credits could affect program attractiveness and financial viability. Additionally, relying
on qualified contractors to install and maintain solar, balance workload demand, and ensure consistent
quality can be challenging especially when implementing solar in diverse communities.To mitigate these
risks,the counties will coordinate outreach efforts with funding/finance providers including nonprofit
Solar and Energy Loan Fund to present financing options to interested participants.The Project Team
vetted the SRP with and received support from LIDAC community advocates. SRP will require contractors
to pre'quaUfyand meet liability and operational requirements to participate. Approximately 40 solar
contractors are licensed locally, demonstrating workforce capacity and ability to provide ongoing support
toL|DAC participants. Additionally, if the Project Team realizes low program participation from
homeowners, mission-oriented nonprofits and community-based organizations would be encouraged to
apply and utilize the SRPrebates.
For the EV-NICE measure, risks include EV adoption pace within LIDACs that can undermine the EV
charging station use, affecting the program justification and support. EVC| might require electric grid
upgrades for additional load, which could delay projects and increase costs. Finally, material shortages
and supply chain disruptions can delay EV charging installations.The EV program will mitigate risk by
lowering installation costs to allow profitability at lower utilization rates, accounting for grid
enhancements in coot estimates, and coordinating with local utility providers to locate EVC|
appropriately in visible, convenient, reliable, and safe areas to raise confidence in the electrification
transition.
1.8 Demonstration of Funding Need
Without federal support through the EPA CPRG program, Southeast Florida L|DAC residents will struggle
to take advantage of clean energy technology and continue to be burdened by high energy costs.
Compact members conducted an exhaustive review of comparable measures and interventions offered
through federal, state, and local government programs, as well as utility-sponsored programs, with
results shown in Table 1.3. At the federal level,the Governor of Florida ultimately rejected Bipartisan
Infrastructure Law (B|L) and Inflation Reduction Act (|RA)formula funding and programs, depriving
Floridians of nearly$670M that could have helped pursue several of the Project's measures. Other
attempts at leveraging federal funds have either been unsuccessful or applications are pending, with
many pending applications facing similar and different challenges reaching the Compact Communities.
For example,the WAP and related Weatherization Readiness Fund have statewide proposed allocations
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of$3,472,840 and $190,708, respectively,for Fiscal Year 2024'202S, anticipated to serve approximately
450 households statewide. If current funding rates were applied only to the Project Teams' region, it
would take more than two millennia to serve the region's 1,179,003 households in LIDACs. While
extremely valuable and beneficial programs,these funding limitations prohibit scaling climate solutions
to match the severity and urgency that climate change demands.
Funding Sources Explored Amount Type Status
State of Florida
U.S. DOE Home Energy Rebates Programs(HER& HEAR) $346,326,390 Formula Rejected
U.S. DOE Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) $3,472,840 Formula Secured
U.S. DOE Weatherization Readiness Fund $190,708 Formula Secured
U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant $3,477,450 Formula Rejected
U.S. DOT Carbon Reduction Program (FY2023) $320,000,000 Formula Rejected
U.S. DOT National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula $198,000,000 Formula Secured
Program (FY2026)
U.S. EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund-Solar For All Competitive Did Not Apply
Compact Counties
2023 U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block $652,450 Formula Pending
Grant(EECBG)-Palm Beach County
2023 U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block $1,134,700 Formula Secured
Grant(EECBG)-Miami Dade County
2020 U.S. DOE State Energy Programs- Florida Counties $399,998 Competitive Secured
Low-income Residential Energy Efficiency Grant Program-
Miami-Dade, Broward, Orange, and Sarasota Counties
U.S. DOT Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program $13,538,266 Competitive Unsuccessful
Compact Partners
U.S. EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund-Solar For All-a $250,000,000 Competitive Pending
Florida application submitted by Coalition partners:Solar
Energy Loan Fund, The Nature Conservancy, FL Solar United
Neighbors
Florida DACS Fiscally Constrained Energy Efficiency Program $1,000,000 Competitive Did Not Apply
Local Utility Programs
Florida Power and Light(FPL)Ways to Save Energy Savings Partial Rebates for Rebate N/A
Program-Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach Counties, Limited Measures
Direct to Resident(e.g.,$150 for AC replacement)
Florida Keys Electric Cooperative-Monroe County, Partial Rebates for Rebate N/A
Direct-to-Resident(e.g., up to$500for AC Replacement) Limite Measures
Key Energy Services-Monroe County, Direct-to-Resident Partial Rebates for Rebate N/A
(e.g., up to$250for AC Replacement) Limited Measures
Table 1.3 Summary of Funding Sources Reviewed for Proposed QHGMeasures
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1.STransfonnmtive Impact ofMeasures
Implementing the Project measures holds transformative potential for LIDACs, each addressing the
unique facets of energy and transportation equity, increasing the probability of additional GHG emission
reductions. By making energy efficiency upgrades and solar installations more accessible, participants
may share their experience and benefits with friends and family, even outside the region, spurring more
retrofits and installations outside of these funds. Similarly, increasing access to EVCI and rising consumer
confidence in EV practicality may result in participants encouraging the people they speak with, perhaps
outside of the region,to explore an EV for their next vehicle, removing additional internal combustion
engine vehicles from the road. REEP will equip local housing departments with resources to grow staff
and contractor networks and refine protocols for robust program implementation which may attract
additional funding resources to continue beyond this grant.
Ultimately, integrating Project measures embodies a holistic approach to addressing energy inequity. By
leveraging these programs in concert, communities can accelerate their transition towards sustainability,
ensuring the benefits of clean energy and transportation are shared by all, especially those historically
marginalized.These measures make climate and energy solutions more accessible, reducing long-term
financial burdens on households through lower utility bills and fostering a shift towards cleaner,
renewable energy sources. By mitigating upfront costs,these initiatives increase access totechnologies
for LIDACs, advancing environmental justice and inclusion in the energy transition.
2 Impact ofGHG Reduction Measures
2.1 Magnitude ofGHG Reductions from 2O26'2O3O
REEP Measure
Annual Emissions
naWez.z nssP Measure Evaluation
The Project Team built and designed REEP interventions using data, calculations, and assumptions
aligned with publicly available information and industry standards (Technical Appendix).The REEP
measure consists of seven distinct interventions with a combined average expected useful life of 13.5
years (Table 1.1). For the 2025-2050 calculations, it is assumed that interventions will be replaced at the
end of life by an intervention with an efficiency rating greater than or equal to the expiring system.
SRP Measure
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Table 2.2 ohovvo emissions reductions for the SRP measure designed using data, calculations, and
assumptions aligned with publicly available information and industry standards (Technical Appendix). 10
kW is assumed to be the average size of installed systems based on input from local solar installers and
Florida Solar United Neighbors. All systems installed during the performance period would be
operational throughout the 202S'20S0period.
EV-NICE Measure
New Vehicles Attributed
Annual Emissions
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The Project Team designed EV-NICE measure interventions and supporting models using data,
calculations, and assumptions aligned with publicly available information and industry standards
(Technical Appendix). Emissions reductions were modeled from an International Council on Clean
Transportation (|CCT) vvhitepaper that assumes a 1%increase in EVSEo leads to a 3%incremental
increase in EVoa|eo in the region.
2.2 Magnitude ofGHG Reductions from 2O26'2O6O
Please see Tables 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 for a summary ofGHG reductions from 2025'2050.
2.3 Cost-EffectivenessofGHG Reductions
Cost-Effect iven ess Summary REEP SRP EV-NICE Portfolio
Cumulative GHG Emissions Reduction,
Cost-Effectiveness of GHG Reductions
Table 2.4 Cost-Effectiveness Summary of GHG Emissions Reducing Measures Proposed by the Compact
Table 1.1 summarizes cost-effectiveness for both individual measures and across the portfolio of
proposals.The REEP measure has a notably higher cost per ton of CO2 abated than the SRP and EV-NICE
measures, warranting a closer look into the contributing factors.The Compact heard an overwhelming
demand from community advocates for a residential energy efficiency program to holistically address
energy poverty, health disparities, and unequal access to clean energy. Community advocates noted the
overall barrier of upfront costs totraditional energy efficiency improvements. Also,they advised the
Compact to address necessary home repairs needed before energy-saving measures could be safely and
effectively installed.
These home repairs may not directly contribute to GHG emission reductions; however,they unlock the
potential for households to receive GHG emission reduction interventions.The project budget allows
approximately 15%of funds to address necessary and reasonable home repairs, leveraging existing
rehabilitation services within each county.
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To overcome the cost barrier to residential retrofits facing energy-burdened community members,the
REEP measure will provide fully subsidized energy retrofits to qualifying households, unlike the partial
rebates offered for SRP and EV-NICE measures. In addition to the emissions reduction differences among
measure interventions,the partial rebate produces disproportionate ratio ofGHG emission reductions
per dollar spent, compared to the fully subsidized REEPmeasure.
2.4 Documentation ofGH0 Reduction Assumptions
Please see Appendix B Technical Appendix for documentation ofGHG reduction assumptions.
3 Environmental Results
Evaluating Project performance requires comprehensive measures that assess both direct outputs and
broader outcomes for participants and the community.These measures are crucial for ensuring that the
Project achieves its objectives to reduce GHG emissions and that benefits are accessible to all
community segments.The following sections describe output and outcome performance measures and
plans, reflecting the Pnject'o commitment to effectiveness and equity.
3.1 Expected Outputs and Outcomes
The Project aligns with the EPA's mission "To Protect Human Health and the Environment" and is shaped
by the guiding principles of"Follow the Science, Follow the Law, Be Transparent, and Advance Justice
and Equity."
Table 3.1 provides an in-depth review of Project outputs and performance measures for each GHG
reduction measure.The Project outputs are the quantity of each measure installed or completed.The
Project outcomes include GHG emissions reductions and other environmental and socio-economic
outcomes, making a compelling case for further support and expansion.
MEASURE
OUTPUTS AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES REEP SRP EV-NICE
Quantity of Homes Retrofitted
- Number of applications/month
- Number of proposals received/month X
- Number of work orders issued/month
- Number of rebate submissions processed/month
Quantity of Solar Arrays Installed
- Number of applications/month
- Number of proposals received/month X
- Number of work orders issued/month
- Number of rebate submissions processed/month
Quantity of EVSEs Installed
- Number of applications/month
- Number of proposals received/month X
- Number of work orders issued/month
- Number of rebate submissions processed/month
GHG Emissions Reductions
-Provide a direct measure of the environmental benefits of these X X X
programs,specifically between 2025-2030 and between 2025-2050.
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Enhanced Community Engagement
-Vulnerable and underserved populations can become active participants X X X
in energy transition efforts,empowering a more equitable access to the
benefits for measures addressing historical disparities
Reduced Energy Costs
-A range of critical issues from economic hardship to environmental and X X
energy justice can be evaluated in the REEP and Solar measures
Improved Health Outcomes
-Significant reductions in respiratory diseases,enhanced mental X
well-being,and lowered healthcare costs are often associated with
residential energy efficiency programs
Reduced Exposure to Air Pollution
-Air pollution is a key indicator of public health,environmental quality,
and social equality. Monitoring the impact publicly available EVSEs have X X X
on air pollution will share valuable insights into the intersectionality of
the benefits of this measure.The Project is also expected to reduce
criteria air pollutants(CAPs).
Table 3.1 Summary of Outputs,Outcomes,and Performance Measures byMeasure
3.2 Performance Measures and Plan
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The Project team will monitor and evaluate performance measures listed below to comprehensively
understand the program's effectiveness, equitable distribution, and areas for improvement, ensuring
that the Project benefits extend to LIDACs, especially those historically underserved.
The Project will use a cloud-based software platform to enable coordinated management and consistent
processes by providing user licenses for the Project Team.This platform will substantially aid project
tracking and reporting under each subgrant with uniform data collection, including intake of applications
by measure, streamlined management, and automated rollup of program activity for consolidated
reporting by the project lead, Broward County. Each Compact county will be responsible for capturing
information to evaluate the output performance measures of each measure and for monthly reporting to
Broward County. Broward County will compile county reports every two months to identify and report
themes and outliers. Using the county reports, Brovvard County will adjust targets, make
recommendations, and share resources.
IJ.JREEP Performance Measurement Plan
1. Reduced GHG Emissions calculated through a combination of quantifying the number of
individual interventions installed and applying intervention-specific data points with engineered
calculations to generate energy savings projections,then multiplying energy savings by
appropriate emissions factors for Southeast Florida's electric grid.
2. Energy Savings calculated through a combination of quantifying the number of individual
interventions installed and applying intervention-specific data points with engineered
calculations to generate energy savings projections and verify those savings by capturing energy
consumption data pre-and poot'retrofitothrough voluntary annual surveys.
3. Cost Savings calculated by multiplying energy savings by appropriate energy rates for Southeast
Florida's utilities and through voluntary annual surveys.
4. Health and Safety Outcomes such as reduced respiratory problems, allergies, or inadequate
cooling incidents.The Project measure could reduce Criteria Air Pollutants (CAPo), including
Carbon Monoxide, Sulfur Dioxide, Nitrogen Dioxide, and Particulate Matter if participating
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home has an existing combustion appliance.The Project will capture this data through voluntary
surveys conducted 6to 12 months after Project installation to realize health and safety benefits
fully.
S. Program Participation Metrics, including households served, demographics, and geographic
distribution captured upon application intake and evaluated periodically by the Project team.
6. Participant Satisfaction with the application process,work quality, and satisfaction captured
through the referenced survey and encouraging participants to refer others to the Project.
IJ.3SRP Performance Measurement Plan
1. Reduced GHG Emissions calculated by applying a Southeast Florida GHG emissions indicator to
energy savings.
2. Solar Capacity Installed captured through County rebate submissions.
3. Energy Savings captured by estimating energy production using system size inputs with NRE1!s
PVVVatto platform and through voluntary annual surveys.
4. Cost Savings calculated by multiplying energy savings by appropriate energy rates for Southeast
Florida's utilities and through voluntary annual surveys.
S. Program Participation including households served, demographics, and geographic distribution
captured upon application intake and evaluated periodically by the Project team.
6. Participant Satisfaction on application process,work quality, and satisfaction captured through
the voluntary surveys conducted 2to 4 months after solar installation and encouraging
participants to refer others to the Project.
IJ.5 EV-NICE Performance Measurement Plan
1. Reduced GH0 Emissions calculated by applying actual EV adoption increases to Green|ink'o
emissions reductions model created for the EV-NICE program.
2. Rebate Utilization Rates that track the number of rebates claimed relative to the number
available to assess the program'o uptake and accessibility.This metric can indicate how well the
program is being marketed and whether the rebates are sufficient to incentivize participation.
3. Geographic Distribution of Installed El/SEsto identify geographic disparities in EV charging
access, ensure L|DACo are adequately served, and quantify Project impact on local "charging
deserts."
4. El/SE Utilization Rates to help indicate profitability and ensure individual chargers are
maintained and used.
S. Increase in El/Adoption Rates within participating communities to determine how increased
EVC| availability correlates with higher rates of EV ownership, which can indicate the program'o
success in removing barriers toEVadoption.
6. Impact on Local Air Quality from increased EV adoption facilitated by the program, which can
demonstrate the program's contribution to reducing vehicle emissions and improving health
outcomes intargeted communities.
7. Participant Satisfaction on the application process, rebate amount, and satisfaction captured
through the voluntary surveys conducted 2 to 4 months after EVSE installation.
3.3Authorities, Implementation Timeline, and Milestones
Broward County's Resilient Environment Department will be the lead applicant for administering funds
to their oubavvardo Miami'Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties. Each county will manage its own
budget to implement projects for each measure. Recognizing that each county has its own procurement
process requirements, each county will develop its own solicitation to select and execute contracts with
qualified contractors in their respective counties, noting that only the REEP measure will require
contracted services for implementation. County Housing Programs will manage the procurement, where
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similar services are already part of program operations and agency expertise.The contractors will
conduct outreach, install upgrades and equipment, conduct quality assurance (QA) and quality control
(QQ and educate consumers on the benefits across LIDAC communities. Each county will provide
project and administrative oversight to their respective subawards and each county has authority to
administer the Project.
Each of the Compact counties brings decades of housing repair and community engagement expertise to
the Project, an experience that provides a strong foundation for Project success to implement broad
energy efficiency housing retrofits through powerful community collaborations and strong vendor
relations. For example:
w Broward County Housing Finance Division (HFD) administers over 150 contracts on an ongoing
basis. Funding sources include federal HOME/CDBG/ESD grants and the state State Housing
Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program.The total annual grant resources is $37.4M.The strategies
that are represented include home repair, purchase assistance, special needs home
improvements, small capital projects and infill new construction.The home repair proportion is
generally 30%of the overall funding.
w Monroe County Housing Authority and the Housing Authority of the City of Key West administer
over$40M each year to assist in solutions to the affordable housing crisis, including SHIP and
housing rehabilitation projects.The Monroe County Social Services Department administers the
VVeatherization and L|HEAPprograms.
w Miami Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department stewards an annual
budget of approximately$3.5M to enhance housing and rehabilitation endeavors.The Energy
Facilities and Transportation Division orchestrates home repair initiatives,thoughtfully funded by
an array of Federal, State, and local government programs.The home assistance caters to a
spectrum of needs, including rectifying code violations, addressing health and safety concerns,
furniohingenergy'effidentappUanceoandcutting'edgeHVACoyotemo, undertakingp|umbing
and electrical refurbishments, accommodating accessibility requirements, and implementing
innovative modifications for heightened hurricane resilience.The multifamily energy efficiency
measures will be performed in partnership with the Public Housing and Community
Development Department who manages multiple grant and county funded projects and services
including over$20M in multifamily housing rehabilitation and preservation alone.
w Palm Beach County Department of Housing& Economic Development administers
approximately$8.5M yearly for housing rehabilitation projects.The home repair program
addresses code violations, life, health and safety repair needs, public utility connections,
accessibility needs, and hurricane hardening.
The County housing departments will administer REEP, issue procurement opportunities for contractors,
hire staff, and conduct LIDAC resident outreach and intake procedures.The Compact housing
departments recognize the great need to reduce homeowner energy bills and improve quality of life
through REEP, were active contributors to the Project proposal, and look forward to expanding housing
programs to address these critical issues with CPRG support.Table 3.2 provides a comprehensive
overview of Project implementation timelines and milestones.
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4 Low-income and Disadvantaged Communities
4.1 Community Benefits
The Project focuses on regional L|DACo and will reduce GHG emissions while providing direct and indirect
benefits for L|DACo.The Project prepares for potential L|DAC negative consequences with strategies to
monitor and mitigate potential burdens.These are outlined below for all Project measures.
4.l.lREEP Direct Benefits
1. GHG and Other Pollutant Reductions,which combat climate change and contribute to cleaner
air and a healthier environment.This particularly benefits LIDACs historically burdened by
environmental pollution. REEP will reduce the average participating household's carbon footprint
by 0.658 metric tons of CO2e each year, cutting their carbon emissions by about 10%annually.
2. RaducadEnargVBi||sforhomeovvneroandrenterobyinota||ingenergy'efficientapp|ianceo,
better insulation, and more efficient heating and cooling systems that require |eoo energy to
operate. REEPvvi|| reduce the average participating houoeho|d'o energy expenses by$4S0 per
year, nearly one-third of their bill.
4.l.JREEP Indirect Benefits
1. Improved Health Outcomes through increased access to cooling, which will reduce heat-related
illnesses, and improved indoor air quality, by reducing outdoor pollutant infiltration and
minimizing indoor pollutants, such as mold and mildew.These actions can significantly improve
respiratory health and reduce the incidence of asthma and other respiratory conditions.These
outcomes are significant in L|DACo, where health disparities are often more pronounced and
energy burdens are disproportionately high.
2. Improved Year-Round Home Comfort by maintaining more consistent indoor temperatures by
reducing drafts, enhancing thermal barriers, and introducing high-efficiency air conditioning
systems to protect families from Southeast Florida's excessive heat and humidity. As comfort
improves, daily activities like sleep for occupants improve, establishing a positive feedback loop
with enhanced health and youth learning outcomes.
3. Improved Energy Security by reducing overall power grid demand,which can reduce power
outages, reduce new power plant needs, and lower community energy costs. L|DACoare often
more vulnerable to power outages and energy price fluctuations.
4. Job Creation in energy efficiency needs assessments, energy'effidenttechno|ogy installation,
and energy-efficiency maintenance opportunities.
S. Enhanced Community Resilience to climate change and extreme weather events by ensuring
homes are better insulated and more liveable during heat waves or power outages.
6. Increased Social Equity by prioritizing LIDACs and bridging the gap in energy access and
affordability, which increases equitable resource distribution and social cohesion.
4.l.3REEP Potential Negative Impacts
1. Gentrification from increased property values that attract higher-income residents.
2. Perceived Costs and Complexity Accessibility if participants incorrectly assume that REEPvvi||
require upfront costs,which could deter them from applying. In addition, LIDACs with limited
time, resources, and program knowledge might find the application process too complex.
However,this has not been the experience to date, and demands for similar but severely limited
fundohavevve||'exceededfundoavai|abi|ity, vvithfevverthan10%ofapprovedapp|icationofai|ing
to advance.
3. Split Incentives where renters might not directly benefit from REEP unless they directly pay for
their energy bills or landlords pass along the savings.
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4. Insufficient Work Quality from low-quality or inappropriate retrofitting work can result in
ineffective improvements, potential damage to homes, or even health risks, such as inadequate
ventilation and poor indoor air quality.
4.l.4REEP Negative Impact Mitigation Strategies
1. EnmctAnti'Oisp|mcemment Policies for owners and renters. Forovvner'occupied households, limit
participation to homestead properties and implement a 10-year lien that requires repayment in
theeventofatit|etranofertoprotectagainot ^f|ipping.^ Forrenta| propertieo, inc|ude
stipulations that tenant rents remain affordable following home upgrades through 30-year deed
restrictions.
2. Conduct Community Engagement so that LIDACs participate in REEP planning and
implementation totailor solutions to community needs and preferences. Provide technical
assistance to participants on energy efficiency benefits and energy-saving behaviors to increase
REEP uptake and ensure sustained benefits.
3. Conduct Workforce Education and Hire Local to support local economic development and
benefits. Deliver training to support contractor participation as effective partners.
4. Create Quality Assurance and Consumer Protection Protocols with strict work quality
standards, contractor certification, and training requirements. Use existing County consumer
protection frameworks to address contractor issues.
S. Monitor and Evaluate to assess ongoing REEP impacts (both positive and negative), and adjust
REEPif needed in response tofindings.
4.1.5 SRP Direct Benefits
1. GHG Reductions where average Solar participants can reduce their carbon footprint by nearly
2.4 tons of CO2e each year, offsetting about 30%of the average emissions of non-participants.
2. Reduced Energy Bills are critical for low-income families who experience the highest energy
burdens in Southeast Florida. Average Solar participants can reduce their energy bills by about
$1,871annua||y.
4.l.6SRP Indirect Benefits
1. Protection Against Rising Energy Costs from predictable energy costs and |eoo exposure to
fluctuating utility prices.
2. Enhanced Home Value from solar installations, potentially increasing equity and wealth.
3. Improved Energy Security by reducing overall power grid demand,which can reduce power
outages, reduce new power plant needs, and lower community energy costs.
4. Job Creation in local solar installation, maintenance, and manufacturing opportunities.
S. Improved Public Health by reducing GHG emissions and reducing health impacts, including
respiratory ailments and heart conditions.
4.l.7SRP Potential Negative Impacts
1. Gentrification from increased property values that attract higher-income residents.
2. Split Incentives where renters might not directly benefit from REEP unless they directly pay for
their energy bills or landlords pass along the savings.
3. Insufficient Work Quality from improper installation or inadequate maintenance that leads to
underperforming systems, safety hazards, or additional costs.
4.1.8 SRP Negative Impact Mitigation Strategies
1. Encourage Anti-Displacement Policies in broader affordable housing and community planning
efforts.
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2. Conduct Community Engagement so that LIDACs participate in SRP planning and
implementation to tailor solutions to community needs and preferences. Provide plain language
information on solar incentives,financing options, and benefits. Streamline the application
process.
3. Create Quality Assurance and Consumer Protection Protocols establishing minimum
performance standards (e.g., insolation) and require modeled performance by the solar
contractor for each project. Establish strict eligibility requirements for participating solar
contractors and verification of work quality standards in the closeout process.
4. Monitor and Evaluate to assess ongoing SRP impacts and performance (both positive and
negative) and adjust SRPifneeded.
4.l.gEV-N/CE Direct Benefits
1. GHG Reductions from replacing gas-powered cars with EVo through increased adoption. Public
EV charging access in LIDACs makes EV ownership more practical for those least likely to be able
to access home and workplace charging and more appealing to residents who might be hesitant
to transition from combustion vehicles.
2. Lowered Transportation Costs because EVs have lower ownership and maintenance costs than
gao'povveredcaro, evenvvhenconoideringthehighercootofpub|icchargingotationore|ativeto
at-home charging.
4.l.l0EV-N/CE Indirect Benefits
1. Improved Public Health because EVs emit no tailpipe pollutants and help reduce GHG emissions.
Reduced pollutants can mitigate adverse health impacts, including respiratory ailments and
heart conditions. As Southeast Florida's electric grid transitions to renewable resources in Florida
Power& Light's (FP&L) plan to be REAL Zero by 2045, public health will continue to benefit more
from fewer primary fuel emissions.
2. Increased Social Equity by prioritizing EVCl in LIDACs, which addresses historical inequities in
clean transportation technology access where L|DACo are often excluded.
3. Ridashmra Electrification for rideohare drivers, who often reside in L|DACo, have limited access to
EV charging stations, and account for the highest Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT). Public EVC| in
LIDACs will increase rideshare driver EV accessibility and substantially reduce GHGs.
4. Stimulate Local Economies by attracting new businesses and tourists who use EVs to the area.
4.l.11EV-N/CE Potential Negative Impacts
1. Increased Electric Stress from significantly increased electricity demand, compromising grid
reliability and offsetting GHG reductions if FP&L fails to meet its REAL Zero milestones.
2. Inadequate Maintenance of charging stations can lead to operational failures, diminishing their
utility and frustrating potential EVadoptero.
3. Limited Utilization Rates initially as EVadoption is currently lower in L|DACo due to lack of
infrastructure and high purchase prices for EVo.
4.l.lJEV-N/CE Negative Impact Mitigation Strategies
1. Coordinate with Local Utilities FP&Land Florida Keys Electric Cooperative tosite projects with
existing grid capacity.
2. Plan for Maintenance by working with contractors aligned with NEVI standards during the
rebate application process to ensure charging stations remain functional and accessible.
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l Conduct Community Engagement so that LIDAC residents are informed of planned new EVCI
and EVovvnemhip benefits. Use data-driven planning, including results from active EVC| planning
projects,to place EV charging stations in appropriate areas.
4.2 Community Engagement
4.2.1 Project Planning
The Project Team has incorporated LIDAC input into this application through the outreach and
engagement process undertaken to support the Southeast Florida Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP).
During the PCAP development,the team conducted a survey and distributed it through the CLEO
Institute,four counties, including local and tribal governments, and partner organizations. Additionally,
the team conducted a targeted panel survey on the phone and online.This survey targeted zip codes
that overlapped with L|DACo on the CE]STand E]Screen tools. Over 1,300 surveys were completed.
Four stakeholder engagement webinars were organized following the surveys for people to receive
updates and provide feedback on the process. All promotional materials were developed in English,
Spanish, and Haitian Creole to make them more accessible and inclusive. Over 125 individuals
participated in these discussions.
Through intentional engagement with the community,the LIDAC priorities identified through these
surveys and webinar informed the measures proposed in the Compact's PCAP and ultimately advanced
the Project measures proposed.The top community requests included:
w Financial incentives to improve housing conditions
w Financial incentives to support upgrading appliances, electronics, lighting
w Financial incentives to upgrade air conditioning unit to a more efficient model
w Financial incentives to install rooftop solar panels
w Financial incentives for EV
w Reduce air pollution from commercial/industrial activities/facilities near residential communities
In developing the Project,the team spoke with "Community Connectors,"who are community leaders
who understand local needs and priorities.The team presented the draft Project components and
anticipated approach.The Community Connectors provided a positive endorsement of the Project, but
most importantly, provided critical feedback on existing LIDAC communication challenges and common
predatory practices that the Project will address as part of community engagement to build clarity
around the Project opportunities.This input also inspired an additional community component to be
undertaken for the SRP: establishing an SRP participant network to foster the exchange of practices,
lessons, and experiences and access to a staff liaison to assist with any post-project experiences.
4.J.J Project Implementation
Each county will have community development specialists and partner with non-profit organizations and
Community Connectors to support LIDAC outreach, engagement, and feedback processes throughout
each Project stage aofollows:
w Before the Application Open: Counties will connect and build upon community partnerships to
spread outreach materials and awareness of programs to potential program participants and
contractors.The team will host community town halls in L|DACoto help individuals understand
what resources are available and what information will be required to apply to the Project.The
team will ask for feedback on program design, application process, and addressing application
barriers.
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w During Application Period: Community development specialists will support individuals in LIDACs
with completing their applications and collecting materials. Applicants can provide feedback on
their application experience to improve the Project process.
w During Installation: Successful applicants will provide feedback on their experiences with the
counties and contractors, including their overall experience and how the implemented measure
has led to positive, neutral, or negative outcomes.
w Post-Project:Voluntary surveys will be sent to participants to capture program successes and
areas for improvement.
w Ongoing Participant Education:The Project Team will hold in-person presentations and webinars
to train and educate program participants on energy efficiency behaviors to increase household
energy efficiency outcomes further.
w Ongoing Community Engagements:The Project Team will produce outreach materials in Spanish,
Haitian Creole, and English, informing all residents about opportunities to participate in all
available programs and installing low-and no-cost energy upgrades in their own homes.
The Compact will build upon its trusted relationships with local stakeholders to successfully deliver the
Project, including local and tribal governments in the region. Additionally, partners include the Minority
Builders Association of South Florida, Habitat for Humanity of Brovvard, Urban League of Brovvand,
Lebolo Construction Management, and municipal housing programs who all have demonstrated their
support for this proposal through letters of support attached. Partners are engaged and ready, crossing
the full spectrum required for successful programs of this scale and nature, ranging from local
contractorotocommunity'baoedorganizationothatoupportneoidentengagement, ouchaoCommunity
Partners of South Florida.
For SRP, Solar United Neighbors and Solar and Energy Loan Fund,with letters of support attached, will be
instrumental in sharing program information with cooperative participants. For EV-N|CE,the Project
Team expects to continue its existing partnerships with Southern Alliance for Clean Energy and the U.S.
DOE Clean Cities Coalition, letter of support attached, will be critical partners for sharing program
information with the EV industry. Southeast Florida haovveU'organized chambers of commerce that will
be vital for sharing EV program information with multifamily developers and large employers.
Additionally,the Compact will explore opportunities to utilize and leverage the American Climate Corps
to support the successful implementation of all measures.This opportunity may attract talent and ideas
from an emerging generation of change-makers to help accelerate the deployment of clean energy
solutions and advance environmental justice.
6 Job Quality
The Compact has a strong history of supporting high-quality jobs internally and encouraging "high road"
labor practices among partners providing services through county and region-wide programs. Because
Compact partners will have more direct influence with contractors participating in REEP,the Compact
has employed and will continue to seek opportunities to employ the following strategies to ensure the
imp|ementationofGHGreductionmeaouneogeneratehigh'quaUtyjobovvithadiveroe, highly skilled
workforce:
w RequireaUoo|idtationoforREEPpnjectotomeettheotandandoetintheDavio'BaconAct,
ensuring all workers are compensated at the prevailing wage.
w Encourage the inclusion of registered apprenticeship programs, particularly those reaching
undemervedcommunitieo.
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w Promote diversity and inclusion among contractors and service providers by intentionally
encouraging small, diverse, and women-owned businesses to participate,to the extent
permissible by state |avu
w Support worker certifications and creclentialing by adopting NRE1!s Standard Work Specifications
as the installation standards for interventions provided through REER These standards may
encourage contractors to invest in training for their workers aligned with Building Performance
Institute standards. Subsequently, work with local partners to overcome barriers toworkforce
training.
In addition to REEP, Compact partners are committed to advancing the quality of jobs supported and
generated through SRP and EV-NICE. A common thread among the industries behind this Project is the
promise of long-term career development and workforce training.
For example,the Compact will continue collaborating with partners like Minority Builders Association of
South Florida and SELF, both strong supporters of this Project providing two of the attached letters of
support,to connect participants of their solar jobs training program,funded through the American
Rescue Plan Act,to contractors participating in SRP. Similarly,the Compact will work with Sheridan
Technical College, a local provider of EV-specialized technical training,to connect students with
participating vendors ofEV'N|CE.
This Project will create a positive feedback loop, propelling these industries in return. Providing a
collective area of focus,these and other local labor partners, in collaboration with the Compact, will be
more equipped to pursue additional workforce development grant opportunities, perpetuating the
growth and development of high-quality jobs beyond the period of performance of this Project.
G Programmatic Capability and Past Performance
G.1 Past Performance
Broward County, as the lead applicant, and the County's Resilient Environment Department (RED),the
County's implementing agency, have demonstrated programmatic experience and capability to manage
projects, programs, and budgets comparable to this proposed Project.The RED manages each project
identified below,with the most relevant being the Housing and Home Programs managed by the Housing
Finance Division (HFD). HFD has decades of experience managing 150 contracts at any given time with
nearly$40M annually in HOME/CDBG/ESD grants and the state SHIP grant.The RED is experienced in
managing large-scale contracts and projects reliant on federal reimbursement for shore protection
projects valued at$50M+each.The RED also has experience delivering residential energy efficiency
rebates under historic EECBG funding and water conservation rebates as part ofan active 15'year
program implemented in conjunction with tribal governments and local municipalities on acountyvvide
basis. While not internal to the Department,the County'o Human Services Division has successfully
managed a $100M Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).The Program proposes utilizing the
same project management platform (Neighborly) supporting ERAP, providing efficient roll-out and
project management benefitting from internal experience and expertise. Details for several current
projects receiving federal assistance and managed within the RED are provided below:
Project 1: Housing and Community Development Act(PL 930383) Community Development Block Grant
Assistance agreement number: B'23 UC'12'001
Assistance listing number: CFDA# 14.218
Description: Projects and activities to promote, create, and preserve affordable housing, provide
new or increased public services, build or improve public infrastructure and facilities, and
barrier-free projects.
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Contact: Nora E. Caoa| Cintron, HUD Miami Field Office
Management: Funds are formula-based and awarded after successful completion and submission of
the Annual Action Plan (AAP)to U.S. HUD.The Broward County HFD implements and oversees
approximately 25 to 30 subrecipient agreements (projects/activities) a year, not including housing
projects/activitieo implemented by the Division, and has for over 3Syears.
Project II: HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
Assistance agreement number:Assistance/Agreement Number: M23DC120201
Assistance listing number: CFDA# 14.239
Description: Provides funds for affordable housing projects, including permanent housing,
acquisition, rehabilitation, and new construction, and provides assistance through loans, loan
guarantees, equity investments, interest subsidies, and other forms of investment approved by HUD.
Contact: Nora E. Caoa| Cintron, HUD Miami Field Office
Management:The County allocates funds to subrecipients and manages larger funded projects;
support towards affordable housing projects includes collaboration with the County's Housing
Finance Authority(HFA) bond program,tax credit projects, gap financing, etc.
Project III:American Rescue Plan Direct Award Ambient Air Monitoring
Assistance agreement number: 0P'02D26122
Listing number: CFDA 66.034 Surveys-Studies-investigations-Demonstrations and Special Purposes
Activities relating tothe Clean Air Act.
Description: Provide monitoring ofParticulate Matter2.S (PM2.5) or other National Ambient Air
Quality Standards pollutants in and near communities with environmental justice concerns facing
disproportionate exposure tothese pollutants and health risks, also associated with increased
vulnerability to COVID-19. Funds were used to purchase new ozone and nitrogen dioxide monitoring
equipment and toestablish a new PM2.5 monitoring site in an Environmental Justice (E])
community.
Contact: Maya Odeh'Adimah, Grants&Audit Management Section EPA Regional Office,Atlanta, GA
Management: Brovvard County Air Quality Program staff works closely with the EPA Region 4 office.
The project is 50%comp|ete. New ozone and nitrogen dioxide instruments were purchased and staff
was recently notified that the E] site selected was approved by EPA, meeting siting requirements.
Staff is working on securing electrical to the site and purchasing a PM2.5 monitor with an enclosed
shelter.
Project IV: Inflation Reduction Act Ambient Air Monitoring
Assistance agreement number:SA'0JD50gJ3'0
Listing number:CFDA 66.034 Surveys-Studies-investigations-Demonstrations and Special Purposes
Activities relating tothe Clean Air Act.
Description: Enhance monitoring of black carbon concentrations under the IRA of the Clean Air Act
(CAA) Section 103. Purchase instrumentation to monitor black carbon concentrations at Brovvard
County Ambient Air Monitoring site 12'011'8002, located at the Dr. Von D. Mize| Eu|a Johnson State
Park in Dania Beach, Florida.
Contact: Maya Odeh'Adimah, Grants&Audit Management Section EPA Regional Office,Atlanta, GA
Management: Brovvard County Air Quality Program staff works closely with the EPA Region 4 office
to manage listed agreements. Brovvard County Air Program staff are in the procurement process for
the Magee Scientific AE33 black carbon monitor.
Project V: Child Care Licensing and Enforcement
Assistance agreement number: Department of Children and Families (DCF) Contract JC206
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Listing number: CFDA 93.575 Child Care and Development Block Grant, CFDA 93.667 Social Services
Block Grant, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Description:The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is engaging Broward County to
conduct licensing activities for child care facilities and family child cane homes in Brovvard County,
and school readiness provider monitoring.
Contmct: CoUeenKe||y'Stat|er, FCCM, ContractManagerSpeda|iotSoutheaotRegion, DCF
Management:The Child Care Licensing and Enforcement section of Broward County successfully
complies with the above agreement by providing expenditure reports and quarterly performance
measure reports to DCF to demonstrate licensing activities and deliverables outlined in the
agreement. Acceptance of these reports by DCF has resulted in payment of the full grant amount to
BrovvardCounty.
6.2 Reporting Requirements
Project|. Housing and Community Development Act Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Reporting is undertaken through HUD-established reporting tools as the project progresses and at
each project/activity close-out.The HFD also prepares a year-end Consolidated Annual Performance
and Evaluation Report (CAPER).The CAPER summarizes County progress in carrying out its strategic
plan/Annual Action Plan outlined in the Consolidated Plan.This progress includes accomplishments,
resources, leveraging, persons assisted (demographics), income data, etc.The HFD has submitted the
CAPER on time every year. HUD has always approved the CAPER, and the County has consistently
shown progress in achieving its proposed goals and outcomes.
Project 11. HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
Reporting is undertaken through HUD-established reporting tools as the project progresses and at
eachproject/activitydooe'out.TheHFDa|oopnepaneoayeapendCAPER, vvhichoummarizeothe
progress made by the County in carrying out its strategic plan/Annual Action Plan outlined in the
Consolidated Plan.This includes accomplishments, resources, leveraging, persons assisted
(demographics), income data, etc.The HFD has submitted the CAPER on time every year. HUD has
always approved the CAPER, and the County has consistently shown progress in achieving its
proposed goals and outcomes.
Project Ill.American Rescue Plan Direct Award Ambient Air Monitoring
Under this grant agreement, Broward County must submit quarterly reports 30 days after the
quarterly reporting period ends and a final report 120 calendar days after the period of
performance. Broward County has submitted seven (7) quarterly reports on time and in accordance
with the requirements of the grant agreement. A Federal Financial Report(FFR) will be required 90
calendar days after the end date of the period ofperformance.
Project IV. Inflation Reduction Act Ambient Air Monitoring
Broward County is required to submit semi-annual performance reports within 30 days after the
reporting periods end. Reporting periods are April I—September 30 and October I— March 31.The
final performance report must be submitted no later than 120 calendar days after the end date of
the period of performance.The first semi-annual report is due April 2024. An FFR and
minority/women based-enterprise reports will be required 90 calendar days after the end date of
the period of performance.
Project V. Child Care Licensing and Enforcement
All required annual and quarterly reports were submitted timely by Broward County. Each quarterly
report submitted met the required targets per the DCFagreement.
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6.3Stmf Expertise
Compact counties have staff who are leading experts in climate resilience and mitigation. Staff have
served in leadership roles with relevant professional organizations, regularly serve ao invited speakers
and panelists nationally and abroad, have contributed to various federal initiatives on climate and
resilience, have supported various federal resilience initiatives, including convenings hosted by the
National Academy of Sciences, and have provided testimony before various congressional committees.
Notable qualifications of key staff are aofollows:
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Dr.Jennifer Jurado, Chief Resilience Officer, Deputy Director, Resilient Environment Department
w Knowledge: climate policy and planning, climate science, environmental resource management
w Expertise: agency, community'vvide, and regional resilience initiatives, multi-jurisdictional
projects, collaborative processes and partnerships, program development
w Qualifications: Ph.D. in Marine Biology and Fisheries, 21 years with Brovvard County leading
climate and environmental efforts county-wide
w Resources: Directs Resilience Unit with 10 existing staff, department resources include Housing
Finance, Suotainabi|ity Program, and Innovation Unit
Dr. Gregory Mount,Assistant Chief Resilience Officer
w Knowledge: skilled trades, contracting, assessment and performance monitoring
w Expertise:geoscience, environmental and cultural resources management,grant management,
operations and logistics
w Qualifications: Ph.D. in Hydrogeophysics, 15 years in academia and local government
Ralph Stone, Director Housing Finance Division/Executive Director Housing Finance Authority
w Knowledge: urban planning, redevelopment, affordable housing including home repair, purchase
assistance, new construction
w Expertise: urban planning, economic development, redevelopment, affordable housing/finance,
tax credit bond financing, city management
w Qualifications: Masters Degree in Urban Planning; 40yearo as City Manager,Assistant City
Manager, Downtown Development Authority Executive Director, Planning Director, Consultant
w Resources: All affordable housing-related strategies
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Dr. Patricia Gomez, Interim Chief Resilience Officer and Director of Energy
w Knowledge: energy management, contracting, personnel management, climate policy,facilitating
mu|ti'diodp|inaryconveroationo, breaking silos and aligning resources
w Expertise: engineering, Certified Energy Manager(CEM) byAEE, Professional Engineer in the
State of Florida, and other multiple certifications, project management for solar installations and
EV charging stations
w Qualifications: Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, 25 years in local government, private industry and
academia
w Resources: Manages Office of Resilience with 27 staff members, and coordinates across
departments in a large county government
Adrian Frazier, Director, Energy Facilities and Maintenance Division, Community Action and Human
Services Department (CAHSD)
w Knowledge: Project and contract management from planning and procurement through
construction and closeouts
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w Expertise: Oversees weatherization and housing rehabilitation programs, contract negotiations,
conflict resolution, project oversight, manages 45 staff, over 20 years with Miami-Dade County.
w Qualifications: BA Urban Design;AAArchitecture
w ReoourcesAbi|itytohireandoveroeegrantfundedotaff, procunementofcontractom, provide
office space,training and resources
Kimberly Brown, Director ofResilience Planning and Implementation
w Knowledge: resilience policy and planning
w Expertise: policy, planning, grant management, public outreach,geographic information systems
w Qualifications: M.A. Urban and Regional Planning, 15 years in public sector planning and policy,
American Institute of Certified Planners (A|CP) certification
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Rhonda Haag, Chief Resilience Officer, Monroe County
w Knowledge: resilience policy and planning, environmental resource restoration
w Expertise: environmental restoration, resilience and adaptation, project management, outreach
w Qualifications: MBA, 15 years in environmental and resilience project management, 20 years in
procurement and contract management with State and County governments
w Resources: Sustainability Director, ability to coordinate staff resources across departments
Alicia Betancourt, University of Florida, |FAS Extension Director
w Knowledge: energy efficiency program planning, GHGaccounting
w Expertise: community energy program development, GHG emissions accounting,facilitation and
program evaluation
w Qualifications: M.A. Public Administration, 17 years of community-centered program
implementation, evaluation and outreach
w Resources: University of Florida, IFAS support and coordination of technical experts
6I4 Palm Beach
Megan Houston, Chief Resilience Officer
w Knowledge: Design, environmental law, sustainable development
w Expertise: Climate mitigation, climate adaptation, and sustainable development strategies;
energy efficiency program implementation; grant development and management
w Qualifications:].D., Florida and New York Bar memberships
w Resources: Resilience Director, ability to coordinate staff resources across County departments
Natalie Frendberg, Environmental Program Supervisor
w Knowledge: Environmental science, climate science education, cultural anthropology
w Expertise: Grant management, project management, program evaluation, community outreach
w Qualifications: LEED Green Associate, Lean SigmaSix'Green Belt
Jonathan Brown, Director, Palm Beach County Housing& Economic Development (HED)
w Knowledge: affordable and workforce housing, economic development, and banking/lending
w Expertise: Business, community, and affordable and workforce housing programs
w Qualifications: BB/; Certified Redevelopment Professional; Certified Economic Development
Finance Professional; Certified Green Belt; Certified Homeownership Counselor
w Resources: Ability to hiregrant~funded staff and provide office space,training, and resources
7 Budget
Please see Appendix A Budget Narrative for Project budget information.
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APPENDIX A' BUDGET NARRATIVE
The following budget narrative is intended to provide a detailed description of the budget found in the
SF-424A for the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact's (Compact or Project Team)
proposed measures for U.S. EPA!s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Implementation Grant application
(Project).This narrative includes a discussion of the Compact's approach to ensuring proper
management of grant funds, and contextualizes the budget proposed for the measures detailed in this
Project including the Residential Energy Efficiency Program (REEP),the Solar Rebate Program (SRP), and
the Electric Vehicle New Incentives for Charging Equipment(EV'N|CE).This technical appendix is
intended to supplement the Compact's VVorkp|an and Budget Spreadsheet.
1 Budget Detail
1.1Personne|
l.l.l REEPPerxunne/
w [$500,000] One 100%full-time employee (FTE) construction project manager to manage REEP
measure projects at$100,000/year for S years= $S00,000
w [$1,500,000] Four 100% FTE community development specialists to manage client relationships
and application process at$7S,000/year for S years= $1,S00,000
w [$140,642] One 33% FTE internal contract grant administrator(senior)to coordinate and oversee
all grant deliverables in accordance with grant requirements on behalf of regional partners.
Ensure timely and complete reporting to the granting agency, administrative coordination with
project partners, and program coordination with the funding agency. Provide budget
management.This individua|'o salary io$84,38S/yearat0.33FTE =$28,128 for S years
=
$140,0642.
w [$133,333] One 33% FTE Accountant(senior)to support the Contract Grant Administrator Senior.
Provide detailed accounting of all program expenditures, partner invoicing, and payment
processing, maintaining all records and backup materials.This individua|'o salary io$80,000/vear
for S years= $133,333
w [$140,642] One 33% FTE program project coordinator(senior)to support program coordination
across the four counties and projects implemented within Brovvard. Lead communications
efforts and community engagement. Coordinate with public communications to address public
inquiries and manage web content and social media. Distribute communications materials to
partner counties. Serve as program liaison with regional service providers relevant togrant
activities (e.g, EVcompanieo, Solar installers, energy efficiency contractoro).This individua|'o
salary io$84,38S/yearat0.33FTE= $28,128 for S years=$140,0642.
w [$113,208] One 33% FTE program project coordinator to support Project Coordinator Senior with
program marketing, public inquiries, partner support, and other duties ao required.This
individua|'o salary io$67,92S/year for S years=$113,208
w [$150,000] One 40% FTE community development specialist/monitoring to support program
monitoring, administration, and oversight.This individua|'ooa|ary io$7S,000/yearat0.4 FTE =
$30,000 for S years= $1S0,000.
w [$25,200] One 2.8% FTE Director to provide oversight of the program.This individual's salary is
$180,000/yearat0.028FTE =$S,040 for S years=$2S,200.
w [$50,400] One 9.6% FTE section manager for home repair and purchase assistance to support
program monitoring, administration, and oversight.This individua|'o salary io$10S,000/yearat
0.096FTE =$10,080 for S years= $S0,400.
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w [$150,000] One 40% FTE accountant to support program accounting, monitoring, administration,
and oversight.This individua|'s salary io$7S,000/vearat0.4 FTE =$30,000 for S years
=
$150,000.
l.l.JSRPPersonnel
w [$500,000] One 100% FTE project manager to manage SRP measure at$100,000/year for 5 years
=$S00,000
w [$187,6OO] One S0% FTE resilience specialist for EV-N|CE and SRP measures at$7S,000/yearfor
S years=$187,S00
w [$140L642] One33% FTE contract grant administrator(oenior)to coordinate and oversee all
grant deliverables in accordance with grant requirements on behalf of regional partners. Ensure
timely and complete reporting to the granting agency, administrative coordination with project
partners, and program coordination with the funding agency. Provide budget management.This
individua|'o salary io$84,38S/yearat0.33FTE=$28,128 for S years=$140,0642.
w [$133,333] One 33% FTE Accountant(senior)to support the Contract Grant Administrator Senior.
Provide detailed accounting of all program expenditures, partner invoicing, and processing of
payments, maintaining all records and backup materials.This individua|'o salary io$80,000/vear
for S years= $133,333.
w [$140,642] One 33% FTE program project coordinator(senior)to support program coordination
across the four counties and projects implemented within Brovvard. Lead communications
efforts and community engagement. Coordinate with public communications to address public
inquiries and manage web content and social media. Distribute communications materials to
partner counties. Serve as program liaison with regional service providers relevant togrant
activities (e.g, EVcompanieo, Solar installers, energy efficiency contractoro).This individua|'o
salary io$84,38S/yearat0.33FTE= $28,128 for S years=$140,0642.
w [$113,208] One 33% FTE program project coordinator to support Project Coordinator Senior with
program marketing, public inquiries, partner support, and other duties ao required.This
individua|'o salary io$67,92S/year for S years=$113,208
l.l.3EV-N/CEPersonnel
w [$500,000] One 100% FTE project manager to manage the EV-NICE measure at$100,000/year
for S years= $S00,000
w [$187,6OO] One S0% FTE resilience specialist for the EV'N|CE measure and SRPat$7S,000/vear
for S years= $187,S00
w [$171,996] One 20% FTE assistant chief resilience officer to oversee the EV-NICE measure at
$82.6/hour for S years=$171,99S
w [$119,038] One energy&sustainability specialist to support the EV-NICE measure.This
individua|'o salary io$119,038/year, at0.20 FTE for S years =$119,038
w [$140L642] One33% FTE contract grant administrator(oenior)to coordinate and oversee all
grant deliverables in accordance with grant requirements on behalf of regional partners. Ensure
timely and complete reporting to the granting agency, administrative coordination with project
partners, and program coordination with the funding agency. Provide budget management.This
individua|'o salary io$84,38S/yearat0.33FTE=$28,128 for S years=$140,0642.
w [$133,333] One 33% FTE Accountant(senior)to support the Contract Grant Administrator Senior.
Provide detailed accounting of all program expenditures, partner invoicing, and processing of
payments, maintaining all records and backup materials.This individua|'o salary io$80,000/vear
for S years= $133,333
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w [$140,642] One 33% FTE program project coordinator(senior)to support program coordination
across the four counties and projects implemented within Brovvand. Lead communications
efforts and community engagement. Coordinate with public communications to address public
inquiries and manage web content and social media. Distribute communications materials to
partner counties. Serve as program liaison with regional service providers relevant to grant
activities (e.g, EVcompanieo, Solar installers, energy efficiency contractom).This individua|'s
salary io$8438S/vearat0.33FTE= $28,128 for S years=$140,0642.
w [$113,208] One 33%program project coordinator to support Project Coordinator Senior with
program marketing, public inquiries, partner support, and other duties ao required.This
individua|'o salary io$67,92S/year for S years=$113,208
1.2 Fringe Benefits [Totm|: $2,26CLO43] l.J.lREEP Fringe Benefits
w [$2OO,OOO] One 100%full-time employee (FTE) Construction project manager at$100,000/vear
at40%fringe for S years=$200,000
w [$600,000] Four 100% FTE community development specialists at$75,000/year at 40%fringe for
S years=$600,000
w [$6G,267] One 33% FTE contract grant administrator(oenior) at$84,38S/yearat40%fringe for S
years=$S6,2S7
w [$63,333] One 33% FTE accountant (oenior) at$80,000/yearat40%fringe for S years=$S3,333
w [$6G,267] One 33% FTE program project coordinator (oenior) at$84,38S/yearat40%fringe for S
years=$S6,2S7
w [$46,283] One 33% FTE program project coordinator at$7S,000/vearat40%fringe for S years
=
$45,283
w [$GCLOOO] One 40% FTE community development special ist/monitoringat$7S,000/vearat40%
fringe for S years=$60,000
w [$1CLO8O] One 2.8% FTE director at$180,000/yearat40%fringe for S years=$10,080
w [$20,160] One 9.6% FTE section manager for home repair and purchase assistance at 40%fringe
for S years= $20,160
w [$GCLOOO] One 40% FTE accountant at$7S,000/vearat40%fringe for S years= $60,000.
l.J.JSRP Fringe Benefits
w [$2OO,OOO] One 100% FTE project manager to manage the SRP measure at$100,000/yearat40%
fringe for S years=$200,000
w [$75,000] One 50% FTE resilience specialist for EV-NICE and SRP measure at$75,000/year for 5
years at40%fringe=$7S,000
w [$6G,267] One 33% FTE contract grant administrator(oenior) at$84,38S/yearat40%fringe for S
years=$S6,2S7
w [$63,333] One 33% FTE accountant (oenior) at$80,000/yearat40%fringe for S years=$S3,333
w [$6G,267] One 33% FTE program project coordinator (oenior) at$84,38S/yearat40%fringe for S
years=$S6,2S7
w [$46,283] One 33% FTE program project coordinator at$7S,000/vearat40%fringe for S years
=
$45,283
1.2.1 EM/CE Fringe Benefits
w [$2OO,OOO] One 100% FTE project manager to manage the EV-N|CE measure at$100,000/yearat
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40%fringe for S years=$200,000
w [ One S0% FTE resilience specialist for the EV'N|CE measure and SRP measure at
$7S,000/vear for S years at40%fringe =$7S,000
w [$G8,7S8] One 20% FTE Assistant Chief Resilience Officer at40%fringe for S years=$68,798
w [$47.G16] One 20% FTE Energy&Sustainabi|ity Specialist at$119,038 yearly salary, at40%fringe
for S years= S47,61S
w [$66,267] One 33% FTE contract grant administrator (senior) at$84,38S/yearat30%fringe for S
years= $S6,2S7
w [$63,333] One 33% FTE accountant (oenior) at$80,000/yearat40%fringe for S years=$S3,333
w [$66,267] One 33% FTE program project coordinator (senior) at$84,38S/yearat30%fringe for S
years= $S6,2S7
w [$46,283] One 33% FTE program project coordinator at$7S,000/vearat40%fringe for S years=
$45,283
1.3Trmve| [Total: $39,866]
l.IlREEPTravel
w [$26,628]This measure requires travel for nine full time employees at 17tripo per year for five
years at Federal mileage rate of67 cents per mile for 50 miles for community meetings
l.IJSRPTravel
w [$2,848]This measure requires travel for one full time employee at 17 trips per year for five
years at the Federal mileage rate of67 cents per mile for S0 miles for community meetings.
l.IJEV-N/CETravel
w [$11,390]This measure requires travel for four full time employees at 17 trips per year for five
years at the Federal mileage rate of67 cents per mile for S0 miles for community meetings.
1.4 Equipment [Totm|: $O]
None
1.6Supp|ies [Total: $87[000]
w [$36,000] Across all measures, new staff will need laptops and computer software at a rate of
$3,000 per staff member.There are atota| of 12 FTE which makes the laptop and computer
budget=$3,000 x 12 =$36,000
w [$12,000] Across all measures, new staff will need a phone budget at a rate of$1,000 per staff
member.There are a total of 12 FTE employees which makes the phone budget=$1,000 x 12
$12,000.
w [$30L000] Across all measures, new staff will need furniture and office supplies at a rate of
$2,500 per FTE and a miscellaneous budget for shirts and field gear at a rate of$750 per FTE.
There are a total of 12 FTE employees, which makes the furniture and office supplies budget
$2,500x12 =$30,000.
w [$9,000] Across all measures, new staff will need miscellaneous field gear such as shirts and field
gear at a rate of$750 per staff member.There are a total of 12 FTE employees, which makes the
miscellaneous budget=$7S0x12= $9,000.
1.6Contmmrtum| [Total: $63,892,800]
l.6lREEPContractual
w [$50,000,000] This measure requires a general contractor to implement the energy efficiency
and weatherization work for applicants.This work is anticipated to cost$50,000,000 to service
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an estimated 2,324 LIDAC homes in Broward County, leading to a cumulative emissions
reduction of 4,632 metric tons of CO2e between 2025 and 2030.The contractor has yet to be
determined.
w [$3,392,800]This measure requires software management for all four countries in this
application for the purposes of tracking progress and reporting.The budget for this contract is
$3,392,800. It is anticipated that this work will be contracted with Neighborly as an amendment
to an existing service agreement with Broward County supporting the County's Emergency
Rental Assistance Program.
w [$166,667]This measure requires outreach for LIDAC feedback and engagement.The budget for
this contract is$166,667, and it is anticipated that these contracts will be awarded to local
non-profit organizations.
l.6JSRPContractual
w [$166,667]This measure requires outreach for LIDAC feedback and engagement.The budget for
this contract is$166,667, and it is anticipated that these contracts will be awarded to local
non-profit organizations.
l.6.3EV-N/CEContractual
w [$166,667]This measure requires outreach for LIDAC feedback and engagement.The budget for
this contract is$166,667, and it is anticipated that these contracts will be awarded to local
non-profit organizations.
1.7 Other[Total: $208»120L862]
l.7lREEPOther
w [$54,299,1351 Sub-award to Miami-Dade County to implement the REEP measure in Miami-Dade
County.This sub-award includes $S0,000,000 for implementation to service 2,324homes.
$4,299,135 is to support LIDAC engagement contracts and county-level staff time,fringe
benefits, and indirect costs.
w [$33,930,1351 Sub-award to Monroe County to implement the REEP measure in Monroe County.
This sub-award includes$30,000,000 for implementation to service 1,394homes. $3,930,135io
tooupportL|DACengagementcontractoandcounty+|eve| stafftime,fringebenefito, andindinect
costs.
w [$54,212,3901 Sub-award to Palm Beach County to implement the REEP measure in Palm Beach
County.This sub-award includes $S0,000,000 for implementation to service 2,324homes.
$4,212,390 is to support LIDAC engagement contracts and county-level staff time,fringe
benefits, and indirect costs.
w [$36,000]This measure will require all staff to get trained, certified, if needed, and go to relevant
conferences.
l.7JSRPOther
w [$12,474,000] Direct rebates to residents of$12,474,000 for the SRP measure serving 2,146
households inBrovvardCounty.
w [$14,036,542] Sub-award to Miami-Dade County to implement the SRP measure in Miami-Dade
County.This sub-award includes $12,474,000 for direct rebates and $1,S62,S41to support L|DAC
engagementcontractoandcounty'|eve| otafftime, fringebenefito, andindinectcooto.Thio
measure will serve 2,101households.
w [$9,286,875] Sub-award to Monroe County to implement the SRP measure in Monroe County.
This sub-award includes$7,S01,S00 for direct rebates and $1,78S,37S2to support L|DAC
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engagement contracts and county-level staff time, fringe benefits, and indirect costs.This
measure will serve 1,263 households.
w [$14,030,0151 Sub-award to Palm Beach County to implement the SRP measure in Palm Beach
County.This sub-award includes $12,474,000 for direct rebates and $1,SS6,01Sto support L|DAC
engagementcontractoandcounty'|eve| otafftime, fringebenefito, andindinectcooto.Thio
measure will serve 2,272households.
w [$4,000]This measure will require all staff to get trained, certified, if needed, and go to relevant
conferences.
l.73EV-k8CEOther
w [$3,057,700] Direct rebates to public and private entities of$3,057,700 for the EV-NICE measure.
This will lead to the installation of200 level 2 and 40DCFCports.
w [$4.636,286] Sub'avvardto Miami-Dade County to implement the EV-NICE measure in
Miami-Dade County.This sub-award includes $3,0S7,700 for direct rebates and $1,478,S8Sto
oupportL|DACengagementcontractoandcounty+|eve| otafftime,fringebenefito, andindinect
costs.This will lead to the installation of200 level 2 and 40DCFCports.
w [$3,597,0601 Sub-award to Monroe County to implement the EV-NICE measure in Monroe
County.This sub-award includes $1,80S,68S for direct rebates, and $1,791,37Siotosupport
L|DACengagementcontractoandcounty+|eve| otafftime,fringebenefito, andindinectcooto.Thio
will lead to the installation ofS0 level 2 and 32DCFCports.
w [$4.G1G,716] Sub-award toPalm Beach County to implement the EV-N|CE measure inPalm
Beach County.This sub-award includes$3,057,700 for direct rebates and $1,559,015 to support
L|DACengagementcontractoandcounty+|eve| otafftime,fringebenefito, andindinectcooto.Thio
will lead to the installation of200 level 2 and 40DCFCports.
w [$4,000]This measure will require all staff to get trained, certified, if needed, and go to relevant
conferences.
1.8 Indirect Charges [Total: $623,712]
Across all measures, a 7.7%indirect cost rate will be applied to personnel and fringe only. Additionally,
the first$25,000 of each sub-award to Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties is also captured.
2 Total Budget Summary
Anticipated Production
Program Year (%of Total) Description Estimated Budget
Year 2-2026 30%of total production Peak performance year $77,855,942
Year 3-2027 30%o f total production Peak performance year $77,855,942
Year 4-2028 20%of total production Post-peak throttle-down year $54,065.11
Year 5-2029 10%of total production Ramp-down and closeout year $30,243,481
TOTAL: $270,639,381
naWez.z Measure Implementation Budget Schedule
2.1 Expenditure of Awarded Funds
Brovvard County will provide senior program administration and oversight within the Resilient
Environment Department.The Department will coordinate with the County's Office of Management and
Budget Grants Administration Section and the Accounting Division to ensure adherence with all
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administrative procedures and protocols (Broward County and EPAs).The Department will hire an
additiona|fourfu||~timeemp|oyeeotooupporttheproperexpendituneoftheoefundo, providing
coordination across all four counties. Monthly,the grant administration and programmatic team will
meet to review expenditures to ensure that they are in alignment with the negotiated budget for this
grant.Additionally, Brovvand County'sCPRG project administration team will work in partnership with
eachofthethneecountyoub'avvardeeo, vvhooepnjectstaffeachindudeoagrantoadminiotratoraoa
single point of contract,to ensure all processes are in alignment with EPA!s policies and procedures and
grant expenditures are in accordance with the outlined timeline.The County's proposed utilization of
Neighborly as a shared cloud-based project management tool will allow for shared access and uniform
processes across the four counties, with collective viewing of all program data and progress,facilitating
data management and reporting across projects, partners, and years.
2.2 Reasonableness ofCosts
The costs outlined above are critical to the implementation and administration of this program. Each
position (personnel and fringe),their equipment and supplies are critical to ensuring the programs are
adequately staffed tothis scale of work. Contractual agreements for L|DACengagement are critical to
ensuring LIDACs can access these programs and provide their feedback as participants of the programs.
Contractual work for REEP is vital for ensuring licensed and insured professionals are undertaking and
completing authorized projects in residents' homes. Finally, indirect costs across these programs are
necessary to ensure utility expenses are paid, staff have office space and internal support services
(accounting, legal, purchasing, information technology) needed to deliver quality governmental services
across all aspects of the proposed services, along with the necessities to ensure government buildings
are accessible to those who work within and visit them.
J.J.lREEPReasonableness of Costs
It is expected the REEP measure will reduce CO2e by 16,665 metric tons and will lead to$11,675,679 in
cumulative bill savings over S years.The funds allocated to this program are based on project coot
estimates for the select high-priority measures modeled for the region.The counties took into account
historic program operations and demand, workflow and capabilities, demand for similar services, and
project term to arrive at reasonable estimates of what can effectively be deployed through the
coordinated efforts of the collective partners in this program.
J.J.JSRP Reasonableness ofCosts
It is expected the SRP measure will reduce CO2e by 58,332 metric tons and will lead to $45,137,504 in
cumulative bill savings over S years.The funds allocated to this program are based on research of
estimated rebate amounts necessary to incentivize solar project installations (combined with tax
incentives),typical installation costs for roof types in our region, and an average/maximum installation
size based on conversations with industry and non-profits in the region. With these estimates, county
partners considered management abilities and historic demands for similar programs to establish a
program scale. We are confident in our ability to successfully deploy the funds proposed within the
S'year program based on detailed assumptions.
J.J.3EV-N/CE Reasonableness uƒCosts
It is expected the EV-NICE measure will install 802 ports, will reduce CO2e by 204,132 metric tons and
will lead to an additional 18,937 electric vehicles attributed to the program.The funds allocated tothis
program are based on project cost estimates for the select high-priority measures modeled for the
region.The four counties accounted for the demand expressed by community partners and residents
and existing capacity within our agency operations to estimate the reasonableness of project scale,
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effectively be deployed through the coordinated efforts of the collective partners in this program.
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10HG Reduction Estimate Method 8&Too|sUsed
The following sections are intended to provide insight into the assumptions and modeling used to
generate greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction estimates for the Southeast Florida Regional Climate
Change Compact's (Compactor Project Team) proposed measures for U.S. EPYo Climate Pollution
Reduction Grant Implementation Grant application (Project).The measures proposed in this Project
include Residential Energy Efficiency Program (REEP), Solar Rebate Program (SRP), and Electric Vehicle
New Incentives for Charging Equipment (EV-NICE).This technical appendix is intended to supplement the
Compact'oVVorkp|an.
1.1REEP8&SRP'GHG Reduction Estimate Method 8&Tools Used
The methods used for REEP and SRP measure-related outputs and GHG emission reduction estimates
included publicly available tools and clatasets. Rewiring America was contracted to develop REEP and SRP
measure estimates.These estimates were built upon Rewiring America's Personal Electrification
P|annerz, and follows the methodology outlined on their vveboite' To summarize,the GHGreduction
estimates were generated,first, using the ResStock'tool from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory
(NREL),to determine residential building characteristics specific to homes in Florida in 2021 International
Energy Conservation Code (IECC) climate zone 1A, as well as energy saving estimates under a variety of
upgrade scenarios, or interventions.To convert energy savings estimates into GHG reduction estimates,
we use two sets of emissions factors. For fossil fuel site emissions including propane, natural gas, or
fuel oil we use the appropriate emissions factors from the U.S. EPYoAP'42: Compilation of Air
Emissions Factors from StationarySourceo4 For estimating the emissions from electric loads, NRE[o
energy analysis data sets on Cambium'were used to forecast long-run marginal emissions rates.
Solar production for SRP was modeled using NRE[oPVVVattotoo|o The modeled system size was 10kVV
based on community input received from local solar installers and Solar United Neighbors, a solar
advocacy organization.
One exception to this methodology is estimates from the lighting upgrade (LED replacements)
intervention incorporated into the REEP measure.The Personal Electrification Planner was not equipped
to estimate savings from lighting upgrade interventions, so engineering estimates were used instead.The
calculations and assumptions were based on Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) produced
Mary|and/Mid'At|anticTechnica| Reference Manual (TRIVI), version 10/,to produce electric consumption
savings (kWh),which was then used to determine GHG emission reductions and participant coot savings
based on Southeast Florida-specific grid emission factors and energy prices.
1.2EV'N|CE'GHG Reduction Estimate Method 8&Tools Used
Emissions reductions for the EV-NICE program were modeled using the amount of vehicle miles traveled
(VMTs) associated with an increase in electric vehicle (EV) sales brought on by the measures' increased
availability of public EV charging infrastructure.The amount of VIVITs that become electrified is
compared to the emissions that would have come from combustion vehicles to arrive at an annual
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battery efficiency and forecasted grid emission factors,which are then subtracted to find the total
annual emissions impact from the program overall.
Greenlink Analytics was contracted to create the model for emissions reductions, which was then tested
and revised for local conditions of the Compact partners. Greenlink used their proprietary model,
ATHEN|A 8 to model Florida Povver& Lights (FPL)grid emission intensities todetermine emission factors
through 20S0.The model used input data from publicly available resources.
Source data were derived from a combination of federal government agencies, research institutes, a
regional transportation planning council, and industry-related websites.The following list provides a
detailed overview of the publicly available information used for the analysis by source:
w The International Council on Clean Transportation (|CCT)
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2.1Assummed Rate ofMeasure implementation
Assumed rates of measure implementation for all measures were determined by Compact partners'
internal evaluations synthesizing factors including internal capacity, past performance, community
demand, and existing workforce to ultimately approximate how many rebates each partner could
process over a five-year period. From there, a distribution model was developed to reflect the following
annual anticipated performance of the Project:
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Program Year Anticipated Production [%of Total) Description
Year 1-2025 10%of total production Ramp-up year
Year 2-2026 30%of total production Peak performance year
Year 3-2027 30%o f total production Peak performance year
Year 4-2028 20%of total production Post-peak throttle-down year
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2.2 Measure Lifetimes
Measure PCAP Measure Code Category Intervention Durability(Years)
REEP RC-03 HVAC Medium Efficiency Heat Pump 14.0
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REEP intervention-level durability was determined based on GHG reduction estimate methodology used.
For interventions modeled by Rewiring America, measure durability was derived from |nterNACH|'o
Standard Estimated Life Expectancy Chart for Homeozs For lighting upgrade interventions, measure
durability was derived from the TRM. REEP intervention lifetimes range from 10.0 years for heat pump
water heaters to16.3 years for LED replacements.
Solar panel durability was determined based on information published by U.S. DOE's Solar Energy
Technologies Office on End-of-Life Management for Solar Photovolta iCS20.
Because EV chargers do not inherently generate GHG reductions, but incentivize the purchase of GHG
reducing EVs,the durability listed for both types of EV chargers are more accurately represented by the
durability of the EVs they are incentivizing.The durability of the additional EVs the measure incentivizes,
which will impact future emissions, is calculated to be a total of 24yearo.This figure was calculated using
an average 12-year expected lifespan for light-duty vehicleS21 and applying a linear decay model.This
modeling method assumes for all vehicles placed into service in year 1, exactly half of the vehicles are off
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J.IlREEP&SRP Capital Cost Assumptions
Capital costs for both REEP and SRP measures follow the methodology on Rewiring America's vveboite2
This methodology includes the upfront costs of electrification upgrades like heat pumps, heat pump
water heaters, solar panels, insulation, stoves, and dryers which are estimated using dataoetofrom
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Clean California, and reports from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory(LBNL). Solar costs,
specifically,were derived from clatasets published in LBNL!s "Tracking the Sun" report22 Additionally,
vveatherization costs were adapted from the U.S. DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information's
"The Cost of Decarbonizing and Energy Upgrade Retrofits for US Homes" reportn These costs were then
adjusted forfactors like square footage, climate zone, and efficiency. Costs are further adjusted for
inflation using a Construction Price Index and for location using RS Means materials and labor cost
factors, representing total installed costs. For induction ranges and heat pump dryers, costs are
estimated using online prices, providing a lower bound on potential expenditure.
Additionally, all costs for interventions are designed for current regulatory conditions involving
refrigerants.The refrigerant regulatory changes expected in 2025 to reduce hydrofluorocarbon-based
refrigerants in exchange for those with lower global warming potential could not be modeled in due to
unknown market implications aoof the submission of this application.
One deviation from Rewiring America's methodology is that upfront costs for LED replacements were
estimated based on an existing low-income energy efficiency rebate program. Rebates offered in 2024
for lighting upgrades in the program were used and then adjusted for inflation over the proposed period
of performance.These methodologies ensure a comprehensive and adjustable approach to predicting
upfront costs for various electrification upgrades.
J.IJEV-N/CE Capital Cost Assumptions
Capital costs were based on estimates provided to Miami-Dade Countyby|oca| contractoroinear|y2023
to install Level 2 and DCFC infrastructure for their county fleet. Capital costs are to be assumed by the
applicant with aS0%rebate (capped at$100,000 for Level 2 installations and $S00,000 for DCFC
installations)to be provided by the EV'N|CE measure.These costs include project planning, site
improvements, installation, operation, maintenance, and project administration.The EV'N|CE program
leverages public and private sector financing to ensure maximum benefit from the grant funding.
2.4 Operation and Maintenance Cost Assumptions
J.4.lREEP&SRP Operation and Maintenance Cost Assumptions
All operation and maintenance costs are to be assumed by the participant. However, because LI DAC
households are often characterized bypoor'qua|ity, less energy efficient buildings with existing deferred
maintenance,the installation of new, high-quality, more energy-efficient interventions through REEP are
assumed to lower operating costs, supported by energy savings calculations, and alleviate maintenance
needs for participanto24 Similarly,the installation ofon'oite electricity production solar photovoltaic
panels through SRP is assumed to lower operating costs, supported by energy generation calculations.
Maintenance costs for solar photovoltaic systems vary so community education and engagement will be
an essential component for qualifying households to decide if SRP is appropriate for their individual
considerations.
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Operation and maintenance costs are tobe assumed by the applicant.
3 0HG Reduction Estimate Assumptions
While most GHG reduction estimate assumptions are driven by the methodology used in the analysis,
one assumption applies to REEP, SRP, and EV-NICE calculations. FPL serves the majority of the region,
with Florida Keys Electric Cooperative (FKEC) and Key Energy Services (KES) both serving portions of
Monroe County, comprising the Florida Keys.The assumption was made that the GHG grid emissions
factors identified for FPL would be appropriate to apply for FKEC and KES.
3.1REEP8&SRPGHG Reduction Estimate Assumptions
For REEP and SRP, when utilizing Cambium to forecast grid emissions, we used the Cambium grid
clecarbonization scenario assuming 95%of the grid is clecarbonized by 2050, starting in 2025.This is
intended to be a more conservative estimate than the predominant electric utility serving the region,
FP1!s Real Zero goal to completely eliminate carbon emissions in Florida no later than 2045.
Additionally,the emissions projected for REEP and SRP were levelized over 15 years (2025-2040) because
Rewiring America's models are designed to quantify emissions impacts over the lifetime of an appliance,
typically averaging about 15 years.This suggests a higher probability of an overestimation of emissions
savings between 2025-2030 and an underestimation of emissions savings between 2025-2030.
As stated in the VVorkp|an, as REEP measure interventions expire approximately 10 16yearo after
installation,this analysis assumes they will be replaced by interventions with greater than or equal to
efficiency ratings of interventions installed by this Project over the period of performance.This
assumption is informed by regular trends in updates to energy efficiency codes and equipment
standards, ao well ao technological advancements.
For REEP interventions replacing HVAC equipment, efficiency of existing heat pumps of A/C units have a
lower SEER (10'15 SEER)than the retrofit equipment(16+SEER). Additionally,the assumption was made
that medium efficiency straight air-conditioners and heat pumps would be most appropriate for REEP
participants all residing within climate zone IA.The incremental cost increase for higher efficiency heat
pumps, for instance,was determined to not be a prudent investment due to the unique 1:100 ratio of
heating degree days to cooling degree days for the region, and medium efficiency systems would better
support increased dehumidification for healthier indoor air quality.
Similar to cost assumptions, all GHG reduction estimates for REEP interventions are designed for current
regulatory conditions involving refrigerants.The refrigerant regulatory changes expected in 2025 to
reduce hydrofluorocarbon-based refrigerants in exchange for those with lower global warming potential
could not be modeled in due to unknown impacts on equipment performance and subsequent energy
consumption, aoof the submission of this application.
As stated in the Workplan, local solar installers and Florida Solar United Neighbors recommended using
10 kW for the modeled average system size. All solar arrays installed in the period of performance are
also assumed to be operational throughout the 2025-2050 period for the analysis.
IECC climate zone IA includes Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties. While Palm Beach County
falls in climate zone 2A,for purposes of modeling REEP and SRP for this application, we assumed all
participants were located in climate zone IA.
High income households defined as having annual incomes exceeding 150%of local area median income,
mobile homes, and vacant homes were excluded from the baseline case scenario modeling.
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Based on the U.S. DOE'o Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Projection (EV|'Pro) Lite tool, 1.3%oflight-duty
vehicles (LDVs) are EVs in 2022, which will grow to 12% by 2030, based on NREL projections.The NREL
projections for EVcounto by year in Florida were localized by average daily vehicle miles traveled
(DVIVITs)from Florida Department of Transportation to arrive at a number of EVs in just the four-county
area.Then the EVI-Pro Lite tool was used to determine the necessary amount of public EVSEs on a yearly
basis.
The EV-NICE measure build out schedule was then used to determine the amount of incremental
additional EVSEoto be installed during each of the S years of the program.The amount of EVSEovvao
converted to a percentage ofadditional EVSEo,vvhich informed the amount of new EVregiotrationo per
year attributed to the program.These additional EV registrations were based on the assumption that
each additional 1%of public EVSEs installed leads to 3% more EV registrations in the following year9.
These excess EVs are assumed to be replacing internal combustion engine (ICE)vehicles and the number
of EVo is multiplied by the expected emissions reductions per VIVITfrom the electric transition. Florida
VIVITaverageo are taken from Kelley Blue Book and are assumed to grow at 1/2the expected population
growth rate based on the Southeast Florida Regional Transportation Plan 2045 (adopted 2020), due to
plans for density and expanded public transportation.Average emissions from ICE vehicles are taken
from the U.S. EIA's Annual Energy Outlook 2023 and assumed to decrease over time as fuel efficiency
increases. Average emissions from EVo are created by assuming the average battery efficiency of4.1
miles/kWh, backed up by efficiency numbers from top selling EVs according to Car and Driver, Electrek,
and Driving Electric. Electric grid related emissions from the increased EVuoage is calculated using FP[o
grid emission factors, also assumed to be greening over time in accordance with plans for increased
renevvab|eo in the generation portfolio.
Overall VIVITs converted to EVs and the associated emissions savings on a yearly basis are then subject to
anaooumed12'yearaverage |ifeopan, againbackedupbyCarandDriver, E|ectrek, andDrivingE|ectric
This lifespan is converted to a linear decay and allows the gathering of yearly emissions reduction
estimates out to the year 20S0.
4Reference Case Scenario(GH0 Emissions or Activity Level)
4.1REEP8&SRPReference Case Scenarios
The reference case used for REEP and SRP modeling largely follows the same methodology outlined in
1.1, using a baseline housing stock modeled by NRE[o ReoStockfor residential building stock in Florida,
climate zone 1A,for household incomes not exceeding 150%of the local area median income',
"Business as usual" (BAU) projections do not include the effect of non-CPRG federal incentives because
the Governor ofFlorida rejected formula funds through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan
Infrastructure Law (B|L). Formula funds Florida has received for programs like the VVeatherization
Assistance Program (VVAP)will have limited reach among regional L|DACo. Additionally, considering the
targetmarketoegmentare |ovv'incomeanddioadvantagedcommunitieo (L|DACo), vvedonotexpect
participants to carry the tax liability needed to leverage other tax credit and rebate programs.
4.2EV-N|CEReference Case Scenario
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2023 as well as grid emissions data from Green|ink'o FPLpro]ectiono, ao they are the utility provider for
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Regional Transportation Plan 204S,which was adopted in August of2020.
The final baseline assumptions come from the Department of Energy's Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Projection (EV|'Pro) Lite tool for needed charging infrastructure based on expected EV adoption,which is
taken from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory 2030projections.
6 Measure-Specific Activity Data
6.1 REEP Measure-Specific Activity Data
The activity data used for estimating GHG reductions for REEPincludes:
w Quantity of basic enclosure upgrades installed
w Quantity of medium efficiency A/C installed
w Quantity ofmedium efficiency heat pumps installed
w Quantity of heat pump water heaters installed
w Quantity of induction ranges installed
w Quantity of heat pump dryers installed
w Quantity of LED replacements
6.2SRP Measure-Specific Activity Data
The activity data used for estimating GHG reductions for SRPincludes:
w Quantity of solar arrays installed
w Size of solar arrays installed (kW)
w Energy production of solar arrays (kVVh)
6.3 EV-NICE Measure-Specific Activity Data
The activity data used for estimating GHG reductions for EV-NICE includes:
w Quantity ofEVSEoinstalled
w Quantity ofexcess EV registrations
w Quantity ofincreased e|ectricVIVIls
w Calculation of increased grid emissions (metric tons CO2e)
w Calculation of reduced tailpipe emissions (metric tons CO2e)
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Households Served:l 836 2,509 2,509 1,673 8361 8,3651 8,365
Annual Bill Savings($): $376,635 $1,129,904 $1,129,904 $753,270 $376,635 $11,675,679 $87,002,642
Annual Emissions Reduction
(tons CO2e): 550 1,602 1,602 1,076 550 16,6651 124,257
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SRP Measure Evaluation-
Total 1 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2025-2030 2025-2050
Households Served:l 778 2,334 2,334 1,556 778 7,782 7,782
Annual Bill Savings($): $1,456,049 $4,368,146 $4,368,146 $2,912,097 $1,456,049 $45,137,504 $336,347,206
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(tons CO2e): 1,882 5,645 5,645 3,763 1,882 1 58,3321 434,670
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Evaluation-Total 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2025-2030 1 2025-2050
New EVSEs Installed:l 80 241 241 160 801 8021 8021
New Vehicles Attributed
to Program: 0 1,846 6,076 5,452 3,6321 18,9371 18,9371
Annual Emissions
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AGENCY: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
TITLE: Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Program:
Implementation Grants General Competition
ACTION: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Request for
Applications
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY NUMBER: EPA-R-OAR-CPRGI-23-07
ASSISTANCE LISTING NO: 66.046
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Approximately$4.3 Billion
KEY DATES
September 20, 2023 NOFO: REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS ISSUANCE
February 1, 2024 OPTIONAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY IS DUE
March 15, 2024 DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING QUESTIONS
April 1, 2024 NOFO CLOSES—APPLICATIONS DUE BY 11:59 PM (ET)
July 2024 ANTICIPATED NOTIFICATION OF FUNDING SELECTION
October 2024 ANTICIPATED AWARD
APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Application packages must be submitted electronically
to EPA through Grants.gov (www.grants.gov) no later than April 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (ET) in
order to be considered for funding. Questions related to this NOFO should be submitted to
CPRG@epa.gov. The deadline for submitting questions is March 15, 2024. EPA will not respond
to questions submitted after that date.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY: To allow for efficient management of the competitive process,
EPA requests submittal of an informal Notice of Intent (NOI) to Apply by February 1, 2024 to
CPRG@epa.gov. Please include in the body of the email the dollar amount of the anticipated
funding request and one to two sentences about the scope and sector(s) of the greenhouse gas
(GHG) reduction measures likely to be included in the potential implementation grant
application. Additionally, if intending to apply as the lead applicant representing a coalition,
please list all anticipated coalition members (coalition members must also be eligible
applicants; see Section III.A for more details). Submission of an NOI is optional and non-binding;
it is a process management tool that will allow EPA to better anticipate the resources required
for efficient evaluation of submitted applications.
CONTRACTS AND SUBAWARDS: If the applicant intends to name a contractor (including an
individual consultant or equipment vendor) or a subrecipient as a project partner or otherwise
in the application, EPA recommends that applicants carefully review and comply with the
directions contained in Section IV of this NOFO and at EPA Solicitation Clauses. Refer to EPA's
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Best Practice Guide for Procuring Services, Supplies, and Eguipment Under EPA Assistance
Agreements for additional guidance. Applicants must demonstrate that named contractors
(including individual consultants and equipment vendors) were selected in compliance with the
competitive requirements of the Procurement Standards in 2 CFR Part 200 as interpreted in
EPA guidance and/or that named subredpients meet the eligibility requirements in EPA's
Subaward Policy for EPA to consider their qualifications and role in the proposed project.
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Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Program
Implementation Grants General Competition
Table of Contents
I. Funding Opportunity Description ........................................................................................... 5
A. Background and Summary............................................................................................... 5
B. Program Goals and Objectives......................................................................................... 6
C. Environmental Results and Strategic Plan Information................................................. 13
D. Statutory Authority........................................................................................................ 14
E. Additional Provisions for Applicants Incorporated into the Solicitation ....................... 15
II. Federal Award Information................................................................................................... 15
A. Amount of Funding Available......................................................................................... 15
B. Number and Amount of Awards.................................................................................... 15
C. Partial Funding ............................................................................................................... 16
D. Additional Awards.......................................................................................................... 16
E. Award Funding and Incremental/Full Funding .............................................................. 16
F. Period of Performance................................................................................................... 16
G. Funding Type.................................................................................................................. 17
III. Eligibility Information............................................................................................................ 17
A. Eligible Applicants .......................................................................................................... 17
B. Voluntary Cost Sharing or Matching Funds ................................................................... 20
C. Threshold Eligibility Criteria ........................................................................................... 20
D. Ineligible Costs and Activities......................................................................................... 21
IV. Application and Submission Information ............................................................................. 22
A. How to Register to Apply for Grants Under This Competition ...................................... 22
B. Application Process........................................................................................................ 26
1. Application Materials ................................................................................................. 27
2. Project Narrative Instructions, Format, and Content................................................. 28
C. Partnership and Coalition Coverage .............................................................................. 48
D. Releasing Copies of Applications.................................................................................... 49
V. Application Review Information ........................................................................................... 50
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A. Evaluation Criteria.......................................................................................................... 50
B. Review and Selection Process........................................................................................ 54
C. Other Factors.................................................................................................................. 54
D. Anticipated Announcement and Federal Award Dates ................................................. 55
VI. Award Administration Information ...................................................................................... 55
A. Award Notices................................................................................................................ 55
B. Reporting Requirements................................................................................................ 55
C. Prevailing Wage Requirements...................................................................................... 57
D. Build America, Buy America Requirements................................................................... 57
VII. EPA Contacts......................................................................................................................... 58
Appendix A. Additional Information Regarding Contracts, Subawards, and Participant Support
Costs............................................................................................................................................... 59
A. Background..................................................................................................................... 59
B. Contracts........................................................................................................................ 59
C. Subawards...................................................................................................................... 59
D. Participant Support Costs............................................................................................... 61
Appendix B. Global Warming Potentials for GHGs....................................................................... 63
Appendix C. Required Technical Appendix and Optional GHG Emission Reduction Calculations
Spreadsheet .................................................................................................................................. 64
A. Overview ........................................................................................................................ 64
B. Technical Appendix........................................................................................................ 64
C. GHG Emission Reduction Calculations........................................................................... 66
Appendix D. Application Submission Checklist............................................................................. 67
Appendix E. Guidelines for a Memorandum of Agreement for a Coalition ................................. 68
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L Funding Opportunity Description
A. Background and Summary
The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) established the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants
(CPRG) program,' which provides funds in two distinct but related phases:
1. Planning grants: $250 million for states, U.S. territories,2 municipalities,3 air pollution
control agencies, tribes,'and groups thereof' to develop plans to reduce greenhouse
gases (GHGs).6 The Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) is the first deliverable due under
the CPRG planning grants.
2. Implementation grants: $4.6 billion for competitive grants to eligible applicants to
implement GHG reduction programs, policies, projects, and measures (collectively
referred to as "GHG reduction measures," or "measures") identified in a PCAP
developed under a CPRG planning grant.
This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) announces the availability of up to $4.3 billion for
the CPRG implementation grants general competition. Lead organizations for CPRG planning
grants must submit their PCAPs to EPA by the deadline of March 1, 2024, in order for lead
organizations and other eligible applicants under this announcement to submit grant
applications to fund measures contained in those plans. EPA anticipates awarding
approximately 30 to 115 grants ranging between $2 million and $500 million under this general
competition. Further detail on award tiers can be found in Table 1 of Section II.B.
A separate NOFO, issued under Funding Opportunity Number EPA-R-OAR-CPRGT-23-09,
announces the availability of approximately$300 million for competitive CPRG implementation
grants exclusively for eligible tribes and territories. While eligible tribes and territories may also
apply for grants under this CPRG implementation grants general competition, those interested
'See IRA section 60114, "Climate Pollution Reduction Grants."
z For purposes of the CPRG program, "U.S.territories" means the U.S.Virgin Islands,Guam,American Samoa,and
the Northern Mariana Islands.
3 Clean Air Act section 302(f)defines"municipality"as a city,town, borough,county, parish,district,or other
public body created by or pursuant to State law. For purposes of awarding the CPRG planning grants to
municipalities, EPA used 2020 U.S.Census data for metropolitan statistical areas(MSAs)to identify the country's
most populous metropolitan areas,comprised of municipalities.The general concept of an MSA is that of a core
area containing a substantial population nucleus,together with adjacent communities having a high degree of
economic and social integration with that core. MSAs contain at least one urbanized area of 50,000 or more
population.An MSA may include one or more counties.
4 EPA has determined that based on the exclusion of Alaskan Native Corporations(ANCs)from the definition of
"Indian tribe" in section 302(r)of the Clean Air Act that ANCs are not eligible for direct grants from EPA under this
program.ANCs may, however, receive"non-coalition member"subawards from eligible CPRG grantees.
5 As of the date of publication of this announcement, CPRG planning grant funding has been or is expected to be
awarded to support development of climate action plans for 46 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto
Rico,79 of the country's most populous MSAs, more than 200 tribes,and four U.S.territories.
a For purposes of the CPRG program,greenhouse gases,or GHGs,are defined as carbon dioxide,
hydrofluorocarbons, methane, nitrous oxide, perfluorocarbons,and sulfur hexafluoride (see Clean Air Act section
137 (d)(2)).
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in the CPRG implementation grant competition for tribes and territories should seek the
Funding Opportunity Number EPA-R-OAR-CPRGT-23-09 for more information.
Applications for this implementation grant general competition are due on April 1, 2024.
Entities eligible to apply for an implementation grant under this competition include lead
organizations that were direct recipients of CPRG planning grants and other state, municipal,
tribal, and territorial entities that seek to implement GHG reduction measures included in an
applicable PCAP developed under a CPRG planning grant. Section III.A provides more detail on
eligible applicants for this NOFO.
B. Program Goals and Objectives
Recognizing the urgency to address GHG pollution contributing to climate change, the Biden-
Harris Administration and Congress established the $5 billion CPRG program as part of the 2022
IRA. EPA takes seriously its responsibility to protect human health and the environment as the
United States faces the increasingly harmful impacts of climate change. Across the country,
communities are experiencing more deadly wildfires and storm surges, more extreme drought
and water scarcity, and dangerous levels of flooding, among other impacts. The Fourth National
Climate Assessment found that intense extreme weather and climate-related events, as well as
changes in average climate conditions, are expected to continue to damage infrastructure,
ecosystems, and social systems that provide essential benefits to communities. If left
unchecked, future climate change is expected to further disrupt many areas of life and
exacerbate existing challenges to prosperity posed by aging and deteriorating infrastructure,
stressed ecosystems, and long-standing inequalities. However, with this challenge comes an
opportunity to invest in a cleaner economy that will spur innovation and economic growth
while building more equitable, resilient communities.
Accordingly, the CPRG general competition for implementation grants is designed to enable
states, municipalities, tribes, and territories to achieve the following goals:
1. Implement ambitious measures that will achieve significant cumulative GHG reductions
by 2030 and beyond;
2. Pursue measures that will achieve substantial community benefits (such as reduction of
criteria air pollutants (CAPs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs)), particularly in low-
income and disadvantaged communities;
3. Complement other funding sources to maximize these GHG reductions and community
benefits; and,
4. Pursue innovative policies and programs that are replicable and can be "scaled up"
across multiple jurisdictions.
The CPRG general competition is also designed to incentivize eligible applicants to apply for
funding together as a coalition to implement GHG reduction measures regionally, across
multiple municipalities, state boundaries, or even state and tribal boundaries. Details on eligible
applicants and coalitions are available in Section III.A.
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Relationship Between CPRG PCAPs and Implementation Grant Eligibility
Applications for grants under this NOFO must seek funding to implement measures that are
included in a PCAP developed with funding from a CPRG planning grant. Implementation grant
applications can be submitted not just by the lead organization that received CPRG planning
grant funds ("lead organization"), but also by state and territorial agencies, municipalities, air
pollution control agencies, and tribes that did not directly receive planning grant funds but that
seek funding to implement one or more measures included in an applicable PCAP.
The CPRG planning grant program guidance specified that when developing a PCAP, lead
organizations must coordinate and collaborate with other eligible entities within their
jurisdictions and ensure that priority measures are included in the plan that are implementable
by those entities. In all cases, the lead organizations for CPRG planning grants are required to
make their PCAPs available to other entities for their use in developing implementation grant
applications, and EPA will publicly post all PCAPs received on the CPRG website.
EPA strongly encourages lead organizations to make draft versions of their PCAPs available as
early as possible so that entities considering whether to submit an implementation grant
application can begin development of their applications well before the April 1, 2024,
application deadline. EPA also encourages eligible applicants that are considering applying for a
CPRG implementation grant to participate in the PCAP development process and provide input
on priority measures to include in the plan, in collaboration with other participants and
stakeholders. EPA will not award multiple grants to implement the same measure in the same
location; therefore, communication and coordination between entities that may be considering
applying to fund similar measures should occur prior to applications being submitted. See
Section III of this NOFO for more details on eligible applicants.
GHG Reduction Measures in CPRG Implementation Grant Applications
EPA encourages eligible applicants to seek implementation funds for GHG reduction measures
that will significantly reduce cumulative GHG emissions by 2030 and beyond, and that will
accelerate decarbonization across one or more major sectors responsible for GHG emissions
(i.e., industry, electric power, transportation, commercial and residential buildings,
agriculture/natural and working lands, and waste and materials management). EPA will score
grant applications based on multiple evaluation criteria described in Section V.A of this NOFO,
with an emphasis on the magnitude of near-term GHG reductions that will be achieved by the
proposed measures.
Applications may include one or more proposed GHG reduction measures. A GHG reduction
measure may reduce GHG emissions or enhance carbon removal' Documentation must be
provided to support the estimated GHG emission reductions for each proposed measure. In
' Measures that enhance"carbon removal"are those that increase the removal of carbon dioxide from the
atmosphere through,for example,the uptake of carbon and storage in soils,vegetation,and forests. Such
measures may include actions related to management of lands in their current use,or as lands are converted to
other uses.
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general, EPA anticipates that applications may seek funding for the following types of
measures:
• A new, stand-alone GHG reduction measure that will be implemented solely through
CPRG funding;
• An expansion of a GHG reduction measure that is already being implemented, where
the expansion of the measure will be funded through CPRG funding; and,
• A new GHG reduction measure for which the applicant has already secured partial
funding and needs additional funding from the CPRG program to secure the total
funding needed to fully implement the measure.
Applications should provide details on each measure as laid out in Section IV.B. Applications
will be evaluated as a whole and will not be assessed by individual GHG reduction measures;
therefore, applicants should include only those measures that are eligible and meet the
requirements described in this announcement.
EPA expects to receive implementation grant applications covering a broad range of potential
GHG reduction measures. Applicants have flexibility to tailor the new or expanded GHG
reduction measures included in their applications to the specific plans and needs of their
jurisdictions. Applications that successfully address the specific evaluation criteria in Section V
will also be consistent with the following program objectives:
• Stimulate transformation toward a decarbonized economy and demonstrate
approaches that are replicable to unlock opportunities for even greater emissions
reductions;
• Result in benefits (and do not result in negative impacts) to low-income and
disadvantaged communities, such as CAP and HAP reductions, equitable economic
growth, and improved quality of life outcomes, where applicable;
• Support measures for which dedicated funding or financing from other sources (e.g.,
under other provisions of the 2022 IRA, the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), the
2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARP), and the 2021 Creating Helpful Incentives to
Produce Semiconductors and Science Act (CHIPS)) is unavailable or that leverage other
sources of public and private funding to the fullest extent possible prior to seeking CPRG
funding;
• Achieve GHG emission reductions that are long-lasting and certain;
• Incorporate high labor standards, emphasize job quality, and support equitable
workforce development; and,
• Ensure accountability by providing clear assumptions, metrics, timelines, authorities,
and budget details.
EPA is partnering with other federal agencies to strategically design funding opportunities and
efficiently deploy resources provided by the IRA, BIL, ARP, and CHIPS, among others.
Applications for CPRG implementation grants will be evaluated on the degree to which they
demonstrate a strong need for CPRG implementation funding that is unmet by other funding
sources. Applicants should explain how they have explored the availability of other federal and
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state grants, tax incentives, and other funding streams to implement their GHG reduction
measure(s) and why these sources are not sufficient (see Section IV.13 and criterion 1.b in
Section V.A).
GHG Reduction Measure Examples
Drawing on a variety of information —including workplans submitted by CPRG planning
grantees, measures highlighted in the CPRG Request_for I_nfo_rmation, and input received during
CPRG stakeholder listening sessions— EPA has prepared the following illustrative list of
potential GHG reduction measures for which applicants may choose to seek CPRG
implementation grant funding.This list is neither exhaustive nor definitive with respect to the
measures that may be included in competitive applications under this NOFO. Applicants should
consider the evaluation criteria in Section V.A when deciding on which measure or measures to
include in their applications.
Transportation Sector
• Programs to increase the share of electric light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles, and
to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure
• Electrification requirements for state, municipal, territorial, and tribal vehicle, transit, or
equipment fleets
• Transportation pricing programs that reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT), such as
parking pricing and congestion and road pricing
• Policies to support transportation management incentive programs to reduce vehicle
trips or travel and expand transit use, such as van-pool programs, ridesharing, transit
fare subsidies, and bicycle facilities
• New or expanded transportation infrastructure projects to facilitate public transit,
micro-mobility, car sharing, bicycle, and pedestrian modes
• Incentive programs to purchase zero-emission vehicles and equipment to replace older
heavy-duty diesel vehicles and equipment
• Programs to increase efficiency and reduce GHG emissions at ports and freight
terminals, such as vehicle or equipment idle reduction, vessel-speed reduction,
equipment electrification, and shore power
• Update building and zoning codes to encourage walkable, bikeable, and transit-oriented
development
• Encourage mode shift from private vehicles to walking, biking, and public transportation
(e.g., complete streets, bike share programs, bike storage facilities, low-speed electric
bicycle subsidies, public transit subsidies)
Electric Power Sector
• Renewable portfolio standards and/or clean electricity standards
• Energy efficiency portfolio standards
• Emission trading systems (e.g., cap-and-trade programs) and carbon pricing measures
• GHG performance standards for electric generating units
• Installation of renewable energy and energy storage systems on municipal facilities
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• Programs to support smart-grid and/or behind-the-meter technologies to reduce power
losses, reduce peak demand, and enable consumer participation in distributed
generation
• Targeted incentives for installation of renewable energy and energy storage systems on
commercial and residential buildings, such as net metering, tax credits, rebates, and
streamlined interconnection standards
• Policies and measures to streamline permitting for renewable energy projects
• Development of distributed or community-scale renewable energy generation,
microgrids, or vehicle-to-grid infrastructure in disadvantaged communities, including
remote and rural regions
Buildings Sector
• Adoption and implementation of the most up-to-date building energy codes or stretch
codes for new commercial and residential buildings
• Implementation of a clean heat standard
• Incentive programs for implementation of end-use energy efficiency measures in
existing government-owned, commercial, and residential buildings
• Incentive programs for the purchase of certified energy-efficient appliances, heating and
cooling equipment, lighting, and building products to replace inefficient products
• Programs and policies to promote electrification of government-owned, commercial,
and residential buildings
• Programs and policies to accelerate the incorporation of efficient electric technologies
and electric vehicle charging at new single-family, multi-unit, or affordable residential
buildings and commercial buildings, including building codes related to electric vehicle
charging
• Implementation of a building energy performance management program for
government-owned buildings
• Implementation of a new benchmarking and building performance standards
• Programs to promote recovery and destruction of high-global warming potential (GWP)
hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) used in existing appliances, air conditioning systems, and
commercial chillers
Industrial Sector
• Standards addressing GHG emissions from industrial facilities and from energy
production sectors, including emissions from industrial process heat and industrial
processes
• Programs to support or incentivize implementation of energy efficiency measures in
industry, including energy audits, strategic energy management, equipment upgrades,
and waste heat utilization
• Programs to support or incentivize GHG reductions in industrial energy use and
industrial processes, including use of low/no carbon fuels, electrification, renewable
energy, and process improvements
• Programs to develop, expand, and support markets for low-embodied carbon materials
and products, such as cement and steel
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Waste, Water, and Sustainable Materials Management Sector
• Standards and incentives to reduce methane emissions from landfills and wastewater
treatment facilities, including through collection for use or destruction
• Programs and incentives to reduce or divert waste (including food and/or yard waste)
through improved production practices, improved collection services, and increased
reuse or recycling rates
• Programs and incentives to reduce GHG emissions associated with plastics production,
use, and waste management
• Programs to expand composting and bio-digestion infrastructure to reduce GHG
emissions and increase beneficial use of organic waste
• Policies and programs to reduce construction and demolition waste through building
reuse, deconstruction, and material diversion and reuse
• Installation of renewable energy and energy efficiency measures at wastewater
treatment facilities
Agricultural Sector
• Incentive programs to fund electric agricultural equipment technologies
• Incentives for technologies and techniques that reduce nitrous oxide emissions from
fertilizer application
• Incentives to promote anaerobic digesters to capture methane and generate renewable
energy or produce renewable fuel
Carbon Removal Measures
• Policies to promote improved forest management to enhance carbon stocks on forested
land
• Urban afforestation and green infrastructure programs and projects
• Restoration of degraded lands (e.g., brownfields, mine reclamation) and forested lands
to enhance carbon sequestration
• Policies to enhance carbon stocks in coastal estuaries, such as wetlands and mangroves.
Low-Income and Disadvantaged Communities
Applications for CPRG implementation grants will be evaluated for benefits to low-income and
disadvantaged communities (see criterion 4 in Section V.A). For the purposes of this NOFO, EPA
defines low-income and disadvantaged communities as any community that meets at least one
of the following characteristics:
• Any census tract that is included as disadvantaged in the Climate and Economic Justice
Screening Tool (CEJST)$;
• Any census block group that is at or above the 901" percentile for any of EJScreen's
s CEJST has an interactive map and uses datasets that are environmental and socioeconomic indicators of burdens.
Percentiles show how much burden each Census tract experiences compared to other tracts.To qualify as a
disadvantaged community in the CEJST,one of the burden indicators must be above the 90th percentile.
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Supplemental Indexes when compared to the nation or relevant state9; or,
• Any geographic area within tribal lands as included in EJScreen.10 (The CPRG program
considers that federally recognized tribes meet the definition of disadvantaged
communities for the purposes of this grant program.)
EPA recognizes that these areas may include a wide range of communities, such as
communities with environmental justice concerns, traditional energy communities, and rural
communities.
EPA provides a GIS map layer that combines the CEJST and EJScreen information above to
facilitate identification of low-income and disadvantaged communities (as defined for EPA IRA
programs). This map layer can be found on the EJScreen website.11 Although some states may
have state-specific definitions of low-income and disadvantaged communities, applicants for
CPRG implementation grants must use EPA's definition.
EPA is committed to meeting the objectives of the Justice40 Initiative set forth in Executive
Order 14008, which sets the goal that 40 percent of the overall benefits of relevant federal
investments flow to disadvantaged communities, which have been or are marginalized,
underserved, and overburdened by pollution. Individual applicants do not have to explicitly
demonstrate that 40 percent of the benefits of each measure or project will flow to
disadvantaged communities. Instead, EPA will conduct an analysis of the GHG emission
reduction measures and the benefits to disadvantaged communities resulting from the CPRG
program as a whole.
Environmental Justice
EPA is committed to accelerating environmental justice (EJ) in communities overburdened by
pollution through its IRA investments, including through the CPRG program. This program is
responsive to the Administration's call for agencies to advance EJ in Executive Order 14096:
Revitalizing Our Nation's Commitment to Environmental Justice for All.
9 EJScreen is EPA's environmental justice mapping and screening tool that uses national datasets for environmental
and socioeconomic indicators to show how a selected area compares to the state, EPA region,or the nation.
EJScreen operates at a finer geographic scale of Census block groups than the CEJST,allowing EJScreen
Supplemental Indexes to identify smaller areas that may be disadvantaged within a larger non-disadvantaged area.
To identify areas in EJScreen that meet one of the above definitions of a low-income or disadvantaged community,
applicants should use the"Supplemental Indices"option under the tool's map layers.
to The Tribal Lands category in EJScreen to use for this purpose includes Alaska Native Allotments(EPA Metadata
Record),Alaska Native Villages(EPA Metadata Record),American Indian Reservations(EPA Metadata Record),
American Indian Off-reservation Trust Lands(EPA Metadata Record),and Oklahoma Tribal Statistical Areas(EPA
Metadata Record).
"The EJScreen mapping tool is available at: https://eiscreen.epa.gov/mapper/.To locate the map layer displaying
areas that meet the EPA definition of low-income and disadvantaged communities,go to the"Places"Tab,then
select"Justice40/IRA"from the drop-down menu,and then select"EPA IRA Disadvantaged Communities."At the
time of release of this NOFO, EJScreen version 2.2 was the current version.
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C. Environmental Results and Strategic Han Irfformation
Pursuant to Section 6.a of EPA Order 5700.7A1 "Environmental Results under EPA Assistance
Agreements," EPA must align proposed grant programs and assistance agreements with the
Agency's Strategic Plan. EPA also requires that grant applicants and recipients adequately
describe environmental outputs and outcomes to be achieved under assistance agreements.
Applicants must include specific statements describing the environmental results of the
proposed project in terms of well-defined outputs and, to the maximum extent practicable,
well-defined outcomes that will demonstrate how the project will contribute to the Strategic
Plan goals listed below. EPA will evaluate "outputs and outcomes" under criterion 3 in Section
V. More guidance on outputs and outcomes is provided in Section IV.B.
(1) Linkage to EPA Strategic Plan:The activities to be funded under this announcement must
support EPA's Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2026 Strategic Plan. Awards made under this
announcement will support Goal 1, "Tackle the Climate Crisis"; Objective 1.1, "Reduce
Emissions that Cause Climate Change." Under this objective, EPA will "aggressively reduce the
emissions of greenhouse gases from all sectors while increasing energy and resource efficiency
and the use of renewable energy." All applications must be for projects that support this goal
and objective. For more information see I ,,III, ',s,,,,,I�1::::�,,,,�°, ,�°,�,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,��, , ,,,,,, „�� ,,,,, ;t ra t,eg„u,�;,,,,,��„a r;i,•
(2) Outputs:The term "output" means an environmental activity, effort, and/or associated
work product related to an environmental goal and objective that will be produced or provided
over a period of time or by a specified date. Outputs may be quantitative or qualitative but
must be able to be assessed during an assistance agreement funding period.
Examples of outputs from the implementation of GHG reduction measures funded under this
announcement may include, but are not limited to:
• Number of: equipment or technology installations, such as zero-emission vehicles;
renewable energy installations and smart meters; electrified appliances (e.g., heat
pumps) installed; buildings retrofitted; industrial equipment electrified; biodigesters
installed; trees planted;
• Policies and measures enacted, adopted, and/or expanded, and related procedural
milestones in implementing GHG reduction measures; and/or,
• Staff hired to implement GHG reduction measures, associated low-income and
disadvantaged community provisions, and associated trainings for workforce
development.
Progress reports and a final report will also be required outputs, as specified in Section VI.B.
(3) Outcomes: The term "outcome" means the result, effect, or consequence that will occur
from carrying out an environmental program or activity that is related to an environmental or
programmatic goal or objective. Outcomes may be environmental, behavioral, health-related,
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or programmatic in nature but must also be quantifiable. They may not necessarily be
achievable within a grant funding period.
At a minimum, the application should list the following outcomes from the GHG reduction
measures proposed for CPRG implementation grant funding:
• Reduction in cumulative metric tons of GHG emissions:
o From 2025 through calendar year 2030, and
o From 2025 through calendar year 2050.
If applicable, the application should also list the following outcomes from the GHG reduction
measures proposed for CPRG grant funding:
• Reduction in annual amount of CAP and/or HAP emissions in 2030, and
• Reduction in annual amount of CAP and/or HAP emissions in low-income and
disadvantaged communities in 2030.
Other potential outcomes may include, but are not limited to:
• Lower energy demand and residential/commercial energy expenditures;
• Reduced energy bills for residents in low-income and disadvantaged communities, and
throughout the applicant's jurisdiction;
• Reduced exposure to hazardous air pollution or unhealthy ambient air quality;
• Increased staff capacity to implement GHG reduction measures;
• Enhanced level of community engagement, as measured by an increased number of
ongoing actions to engage with organizations and residents of disadvantaged
communities, and other interested parties;
• Number of high-quality jobs created throughout the applicant's jurisdiction and in low-
income and disadvantaged communities; and/or,
• Increased resilience to climate change impacts as measured by the number of buildings
or Census tracts that meet certain resiliency standards.12
Oa Statutory Authority
The IRA (Public Law 117-169) amended the Clean Air Act (CAA) (42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq.) to
include section 137 (42 U.S.C. § 7437), which authorizes EPA to make grants for greenhouse gas
air pollution reduction plans and implementation activities. CAA section 137(a)(1) appropriates
$250 million to EPA to award climate pollution planning grants to eligible entities comprised of
states, air pollution control agencies, municipalities, tribes, or a group of one or more of these
entities. CAA sections 137(a)(2) and (c) appropriate $4.75 billion (less three percent to EPA for
"The U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit defines climate resilience as"the capacity of a community,business,or
natural environment to prevent,withstand,respond to,and recover from a disruption."To find EPA resources for
local governments on climate resilience,including strategies,tools,and case studies,visit the Climate Change
Adaptation Resource Center(ARC-X).
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administrative costs) to EPA to make competitive grants to states, air pollution control
agencies, municipalities, tribes, or a group of one or more of these entities to implement the
programs, policies, measures, and projects developed under a climate pollution planning grant.
CAA section 137 also requires that implementation grant applicants address the degree to
which a grant application would reduce GHG emissions in total and with respect to low-income
and disadvantaged communities. CAA section 137(d)(2) defines "greenhouse gas" as the air
pollutants carbon dioxide, hydrofluorocarbons, methane, nitrous oxide, perfluorocarbons, and
sulfur hexafluoride.
E. Add°utionai Provisions for Apphcants Vncorporated into the 5okitation
Additional provisions that apply to Sections III, IV, V, and VI, and/or awards made under this
solicitation can be found at PA Solicitation Clauses. These provisions are important for
applying to this solicitation and applicants must review them when preparing applications for
this solicitation. They include requirements and restrictions applicable to all EPA grant funding.
If an applicant is unable to access these provisions electronically at the website above, please
contact the EPA point of contact listed in Section VII of this solicitation to obtain a copy of the
provisions.
lL Federal Award Ors-F rm ti n
A. Amount of Funding Avaiiadie
The total funding expected to be available for awards under the CPRG implementation grants
general competition is approximately$4.3 billion. Funding is dependent upon Agency
appropriations, funding availability, Agency priorities, and other applicable considerations. EPA
has issued a separate NOFO under Funding Opportunity Number EPA-R-OAR-CPRGT-23-09 for a
competition reserved exclusively for eligible tribes and territories. Eligible tribes and territories
may also apply for grants under this CPRG implementation grants general competition.
B. Number and Amount of Awards
EPA anticipates awarding a total of approximately 30 to 115 grants under this announcement
subject to the availability of funds, the quantity and quality of applications received, Agency
priorities, and other applicable considerations. Awards are expected to range between $2
million and $500 million. EPA expects to award grants within five tiers described in Table 1 with
funds targeted for each tier. EPA has established these tiers to provide funding opportunities
for a range of potential applicants.These ranges reflect differences in the scope, scale, and cost
of GHG reduction measures and are intended to help applicants structure their applications to
best reflect the cost of their proposed measures and their ability to implement the grant.The
total grant amount requested in an application will determine the tier within which the
application will be evaluated. Applications will be evaluated against other applications within
the same tier.
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Table 1: Grants Ranges and Funding by Tier
Funds Targeted for Anticipated
Tier Grant Ranges Number of Grants
Each Tier to be Awarded
Tier A $200,000,000—$500,000,000 $2 billion 4-10
Tier B $100,000,000—$199,999,999 $1.3 billion 6-13
Tier C $50,000,000—$99,999,999 $0.6 billion 6-12
Tier D $10,000,000—$49,999,999 $0.3 billion 6-30
Tier E $2,000,000—$9,999,999 $0.1 billion 10-50
The actual award amounts, total amount of funding, and number of awards made under each
of the tiers described in this section may differ from the estimated amounts for many reasons
including but not limited to the number of meritorious applications received in each tier,
Agency priorities, and funding availability. In addition, EPA reserves the right to increase or
decrease (including decreasing to zero) the total dollar amount for awards under each tier.
C. Partial Funding
In appropriate circumstances, EPA reserves the right to partially fund applications by funding
discrete portions or phases of proposed GHG reduction measures in overall applications. If EPA
decides to partially fund an application, it will do so in a manner that does not prejudice any
applicants or affect the basis upon which the application, or portion thereof, was evaluated and
selected for award, thereby maintaining the integrity of the competition and selection process.
D. Add°utionai Awards
EPA reserves the right to make additional awards under this solicitation, consistent with Agency
policy and guidance, if additional funding remains or becomes available after the original
selections are made. EPA intends that any additional selections for awards may be made no
later than six months after the original selection decisions. In addition, EPA reserves the right to
reject all applications and make no awards under this announcement or to make fewer awards
than anticipated.
E. Award Funding and Vncrementai/Full Funding
Awards will be fully funded at the start of the grant period. EPA award recipients may incur
allowable costs 90 calendar days before EPA makes the award. Pre-award expenses more than
90 calendar days prior to the date of award require prior approval by EPA. All costs incurred
before EPA makes the award are at the applicant's risk. EPA is under no obligation to reimburse
such costs if for any reason the applicant does not receive a federal award, or if the federal
award is less than anticipated and inadequate to cover such costs. See 2 CFR 1500.9.
F. Period of Performance
The estimated period of performance for awards resulting from this solicitation will be up to
five years.The estimated project start date for awards is October 1, 2024.
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G. Funding Type
Successful applicants will be awarded funding as a grant.
Hl. Eligibility ln-formation
Note: Additional provisions that apply to this section can be found at EPA Solicitation Clauses.
A. Eiigidie Apphcants
Section 137(c)(1) of the CAA states that CPRG implementation grants shall be awarded to
eligible entities to implement plans developed under CPRG planning grants. The eligible entities
under this competition are consistent with assistance listing 66.046 and CAA section 137.
Table 2 describes the eligible applicants for the CPRG implementation grants competition under
this NOFO. In general, entities eligible to apply for an implementation grant under this
announcement are states, municipalities, air pollution control agencies, tribes,13 territories, and
groups thereof. More specifically, states, municipalities, tribes, and territories that directly
received a CPRG planning grant are eligible to apply for an implementation grant. In addition,
municipalities, air pollution control agencies, and tribes that did not directly receive a planning
grant but that seek funding to implement one or more GHG reduction measures that are
included in an applicable PCAP (submitted to EPA by March 1, 2024) are eligible to apply. An
applicable PCAP is one that geographically covers the entity and contains GHG reduction
measures that can be implemented by the entity.
Table 2. Entities Eligible to Apply for CPRG Implementation Grants
Entity Eligible Ineligible
State A state (including the District of Columbia • State agencies (including
(including and Puerto Rico but excluding Florida, state air pollution control
District of Iowa, Kentucky, and South Dakota) can agencies) in Florida, Iowa,
Columbia and apply for funding to implement measures Kentucky, and South
Puerto Rico) included in its PCAP. Eligible applicants are: Dakota
• Lead organizations for state CPRG
planning grants
• Other state agencies (including state air
pollution control agencies),
departments, or other executive
branch-level offices
13 EPA has determined that based on the exclusion of Alaskan Native Corporations(ANCs)from the definition of
"Indian tribe" in section 302(r)of the Clean Air Act that ANCs are not eligible for direct grants from EPA under this
program.ANCs may, however, receive"non-coalition member"subawards from eligible CPRG grantees.
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Entity Eligible Ineligible
Municipality A municipality can apply for funding to • Municipalities and local air
implement measures included in an pollution control agencies
applicable state, MSA, or territorial PCAP. in Florida, Iowa, Kentucky,
Eligible applicants are: and South Dakota that are
• Lead organizations for MSA CPRG not covered by a MSA
planning grants PCAP developed for one of
• Other municipal agencies (including the 12 MSAs in these
local air pollution control agencies), states that received a
departments, or other municipal planning grant
government offices
• Councils of government, metropolitan
planning commissions, or other
regional organizations comprised of
multiple municipalities
Tribe or Tribal A tribe or tribal consortium can apply for • Non federally recognized
Consortium funding to implement measures included tribes
in an applicable tribal, state, or MSA PCAP. • Alaska Native Corporations
Eligible applicants are: • Tribes or tribal consortia
• Lead organizations for tribal CPRG not covered by a state,
planning grants MSA, or tribal PCAP
• Other tribal agencies (including tribal
air pollution control agencies),
departments, or other tribal
government offices or tribal consortia
Territory Each territory covered by CPRG (American
Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam,
and the U.S. Virgin Islands) can apply for
funding to implement measures included
in its PCAP. Eligible applicants are:
• Lead organizations for CPRG planning
grants for one of the territories above
• Other territorial agencies (including
territorial air pollution control
agencies), departments, or other
territorial government offices
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Entity Eligible Ineligible
Coalition of A coalition consisting of two or more
Eligible eligible applicants (including tribal
Applicants consortia, and coalitions of agencies from
states, municipalities, tribes, and/or
territories) can apply to jointly implement
one or more measures included in an
applicable state, MSA, tribal, or territorial
PCAP
Because the State of Florida, State of Iowa, Commonwealth of Kentucky, and State of South
Dakota declined to participate in the planning grant phase of this program, no state agencies,
departments, or other executive branch-level offices in those four states can be eligible
applicants for the CPRG implementation grant phase. Similarly, no municipal government office
or air pollution control agency within those four states is eligible to apply under this NOFO,
except for those municipalities and air agencies covered by PCAPs developed for the following
MSAs:
1. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL Metro Area
2. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area
3. Orlando—Kissimmee—Sanford, FL Metro Area
4. Jacksonville, FL Metro Area
5. North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL Metro Area
6. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA Metro Area
7. Cedar Rapids, IA Metro Area
8. Iowa City, IA Metro Area
9. Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN Metro Area
10. Lexington-Fayette, KY Metro Area
11. Bowling Green, KY Metro Area
12. Rapid City, SD Metro Area.
Note that for tribes, tribal consortia, and territories to be considered eligible applicants for
implementation grants under this general competition NOFO, the relevant tribe, tribal
consortium, or territory that received the CPRG planning grant must have submitted its PCAP to
EPA by March 1, 2024 (the same date that PCAPs are due from states and MSAs). Otherwise,
tribal and territorial PCAPs are due to EPA by April 1, 2024, in advance of the application
deadline for the separate CPRG implementation grant competition reserved for tribes and
territories under Funding Opportunity Number EPA-R-OAR-CPRGT-23-09.
An eligible applicant may apply to this competition either as an individual applicant or as a
"lead applicant" in a coalition. An individual applicant may make subawards to partners
(subrecipients) to carry out a portion of the grant's activities provided that the subawards are
consistent with the grant's terms and conditions and with all applicable requirements, including
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the EPA Subaward Policy. For individual applicants that plan to make subawards to partners,
EPA encourages those applicants to include letters of commitment from such partners.
A coalition is a special type of partnership, also subject to subaward requirements, including the
EPA Subaward Policy. However, for purposes of this grant program, a coalition is a group of two
or more eligible applicants that share a strong and substantial commitment to the proposed
measures (e.g., financially, materially, or operationally) such that withdrawal by any single
member from the coalition would fundamentally alter the design or expected outputs and
outcomes of the proposed measures. Coalition members must demonstrate their commitment
to the coalition and to fulfilling their role to ensure success of the proposed measures through a
signed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). Such a memorandum should include, among other
things, the proposed operating model and roles and responsibilities of all coalition members.
The lead applicant for the coalition must submit the MOA as an attachment as described in
Section IV.B and Appendix E ("Guidelines for a Memorandum of Agreement for a Coalition").
See Section IV.0 for more information about partnership and coalition coverage.
Each eligible applicant is limited to submitting two grant applications: one as the individual
applicant and one as the lead applicant for a coalition. Applicants may participate in more than
one coalition but may only serve as lead applicant for one coalition.
B. Voluntary Cost Sharing or Matching Funds
No cost sharing/matching funds or leveraged resources are required as a condition of eligibility
under this competition. Funds awarded under this program cannot be used to meet the
matching funds requirement under another federal grant program.
C. Threshold Nigibdity Criteria
All applications will be reviewed for eligibility and must meet the eligibility requirements
described in Section III to be considered eligible. If necessary, EPA may contact applicants to
clarify threshold eligibility questions prior to making an eligibility determination. Applicants
deemed ineligible for funding consideration due to the threshold eligibility review or due to a
lack of timely response to EPA inquiries will be notified within 15 calendar days of the
ineligibility determination.
1. Applications must substantially comply with the application submission instructions and
requirements set forth in Section IV or else they will be rejected. Pages in excess of the
page limitations expressed in Section IV.B, including the 25-page limitation for the
workplan, will not be reviewed. Applications should use a legible font type and size.
2. All applications must be submitted through Grants.gov as stated in Sections IV.A and B
(except in the limited circumstances where another mode of submission is specifically
allowed for as explained in Section IV) on or before the application submission deadline
of April 1, 2024, 11:59 PM ET (see Section IV.A). Applicants are responsible for following
the submission instructions in Section IV.A to ensure that the application is timely and
properly submitted. Please note that applicants experiencing technical issues with
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submitting through Grants.gov should follow the instructions provided in Section IV.A,
which include both the requirement to contact Grants.gov and the requirement to email
a full application to EPA at.CPRG@epa.gov prior to the April 1, 2024, deadline.
EPA will only consider accepting applications outside of Grants.gov from applicants that
are able to demonstrate that they are unable to submit through Grants.gov due to
Grants.gov or relevant SAM.gov system issues or for unforeseen exigent circumstances,
such as extreme weather interfering with internet access. Failure of an applicant to
submit prior to the application submission deadline because they did not properly or
timely register in SAM.gov or Grants.gov is not an acceptable reason to justify
acceptance of an application outside of Grants.gov. NOTE: Registering in SAM.gov or
Grants.gov can take a month or more. Applicants are advised to begin their
registration process early so it does not interfere with drafting the application near
the deadline.
3. Applications must support Goal 1, "Tackle the Climate Crisis;" Objective 1.1, "Reduce
Emissions that Cause Climate Change" of EPA's Strategic Plan described in Section I.C.
4. Applications must request EPA assistance funds to implement GHG reduction measures
contained in a PCAP developed under a CPRG planning grant.
5. Applications must request EPA assistance funds within the range of$2 million to $500
million, as specified in Section II.B. Applications that request EPA assistance funds less
than $2 million or in excess of$500 million are not eligible and will not be reviewed.
6. Applications may only be submitted by eligible applicants as described in Section III.A. If
a lead applicant submits an application for a coalition without a Memorandum of
Agreement signed by all eligible applicants participating in the coalition, that application
will be treated as an individual application for the lead applicant (see Threshold
Eligibility Criteria 8).
7. A group of eligible applicants applying as a coalition as defined in Section III.A may not
submit multiple applications for the same set of GHG reduction measures using
different lead applicants (i.e., submitting the same application under different lead
applicants). In the event that EPA receives more than one such application, EPA will
review the most recent application submitted and will disregard all others.
8. An eligible applicant as defined in Section III.A may submit one application as the
individual applicant and one application as the lead applicant for a coalition. In the
event that an applicant exceeds these limits, EPA will contact the applicant prior to
review to determine which application(s) to withdraw from the competition. If the
applicant does not respond to EPA within two business days of being contacted, EPA will
review the last application(s) submitted and will disregard all others.
Oa VneiigNe Costs and Activities
All expenses must meet the allowability requirements in 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart E and
applicable provisions of 2 CFR Part 1500. To be considered eligible, costs must be necessary and
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reasonable to implement the GHG reduction measures described in the application.
Applications that include ineligible expenses are ineligible to receive funding for such costs, and
inclusion of ineligible expenses may render the full application unsuitable for funding.
Successful applications for this program must focus on the implementation of PCAPs for states,
MSAs, tribes, and territories to reduce climate pollution through GHG reduction measures and
include the required elements and qualities outlined in Section IV.B. If an application is
submitted that includes any ineligible tasks or activities, that portion of the application will be
ineligible for funding and may, depending on the extent to which it affects the integrity of the
application, render the entire application ineligible for funding. Applications that include
measures not considered to be GHG reduction measures, and those that do not include
elements required in the application, may be considered ineligible for funding for this reason.
Using CPRG funds to aid regulated entities (e.g., subaward from a state to private entity) to
comply with EPA regulatory requirements is not an eligible activity under this program.
Applicants may seek funding for projects outside the scope of this grant program by applying
for federal grant programs better tailored to their needs. Federal BIL and IRA funding
opportunities for which applicants to this program may be eligible can be found here or at
Grants.gov.
W. Application and Submission Ors-F rm tion
Note: Additional provisions that apply to this section can be found at EPA Solicitation Clauses.
A. How to Register to Appiy for Grants Under This Competition
Note: The registration process can take a month or more. EPA advises applicants to start the
process as soon as possible so that it does not overlap or interfere with finalizing the
application.
Applicants should visit How to Register to Apply for Grants for additional information. All EPA
grant applications must be submitted online, except in limited circumstances. Organizations
must be registered in two government systems to apply for EPA grants:
1. The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) registers organizations to conduct
business with the U.S. Government, which includes federal grants.
2. Grants.gov is the official system for managing all federal grant applications.
These two systems share information. Together, they provide access to everything needed to
identify federal grant opportunities and to complete the online application process.
Note that individuals access both systems through a single user account set up in Login.gov.
Creating a Login.gov account is easy. If the applicant does not have a Login.gov account, they
will be prompted to create one when they register with SAM.gov or Grants.gov. Learn more
about Login.gov.
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If the applicant has done business with the federal government previously, they can and should
check their entity status using their government issued Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) to
determine if their registration is active. SAM.gov requires entities to renew their registration
every 365 days to keep it active. Organizations should ensure that their SAM.gov registration
includes a current e-Business (EBiz) Point of Contact (POC) name and email address. The EBiz
POC is critical for Grants.gov registration and system functionality. If the point of contact has
changed, the applicant may need to contact the Federal Service Desk for help with their
SAM.gov account: (866) 606-8220. The Federal Service Desk hours of operation are Monday—
Friday Sam —8pm ET.
Please note that SAM.gov registration is different than obtaining a UEI only. Obtaining a UEI
only validates the applicant's organization's legal business name and address. Please review the
Federal Service Desk's Frequently Asked Questions document for additional details.
Follow these steps to register to apply for EPA grants. Start the registration process early. The
process can take a month or more. Errors or inconsistencies in registration in the two systems
can prolong the process. Applicants are encouraged to start the registration process before
beginning the application. Applicants that have registered in SAM.gov in the past should check
their registration status at least a month before applying under this competition.
Step :1. Register the Organization in SAIM.gov
Organizations must register with SAM.gov to obtain a UEI, which is a 12-character alphanumeric
identifier assigned to each unique organization. There is no fee for registering with SAM.gov
and registration must be renewed annually.
Registration in SAM.gov requires providing assertions, representations and certifications, and
other information so that the federal government can verify the existence and uniqueness of
the organization. Follow these steps to get started:
1. Go to the SAM.gov Entity Registration page. Review the "Before You Get Started"
section and download the Entity Registration Checklist to help prepare.
2. Click the "Get Started" button when ready. Applicants may be prompted to accept the
usage terms and sign in through Login.gov. If necessary, click the "Get Started" button
again after signing in.
3. Applicants will be prompted to choose what they want to do. Most grant applicants will
select the option to "Register for Financial Assistance Awards Only."
4. Select the appropriate option and click the "Next" button.
5. Proceed through the registration process by answering the questions and providing the
necessary information.
Organizations will need to designate an EBiz POC. The EBiz POC is likely to be the organization's
chief financial officer or authorizing official. There can be only one EBiz POC for each unique
organization. The EBiz POC will:
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• Manage the SAM.gov account and login.
• Set up the Grants.gov profile for the organization (see Step 2 below).
• Oversee all activities for the organization within Grants.gov.
• Assign all roles in Grants.gov for individuals from the organization who will be involved
in applying for grants, including the Authorized Organization Representative (AOR),
Expanded AOR roles, Workspace Manager, and Custom roles (see Step 3 below).
Note that the EBiz POC does not submit grant proposals for the organization. Proposals are
submitted by the AOR in Grants.gov. After the information submitted through the registration
process is authenticated, the EBiz POC will receive an email from SAM.gov indicating that the
registration is active.
Contact the Federal Service Desk for help with the applicant's SAM.gov account, to resolve
technical issues, or chat with a help desk agent: (866) 606-8220. The Federal Service Desk hours
of operation are Monday— Friday Sam —8pm ET.
Once the applicant's SAM.gov account is active, the applicant must register in Grants.gov.
Grants.gov will electronically receive the applicant's organization information, such as EBiz POC
email address and UEI.
Step 2. Create a User Account and Applicant Profile in Grants.gov
After obtaining a UEI, an organization must create an applicant profile in Grants.gov.
The EBiz POC will set up the applicant profile in 2 steps:
1. Create a user account in Grants.gov with the same email address used by the EBiz POC
in SAM.gov. The email address is used to match the EBiz POC from SAM.gov to
G ra nts.gov.
2. Create the applicant profile in Grants.gov using the UEI obtained from SAM.gov.
Grants.gov registration is FREE. If the applicant has never applied for a federal grant before,
they should review the Grants.gov Applicant Registration instructions. As part of the Grants.gov
registration process, the EBiz POC is the only person that can affiliate and assign applicant roles
to members of an organization. In addition, at least one person must be assigned as an AOR.
Only person(s) with the AOR role can submit applications in Grants.gov. Please review the Intro
to Grants.gov - Understanding User Roles and Learning Workspace - User Roles and Workspace
Actions for details on this important process. Applicants need to ensure that the AOR who
submits the application through Grants.gov and whose UEI is listed on the application is an AOR
for the applicant listed on the application. Additionally, the UEI listed on the application must
be registered to the applicant organization's SAM.gov account. If not, the application may be
deemed ineligible.
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Contact Grants.gov for assistance at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov to resolve
technical issues with Grants.gov. Applicants who are outside the U.S. at the time of submittal
and are not able to access the toll-free number may reach a Grants.gov representative by
calling 1-606-545-5035. The Grants.gov Support Center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week, excluding federal holidays.
Step 3. Create Indiiviiduall Grants.gov Accounts for Organization Mernbeirs
There is no fee for registering with Grants.gov. Each member of the organization who will
participate in the online grant application process needs to register an individual account on
G ra nts.gov.
1. Go to the Grants.gov registration page.
2. Complete the form, which includes specifying a username and password. This username
and password are used to create the Grants.gov account. Applicants will be prompted to
link the Grants.gov account to their Login.gov account.
3. Associate the applicant's individual account with the organization's UEI. The applicant
will also enter the organization's Profile Name and the applicant's Job Title.
The organization's EBiz POC can delegate administrative roles to other Grants.gov users
associated with the UEI, as necessary. Learn more about managing roles in Grants.gov.
Step 4. Learn How to Use Workspace in Grants.gov
Workspace is the application in Grants.gov that an organization's grant team uses when
applying for federal grants. Workspace is a role-based tool, in which the user's assigned role
controls permissions to perform specific actions, such as accessing and editing application
forms. As noted in Step 3 above, the EBiz POC has the initial responsibility to assign roles to
individuals.
The core roles include:
• Expanded AOR: has the most privileges.
• Standard AOR: allows user to submit the final application and perform other actions.
• Workspace Manager: the minimum role required to create a workspace and begin work
on an application.
Custom roles can also be created. Becoming familiar with Grants.gov Workspace roles and
understanding the process will help applicants be better prepared to submit applications.The
videos on this page are just two of many Grants.gov training resources to help applicants get
started.
If the applicant's organization has no access to the internet or access is very limited, the
applicant may request an exception by following the procedures outlined in Exceptions to the
Grants.gov Submission Requirement website. Please note that the request must be received at
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least 15 calendar days before the application due date to allow enough time to negotiate
alternative submission methods.
B. Apphcation Process
To begin the application process under this grant announcement, go to Grants.gov and click the
"Search Grants" tab. Search the opportunity number associated with this opportunity— EPA-R-
OAR-CPRGI-23-07. Once the opportunity has been selected, click the red "Apply" button at the
top of the "View Grant Opportunity" page.
The electronic submission of applications to this funding opportunity must be made by an
official representative of the organization who has been registered as an AOR and is authorized
by the organization to sign applications for federal financial assistance. If the submit button is
grayed out, it may be because an individual does not have the appropriate role to submit for
their organization. Contact the organization's EBiz POC or contact Grants.gov for assistance at
1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
Applicants need to ensure that the AOR who submits the application through Grants.gov and
whose UEI is listed on the application is an AOR for the applicant listed on the application,
specifically on the SF-424. Additionally, the UEI listed on the application must be registered to
the applicant organization's SAM.gov account. If not, the application may be deemed ineligible.
Applications submitted through Grants.gov will be time and date stamped electronically. Please
note that successful submission of the application through Grants.gov does not necessarily
mean the application is eligible for award. Any application submitted after the application's
deadline will be deemed ineligible and not be considered.
Technical Issues with Submission
If applicants experience technical issues during the submission of an application that they are
unable to resolve, follow these procedures before the application deadline of April 1, 2024 at
11:59 PM ET:
• Contact Grants.gov Support Center before the application deadline.
• Document the Grants.gov ticket/case number.
• Send an email with "EPA-R-OAR-CPRGI-23-07" in the subject line to CPRG@epa. ov
before April 1, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET and include the following:
o Grants.gov ticket/case number(s)
o Description of the issue
o The entire application package in PDF format.
Without this information, EPA may not be able to consider applications submitted outside of
Grants.gov. Any application submitted after the application deadline will be deemed ineligible
and not be considered.
Please note that successful submission through Grants.gov or email does not necessarily mean
the application is eligible for award.
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EPA will make decisions concerning acceptance of each application submitted outside of
Grants.gov on a case-by-case basis. EPA will only consider accepting applications that were
unable to submit through Grants.gov due to Grants.gov or relevant SAM.gov system issues or
for unforeseen exigent circumstances, such as extreme weather interfering with internet
access. Failure of an applicant to submit prior to the application submission deadline because
they did not properly or timely register in SAM.gov or Grants.gov is not an acceptable reason to
justify acceptance of an application outside of Grants.gov.
1. Application Materials
The following forms and documents are required under this announcement. See Appendix D for
an application checklist.
Mandatory Documents
• Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance. Please note that the
organizational Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) must be included on the SF-424.
• Standard Form 424A, Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs
• EPA Form 4700-4, Pre-Award Compliance Review Report. See EPA's Applicant Tips for
completing this form.
• EPA Form 5700-54, Key Contacts Form
• Project Narrative Attachment Form, Project Narrative, prepared as described in Section
IV.B.2 below, including the following:
o Cover page
o Workplan (up to 25 pages)
o Budget narrative (optional budget spreadsheet and up to 10 additional pages of
descriptive budget narrative)
o Technical appendix that explains the assumptions and methodology for
determining the estimated GHG emission reductions for each measure (up to 10
additional pages). See Appendix C.
• Grants.gov Lobbying Form
• Other Attachments Form — Use this form to attach the following mandatory documents:
o PDF copy of the applicable PCAP(s) serving as the basis for the application
o For coalition applications: Memorandum of Agreement signed by all coalition
members. See Appendix E (no page limit).
o List of Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST) Census tract IDs or
EPA's EJScreen Census block group IDs for each community that may be affected
by a proposed measure in the application.
Optional Documents
• Standard Form LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities.
(Note: To submit the optional documents listed below, use the "Other Attachments" form
identified under the "Mandatory Documents" tab in Grants.gov.)
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• Optional GHG emission reduction calculations spreadsheet that provides the GHG
emission reduction calculations for each measure (no page limit). See Appendix C.
• Optional budget spreadsheet for budget narrative (no page limit).
• Team biographies. Resumes or curriculum vitae for key staff, managers, and any other
key personnel. If submitted, this should be referenced under Section 6.0 of the
workplan.
• Letters of commitment. Letters that demonstrate strong, long-term involvement
throughout the project from project partners are encouraged. Letters should specifically
indicate how project partners and supporting organizations, including applicable labor
organizations, will participate in or directly assist in the design and performance of the
project. Letters should also explain how obtaining support from project partners will
allow the applicant to more effectively perform the project. Letters should be addressed
to the applicant organization and should be included as attachments to the application.
Partners should not submit letters directly to EPA.
When saving application files, please ensure that the following characters are not included in
the file names: — "#% & * : < > ?/\{ }. Including these characters may cause problems with
application files.
Applications submitted through Grants.gov will be time and date stamped electronically. If
applicants wish to confirm receipt of their application from EPA (not from Grants.gov), please
contact CPRG@epa.gov within 30 days of the close of this solicitation.
The organization's AOR must submit the complete application electronically to EPA through
Grants.gov no later than April 1, 2024, 11:59 PM ET.
2. Project Narrative Instructions, Format, and Content
The "project narrative" for the set of GHG reduction measures included in the application
should substantially comply with the instructions, format, and content described below. It
should also address the evaluation criteria in Section V.A of this NOFO. The project narrative
should include a cover page and workplan. The workplan must not exceed a maximum of 25
pages. Pages in excess of the 25-page limit for the workplan will not be reviewed. EPA
recommends applicants use the Calibri font, a font size of 11, and 1-inch margins. Applicants
must submit the following documents, either in the same or different file as the cover page and
workplan:
• Budget narrative (optional budget spreadsheet and up to 10 additional pages of
descriptive budget narrative), and
• Technical appendix that explains the assumptions and methodology for developing the
estimated GHG emissions reductions associated with the measures (up to 10 additional
pages).
The budget narrative and technical appendix do not count toward the 25-page limit for the
workplan.
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Optional supporting materials can be submitted as attachments and are not included in the 25-
page limit for the workplan. Supporting materials should be submitted using the "Other
Attachments" form, as described in Section IV.13.1.
Applicants should ensure that their narratives are written clearly using understandable terms.
Doing so will help ensure that EPA's evaluation team members understand the purpose,
outputs, and outcomes of the overall project.
Cover Page
The cover page serves as an application summary and does not count toward the 25-page limit
for the workplan. The cover page should include the following information:
• Applicant Information
o Applicant organization
o Primary contact name, phone number, and email address
• Type of Application: individual application or coalition application
o If applying as the lead applicant for a coalition, provide list of other coalition
members.
• Funding Requested:Total CPRG implementation grant funding requested.
• Application Title
• Brief Description of GHG Measures: Describe each GHG reduction measure contained in
the application (1-2 sentences each).
• Sector(s): Indicate the sector(s) associated with the GHG reduction measures included in
the application: industry; electric power; transportation; commercial and residential
buildings; agriculture/natural and working lands; waste and materials management; or,
other.
• Expected Total Cumulative GHG Emission Reductions: Identify the total cumulative
GHG emission reductions in metric tons for the measures in the application for the
period 2025 through 2030, and for the period 2025 through 2050.
• Location(s): List the primary location(s) where the GHG reduction measures will be
implemented (e.g., city and state).
• Applicable PCAP Reference(s): Provide references to applicable PCAP(s) under which
each GHG reduction measure is covered (including PCAP lead organization, PCAP title,
PCAP website link, list of GHG reduction measures, and PCAP page numbers).
EPA has provided an example Cover Page on the posting for this NOFO on Grants.gov. Use of
this example Cover Page is optional.
Workplan
Applicants must ensure that the workplan addresses the evaluation criteria in Section V.A.
Applicants should use the section and subsection numbers and headings below which
correspond with the evaluation criteria in Section V.A. The workplan should be written clearly
using understandable terms. EPA has provided an optional workplan outline on the posting for
this NOFO on Grants.gov.
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Section 1: Overall Project Summary and Approach (45 possible points)
a. Description of GHG Reduction Measures (20 possible points)
Provide a detailed description of each of the proposed GHG reduction measures to be
undertaken, consistent with Section I.B. These descriptions should include the major
features, tasks, and milestones for each measure. The application should also explain
how these features, tasks, and milestones will ensure success of the measures. The
application should also describe underlying assumptions and risks associated with those
features, tasks, and milestones. At a minimum, the application should discuss risks that
could reasonably lead to delays or interruptions in the development or implementation
of a GHG reduction measure or could impact its effectiveness. The application should
discuss the extent to which GHG emission reductions may be affected by these risks. If
the application is from a coalition of eligible applicants, it should briefly describe the
role(s) and responsibilities of each coalition member in the project design and
implementation. The application should also include an explanation of how each GHG
reduction measure included in the application relates to a GHG reduction measure
included in the relevant PCAP(s), why each measure was selected as a priority, and a
description of how each measure will meet the goals of the CPRG program. Applications
may include additional key information in Section La of the workplan not otherwise
covered in another section of the application.
b. Demonstration of Funding Need (10 possible points)
Applicants must demonstrate a strong need for CPRG implementation funding that is
unmet by other funding sources. Applicants should explain if and how they have
explored the availability of other federal and state grants, tax incentives, and other
funding sources to implement their GHG reduction measures and why these sources are
not sufficient. The application should include a list of federal and non-federal funding
sources (e.g., EPA's GHG Reduction Fund Solar for All program) that the applicant has
applied for, secured, and/or will secure to implement the GHG reduction measures, if
applicable. For GHG reduction measures for which the applicant has secured partial
funding, which may include tax incentives, the applicant should explain why CPRG funds
are also needed. Applicants should review funding opportunities on the White House BIL
Guidebook and IRA websites prior to applying under this announcement.
c. Transformative Impact (15 possible points)
Applicants should describe the extent to which the proposed GHG reduction measures
have the potential to create transformative opportunities or impacts that can lead to
significant additional GHG emission reductions. Transformative impacts could include:
• Pioneering, replicable, and scalable policies or programs to increase the
deployment of existing GHG emission reduction technologies or mitigation
approaches;
• GHG emission reductions from hard-to-abate sectors where GHG emission
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reduction measures are not widely adopted; or,
• Market transformations that accelerate the deployment and market adoption of
emerging GHG emission reduction technologies or practices.
Section 2: Impact of GHG Reduction Measures (60 possible points)
Applications should describe the magnitude of both near-term and long-term cumulative GHG
emission reductions, the relative cost-effectiveness of those reductions, and the
reasonableness and quality of the assumptions and calculations used to determine the
reductions and cost-effectiveness of those reductions.
Applicants should provide quantitative totals of estimated GHG emission reductions in terms of
metric tons of CO2-equivalent, calculated using the global warming potentials in the IPCC's Fifth
Assessment Report (see Appendix B of this NOFO). The application should include estimated
reductions for the following GHGs, as relevant, for each GHG reduction measure: carbon
dioxide, hydrofluorocarbons, methane, nitrous oxide, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur
hexafluoride.
For applications that include multiple GHG reduction measures, applicants should provide
individual calculations, explanations, and documentation for each GHG reduction measure.
Applications should also include the cumulative total amount of estimated CO2-equivalent
emission reductions and overall cost-effectiveness for the entire suite of GHG reduction
measures (see Appendix Q.
Applications should only quantify emission reductions that will occur as a result of EPA's CPRG
implementation grant funding. If CPRG funding represents a fraction of the total funding for a
GHG measure, the total estimated GHG emission reductions should be scaled by the same
fraction in order to quantify GHG emission reductions associated with CPRG funding. In other
words:
Quantified GHG reductions from CPRG funding = [(Requested CPRG funding)/(Total
funding to implement measure)] x(Total estimated GHG reductions of measure)
Quantified reductions should not include those that would already occur because of federal,
state, tribal, territorial, local and/or other regulatory requirements or other funding sources.
a. Magnitude of GHG Reductions from 2025 through 2030 (20 possible points)
Applications should describe the magnitude of cumulative GHG emission reductions and
the durability of the reductions that will be achieved through implementation of each
GHG reduction measure for the period 2025 through 2030. Emission reductions should
be estimated for the period 2025 through 2030 on a cumulative basis. For each GHG
reduction measure, applicants should provide estimated metric tons of CO2-equivalent
emission reductions resulting from the measure. Applicants should also provide the sum
total of GHG reductions resulting from all measures in the application. In describing the
durability of the GHG emission reductions, applicants should discuss the extent to which
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the measures will result in a permanent reduction in cumulative GHG emissions.
b. Magnitude of GHG Reductions from 2025 through 2050 (10 possible points)
Applications should describe the magnitude of cumulative GHG emission reductions and
the durability of the reductions that will be achieved through implementation of each
GHG reduction measures for the period 2025 through 2050. Emission reductions should
be estimated for the period 2025 through 2050 on a cumulative basis. For each GHG
reduction measure, applicants should provide estimated metric tons of CO2-equivalent
emission reductions resulting from the measure. Applicants should also provide the sum
total of GHG reductions resulting from all measures in the application. In describing the
durability of the GHG emission reductions, applicants should discuss the extent to which
the measures will result in a permanent reduction in cumulative GHG emissions.
c. Cost Effectiveness of GHG Reductions (15 possible points)
Applications should include information demonstrating the cost effectiveness of the
GHG reductions anticipated from the measures included in the application. Applicants
should include a calculation of the requested CPRG implementation grant dollars
divided by the quantified GHG emission reductions for the period 2025-2030 calculated
to meet criterion 2.a for the set of measures included in the application. For applications
with more than one GHG reduction measure, the quantified emission reductions of all
measures should be added together before conducting the calculation. Applicants may
also provide a qualitative narrative explaining any factors that affect the measures' cost-
effectiveness (e.g., sector dynamics, expected beneficiaries of the measures, prevailing
costs in the implementation areas, or other circumstances). In other words:
Cost effectiveness of GHG reductions = (Requested CPRG funding)/ (Sum of
Quantified GHG reductions from CPRG funding from 2025-2030)
d. Documentation of GHG Reduction Assumptions (15 possible points)
Applicants must provide a technical appendix, along with the project narrative,
demonstrating the reasonableness of their GHG emission reduction estimates. The
technical appendix should explain the methodology and assumptions used by the
applicant for developing the estimated GHG emission reductions associated with each
measure (up to 10 additional pages). EPA will not review any technical appendix pages
in excess of 10 pages. The requirements of this document are explained in Appendix C.
For each GHG reduction measure, applications should demonstrate the quality,
thoroughness, reasonableness, and comprehensiveness of the methodology,
assumptions, and calculations described for developing the estimated GHG emission
reductions. In the technical appendix, annual GHG emission reduction estimates should
also be provided for each measure, in addition to cumulative GHG emission reductions.
These annual and cumulative estimates should be provided for two time periods: 2025-
2030 and 2025-2050. The application should document the method for estimating GHG
emission reductions, including the basis for emission scenarios, relevant assumptions,
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and models or methods used and any uncertainties in these calculations. Applicants
should use the latest available information, whenever possible, including the latest
enacted federal, state, tribal, territorial, local, and/or other requirements and policies,
where applicable.
All applicants should provide measure-specific assumptions and data elements needed
to calculate GHG emission reductions. The rigor of the methodology and assumptions
used in GHG emission reduction calculations should be commensurate with the level of
funding requested in the application.
Applicants may provide an optional GHG emission reduction calculations spreadsheet
that includes information on the quantification used to calculate the anticipated
emission reductions for each GHG reduction measure.The GHG emission reduction
calculations spreadsheet does not have a page limit.
Both the technical appendix and GHG emission reduction calculations will not count
toward the 25-page limit for the workplan.
Section 3: Environmental Results—Outputs, Outcomes, and Performance Measures (30
possible points)
a. Expected Outputs and Outcomes (10 possible points)
Applicants should identify the expected outputs and outcomes (see Section I.C) for each
GHG reduction measure. Specific outputs and outcomes should be provided and may
include short- and longer-term activities. At a minimum, applicants must list GHG
emission reductions as outcomes. Furthermore, for measures that are reasonably
expected to have direct co-pollutant (e.g., CAPs and/or HAPs) emissions changes,
applicants should also list CAP and/or HAP emissions reduced in general and in low-
income and disadvantaged communities as expected outcomes. While applicants are
expected to quantify GHG reductions, EPA does not expect applicants to quantify CAP
and/or HAP emission reductions in their application.
Grant recipients will be required to track progress toward achieving these specific
outcomes, as discussed in Section VI.B.
b. Performance Measures and Plan (10 possible points)
Applicants should describe the proposed performance measures that will be the
mechanism to track, measure, and report progress toward achieving the expected
outputs and outcomes for each GHG reduction measure. Applicants should describe
their plan for tracking and measuring progress toward achieving the expected outputs
and outcomes established in Section 3.a of the workplan and explain how the results of
each GHG reduction measure will be evaluated. This should include details on the
approach to quantify and disclose the actual GHG emission reductions and associated
CAP and HAP changes (if applicable) accomplished by each GHG measure.
c. Authorities, Implementation Timeline, and Milestones (10 possible points)
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The applicant should describe the parties responsible for implementing each GHG
reduction measure, including roles and responsibilities for each party, including sub-
awardees (including other members of a coalition), contractors, and other entities,
whose cooperation is necessary for success of the measures. Applicants should also
articulate which party or parties have the authority to carry out each proposed measure
or, in the case where they do not currently have authority, provide a clear plan and
timeline to obtain it during the grant period. Applicants should also list all other entities
whose cooperation or participation is necessary for GHG reduction measure
implementation.
Applicants should include a detailed implementation timeline for each GHG reduction
measure included in the application, including milestones for completing specific tasks
by the end of the grant period, such as quality assurance project plans, bidding,
procurement, installation, and reporting, along with estimated dates. Applicants should
account for semi-annual and final report preparation in the project timeline.
Section 4: Low-Income and Disadvantaged Communities (35 possible points)
Applications should include GHG measures that are designed to deliver benefits and/or avoid
disbenefits to low-income and disadvantaged communities and should demonstrate ongoing
meaningful engagement with those communities.
a. Community Benefits (25 possible points)
Applications should discuss and quantify, where possible, direct and indirect benefits
and potential disbenefits to low-income and disadvantaged communities. Applicants
should use the definition of low-income and disadvantaged communities as provided in
Section I.B. Only communities qualifying as low-income and disadvantaged communities
according to EPA's IRA definition and the benefits associated with those communities
will be considered under this evaluation criterion. The application should also
thoroughly describe any anticipated negative impacts to low-income and disadvantaged
communities and concrete strategies for mitigating those risks.
Applicants are required to include a list of the CEJST Census tract IDs or EPA's EJScreen
Census block group IDs and name of the relevant jurisdiction (e.g., city, town, etc.) for
areas that may be affected by the proposed GHG reduction measures.14 This required
attachment to the application will not count towards the 25-page limit for the workplan.
See Sections 1.13 and W.B.
Furthermore, applications should clearly identify a plan and process for continuing to
assess, quantify, and report benefits and avoided disbenefits to these communities,
including co-pollutant impacts (e.g., CAP and HAP emission reductions), throughout the
grant period. Grant recipients will be required to submit to EPA an analysis of these
14 EPA will use this information in determining the"degree to which greenhouse gas air pollution is projected to be
reduced in total and with respect to low-income and disadvantaged communities,"consistent with section
137(c)(2)of the Clean Air Act.
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benefits (see Section VI.B).
In some cases, GHG reduction measures may benefit low-income and disadvantaged
communities in a broad geographic area. For instance, a state-wide program may
benefit all such communities within the state. Furthermore, GHG reduction measures
implemented in a geographic region may provide co-pollution benefits to downwind
communities outside of their jurisdiction. In these cases, applicants should list the
communities reasonably expected to be impacted.
Examples of expected direct and indirect benefits to these communities from GHG
reduction measures could include:
• Direct and indirect benefits from mitigating climate impacts (e.g., reduced risk of
wildfires, drought, extreme weather events, and/or sea level rise);
• Increased resilience to climate change from GHG reduction measures that have
both GHG reduction benefits and climate adaptation benefits (e.g., heat island
mitigation strategies help reduce GHG emissions by reducing energy demand
and help reduce health impacts due to extreme heat);
• Improved public health resulting from reductions in co-pollutants (e.g., CAPs,
such as NOx, ozone, PM2.5, and HAPs), such as reductions in new asthma cases
and reductions in hospital admissions and emergency department visits;
• Creation of high-quality jobs and new workforce training opportunities in low-
income and disadvantaged communities with an emphasis on expanding
opportunities for individuals that face barriers to employment;
• Improved access to services and amenities;
• Decreased energy costs and improved energy resilience;
• Reduced noise pollution;
• New green space and/or community beautification;
• Increased access to transportation alternatives;
• Improved housing quality, comfort, and safety; and/or,
• Other benefits identified during consultation with residents of low-income and
disadvantaged communities.
Regarding creation of high-quality jobs and training opportunities, applications may
request funding to be used for high-quality workforce development activities tied to a
proposed measure that benefit individuals in low-income and disadvantaged
communities. Workforce development can be a community benefit through its creation
of equitable career pathways and training opportunities. Specifically, this includes
preparing individuals for high-quality, middle-skill career pathways that enable
economic mobility, rather than short-term, low-wage jobs.This could involve using high-
quality training models, such as:
• Pre-apprenticeship programs with connections to one or more Registered
Apprenticeship Programs;
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• Registered Apprenticeship Programs;
• Joint Labor-Management Training Programs;
• Paid internships; and/or,
• Partnerships with community colleges that award an industry-recognized
credential.
Workforce development programs should have a strategy for including individuals with
barriers to employment and can request funding for case management and supportive
services, such as childcare and transportation, for participants to address common
barriers. Applicants are strongly encouraged to collaborate with partners with expertise
in job quality and workforce development on this portion of the application. This may
include partnering with a state Department of Labor or state or local workforce board.
Applicants are also strongly encouraged to partner with worker representatives,
including labor unions or worker centers, to promote worker-centric, high-quality
workforce development opportunities.
EPA provides a technical reference document for developing a low-income and
disadvantaged communities benefits analysis here.
b. Community Engagement (10 possible points)
Community engagement through meaningful involvement means people have an
opportunity to participate in decisions about activities that may affect their
environment and/or health; the public's contribution can influence the regulatory
agency's decision; community concerns will be considered in the decision-making
process; and, decision makers will seek out and facilitate the involvement of those
potentially affected. Applicants should provide a qualitative discussion of:
1. How input by low-income and disadvantaged communities has been
incorporated into this application; and
2. How meaningful engagement with low-income and disadvantaged communities
will be continuously included in the development and implementation of the
GHG reduction measures throughout the life of this grant. Applicants should
specify how they plan to ensure early and consistent inclusion of various
linguistic, cultural, institutional, geographic, and other perspectives throughout
project development and implementation.
Letters of commitment should be included in the application as an attachment if
applicable and will not count toward the 25-page workplan page limit; see Section IV.B.
These letters of commitment should describe the partners' support for and/or
involvement with the project.
Grant recipients will be expected to report on their community engagement and, as
applicable, their strategy for mitigating environmental risks (see Section VI.B).
Examples of meaningful community involvement could include, but are not limited to:
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• Developing an outreach and engagement strategy; promoting the use of a wide
variety of techniques to create early, frequent, and continuing opportunities for
community engagement;
• Creating a transparent planning process that also provides opportunity for early
risk mitigation;
• Holding community consultations or public input meetings;
• Providing a publicly accessible list of all upcoming community engagement
opportunities (e.g., listening sessions, outreach, questions and answers sessions,
door-to-door visits, and community meetings);
• Creating a community work group or advisory board made up of community
members;
• Having a community-elected member(s) on the planning and project team;
and/or,
• Getting community feedback on local benefits and prioritizing what they value
most.
Section 5:Job Quality (5 possible points)
In alignment with Executive Order 14082: Implementation of the Energy and Infrastructure
Provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, EPA is committed to using IRA investments,
including the CPRG program, to support the creation of high-quality, family-sustaining jobs with
the free and fair choice to join a union. This includes an emphasis on the quality of jobs, not just
the number of jobs created by these federal investments.
Applications should describe concrete, specific strategies to ensure CPRG implementation grant
funds and the implementation of the GHG reduction measures generate high-quality jobs with
a diverse, highly skilled workforce and support "high road" labor practices. Job quality should
be thought of expansively and should consider opportunities to incorporate strong labor
standards for all partners involved in implementing the GHG reduction measures, including
contractors, sub-contractors, and sub-awardees. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review
the eight Good Jobs Principles developed by the U.S. Department of Labor and Department of
Commerce and the Good Jobs Toolkit when developing their application.
If an applicant does not believe this job quality criterion is relevant for their proposed
measures, they should indicate this in the application and provide a clear justification (e.g., a
targeted policy measure using the applicant's existing government workforce may not be
expected to create new job opportunities directly).
Examples of strategies include, but are not limited to:
• Clear commitments to paying at least the median area income for all workers (where
prevailing wage is not required by law);
• Requiring employers, including contractors and subcontractors, to provide family-
sustaining benefits and retirement contributions;
• Employees are represented by a collective bargaining agreement;
• Formal partnerships with labor organizations and other workers' rights groups;
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• Clear examples of how you will protect employees' rights to freely and fairly join a union
and collectively bargain, such as agreeing to voluntary recognition/ majority sign-up and
requiring participating contractors to commit to remaining neutral in union organizing
and operations;
• Use of Project Labor Agreements or Community Workforce Agreements on construction
projects;15
• Incorporating labor and job quality standards into procurement activities associated
with the measure;
• Health and safety plans that are developed in conjunction with workers, including anti-
harassment training for workers and management, OSHA training to minimize
workplace hazards (e.g., OSHA 10 and OSHA 30), and supplemental health and safety
training as needed;
• Use of Registered Apprenticeship labor to expand the pool of highly skilled workers
(e.g., a commitment to using qualified apprentices for at least 10% of the total labor
hours on a project);
• Use of second-chance hiring policies, or the practice of hiring individuals with a criminal
record, to expand opportunity for individuals with justice-system involvement;
• Benchmarks and goals to hire individuals from disadvantaged communities, in alignment
with applicable law;
• Providing supportive services, such as childcare and transportation assistance, for
employees that need them; and/or,
• Promoting stable, predictable employment through minimizing the use of temporary or
contract workers, and an explanation of how workers will be properly classified.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to collaborate with partners with expertise in job quality
and labor standards for this component of the application, such as their state Department of
Labor and labor unions. Applicants may attach any letters of commitment from applicable labor
organizations including unions and other workers' rights groups they plan to partner with as
optional attachments (does not contribute to the workplan 25-page limit).
Section 6: Programmatic Capability and Past Performance (30 possible points)
Applicants to all EPA grants must report on programmatic capability and past performance from
federally funded or non-federally funded assistance agreements. If the applicant does not have
any relevant or available past performance or past reporting information, they should indicate
this in the application.
a. Past Performance (10 possible points)
Submit a list of up to five federally funded or non-federally funded assistance
agreements that the applicant is performing or has performed within the last three
years. Assistance agreements include federal grants and cooperative agreements, but
15 Executive Order 14063, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects, February 4,2022,
h-ttps://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/02/04/executive-order-on-use-of-project-
Iabor-agreements-for-federal-construction-projects/.
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not federal contracts. These assistance agreements should be awards made directly to
the applicant. For each of these agreements, include:
• Project title
• Assistance agreement number (if applicable)
• Federal funding agency and assistance listing number (formerly known as the
CFDA number) (if applicable)
• Brief description of the agreement (no more than two sentences)
• Contact from organization that funded the assistance agreement.
Include a discussion of whether and, if so, how the applicant was able to successfully
complete and manage the listed agreements.
b. Reporting Requirements (10 possible points)
For each of the assistance agreements listed, the applicant should describe their history
of meeting the reporting requirements under the agreement(s). This should include:
• Whether the applicant submitted acceptable interim and/or final reports under
those agreements;
• The extent to which the applicant adequately and timely reported on its progress
toward achieving the expected outputs and outcomes under those agreements;
and,
• If progress was not being made, whether the applicant adequately reported why
not.
Note: In evaluating applicants under the past performance criteria in 6.a and 6.b, EPA
will consider the information provided by the applicant and may also consider relevant
information from other sources, including information from EPA files and from
current/prior grantors (e.g., to verify and/or supplement the information provided by
the applicant).
c. Staff Expertise (10 possible points)
The applicant should include information on their organization, including a description
of the staff's knowledge, expertise, qualifications, and resources, and/or the ability to
obtain them, to successfully achieve the proposed project's goals and GHG reduction
measures. Biographical sketches, including resumes or curriculum vitae for key staff,
managers, and any other key personnel can be included as an optional project team
biography attachment, as listed in Section IV.B. The optional attachment does not count
towards the 25-page limit of the workplan.
Section 7: Budget (45 possible points)
Applicants must submit a budget narrative attached to their project narrative (including an
optional budget spreadsheet and up to 10 additional pages). The budget narrative is a detailed
description of the budget found in the SF-424A and should include a discussion of the
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applicant's approach to ensuring proper management of grant funds, and itemized budget
table(s) (see example below). The budget spreadsheet and additional pages for the budget
narrative will not count toward the 25-page limit for the workplan. EPA will not review any
additional budget documents beyond those described here, including pages of the budget
narrative in excess of 10 pages. If an applicant chooses to include any federal and non-federal
voluntary cost share, they must account for those funds in the budget table and budget
narrative. Selected applicant(s) may need to submit a copy of their current indirect cost rate
that has been negotiated with a federal cognizant agency prior to award. (Additional indirect
cost guidance is available in RAIN-2018-G02, "Indirect Cost Guidance for Recipients of EPA
Assistance Agreements.") Additional guidance for developing the applicant's budget is available
in RAIN-2019-G02, "Interim General Budget Development Guidance for Applicants and
Recipients of EPA Financial Assistance."
a. Budget Detail (20 possible points)
Applicants should provide a detailed breakout for each GHG reduction measure in their
application by funding type included in the proper budget category for each activity
requesting funds. Applicants should consult EPA's "Interim General Budget
Development Guidance for Applicants and Recipients of EPA Financial Assistance." Costs
for implementing GHG reduction measures may include:
• Staffing and contractual costs necessary to implement GHG reduction measures;
• Building, materials, equipment, and infrastructure costs to implement GHG
reduction measures;
• Programs to disburse funds to consumers, businesses, and other parties, in the
form of subsidies, incentives, or other mechanisms, that result in GHG emission
reductions;
• Subawards to municipalities, other states, air pollution control agencies, regional
planning organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), academic
institutions, etc.;
• Studies, assessments, data collection, etc., needed to develop and implement
GHG reduction measures;
• Evaluation and metrics-tracking activities;
• Planning and implementing meetings, workshops, and convenings to foster
collaboration among and between levels of government, the public, and key
stakeholders;
• Outreach and education for stakeholders and members of the public;
• Modeling and analytical costs, including purchase or licensing of software, data,
or tools;
• Training and staff capacity-building costs to implement GHG reduction measures;
• Supplies (e.g., office supplies, software, printing, etc.) related to implementing
GHG reduction measures;
• Incidental costs related to the above activities, including but not limited to
travel, membership fees, and indirect costs; and/or,
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• Other allowable activities as necessary to implement the GHG reduction
measures.
Applicants should use the instructions and budget object class descriptions below and
may use the example table below to complete the detailed budget section of the project
narrative. EPA has provided an optional budget spreadsheet to aid applicants in
developing the required budget table(s) for the budget narrative. The budget
spreadsheet can be found on the posting for this NOFO on Grants.gov. Applicants may
submit a budget spreadsheet (no page limit) with their application, in addition to the
budget narrative (up to 10 pages). Applicants should include applicable rows of costs for
each budget category in their budget table(s) to accurately reflect the proposed budget
for each GHG reduction measure. Applicants must itemize costs related to personnel,
fringe benefits, travel, equipment, installation or labor supplies, contractual costs, other
direct costs (i.e., subawards, participant support costs), indirect costs, and total costs.
Note: Funds disbursed under the CPRG are subject to Davis Bacon Prevailing Wage
requirements as explained in Section VI.0 and to Build America, Buy America (BABA)
as explained in Section VI.D.
For applicants proposing to implement a participant support cost or rebate program, the
rebates are appropriately listed under the "Other" budget category as "Participant
Support Costs." For more information on participant support costs, see Appendix A and
RAIN-2013-G05, "EPA Guidance on Participant Support Costs."
Budget Categories
• Personnel - List all staff positions by title. Give annual salary, percentage of
time assigned to the project, and total cost for the budget period. This category
includes only direct costs for the salaries of those individuals who will perform
work directly for the project (paid employees of the applicant organization as
reflected in payroll tax records). If the applicant organization is including staff
time (in-kind services) as a cost-share, this should be included as Personnel costs.
Personnel costs do not include: (1) costs for services of contractors (including
individual consultants), which are included in the "Contractual" category; (2)
costs for employees of subrecipients under subawards or non-employee
program participants (e.g., interns or volunteers), which are included in the
"Other" category; or(3) effort that is not directly in support of the proposed
project, which may be covered by the organization's negotiated indirect cost
rate. The budget detail must identify the personnel category type by Full Time
Equivalent (FTE), including percentage of FTE for part-time employees, number
of personnel proposed for each category, and the estimated funding amounts.
• Fringe Benefits - Identify the percentage used, the basis for its computation,
and the types of benefits included. Fringe benefits are allowances and services
provided by employers to their employees as compensation in addition to
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regular salaries and wages. Fringe benefits may include, but are not limited to,
the cost of leave, employee insurance, pensions, and unemployment benefit
plans. If the applicant's fringe rate does not include the cost of leave, and the
applicant intends to charge leave to the agreement, it must provide
supplemental information describing its proposed method(s) for determining
and equitably distributing these costs.
• Travel - Specify the mileage, per diem, estimated number of trips in-state and
out-of-state, number of travelers, and other costs for each type of travel.
Travel may be: integral to the purpose of the proposed project (e.g.,
inspections); related to proposed project activities (e.g., attendance at
meetings); or, related to a technical training or workshop that supports effective
implementation of the project activities. Only include travel costs for employees
in the travel category. Travel costs do not include: (1) costs for travel of
contractors (including consultants), which are included in the "Contractual"
category; (2) travel costs for employees of subrecipients under subawards and
non-employee program participants (e.g., trainees), which are included in the
"Other" category. Further, travel does not include bus rentals for group trips,
which would be covered under the "Contractual" category. EPA will not award
any funds for travel outside of the U.S.
• Equipment - Identify each item to be purchased that has an estimated
acquisition cost of$5,000 or more per unit and a useful life of more than one
year. Equipment also includes accessories necessary to make the equipment
operational. Equipment does not include: (1) equipment planned to be
leased/rented, including lease/purchase agreement; or (2) equipment service or
maintenance contracts that are not included in the purchase price for the
equipment. These types of proposed costs should be included in the "Other"
category. Items with a unit cost of less than $5,000 should be categorized as
supplies, pursuant to 2 CFR § 200.1, "Equipment."The budget detail must
include an itemized listing of all equipment proposed under the project. If
installation costs are included in the equipment costs, labor expenses shall be
itemized with the detailed number of hours charged and the hourly wage. If the
applicant has written procurement procedures that define a threshold for
equipment costs that is lower than $5,000, then that threshold takes
precedence. Projects that include the construction, alteration, maintenance, or
repair of infrastructure in the United States must comply with the BABA Term
and Condition if selected for award. Please refer to Section VI.D for additional
information and consider this information when preparing the budget. The
procurement of equipment should follow PA's Best Practice Guide for Procuring
Services, Supplies, and Equipment Under EPA Assistance Agreements.
• Supplies - "Supplies" means all tangible personal property other than
"equipment." The budget detail should identify categories of supplies to be
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procured (e.g., laboratory supplies or office supplies). Non-tangible goods and
services associated with supplies, such as printing service, photocopy services,
and rental costs should be included in the "Other" category. The procurement of
supplies should follow PA's Best Practice Guide for Procuring Services, Supplies,
and Equipment Under EPA Assistance Agreements.
• Contractual — Identify each proposed contract and specify its purpose and
estimated cost. Contractual services (including consultant services) are those
services to be carried out by an individual or organization, other than the
applicant, in the form of a procurement relationship. PA's Subaward Policy and
supplemental Frequent Questions provide detailed guidance for differentiating
between contractors and subrecipients. Leased or rented goods (equipment or
supplies) should be included in the "Other" category. EPA does not require
applicants to identify specific contractors. The applicant should list the proposed
contract activities along with a brief description of the anticipated scope of work
or services to be provided, proposed duration, and proposed procurement
method (competitive or non-competitive), if known. Any proposed non-
competed/sole-source contracts in excess of$10,000 must include a
justification. Note that it is unlikely that EPA will accept proposed sole source
contracts for goods and services (e.g., consulting) that are widely available in the
commercial market. Refer to PA's Best Practice Guide for Procuring Services,
Supplies, and Equipment Under EPA Assistance Agreements for EPA's policies on
competitive procurements and encouraging the use of small and disadvantaged
business enterprises.
• Other - List each item in sufficient detail for EPA to determine the
reasonableness and allowability of its cost. This category should include only
those types of direct costs that do not fit in any of the other budget categories.
Examples of costs that may be in this category may include the following:
insurance; rental/lease of equipment or supplies; equipment service or
maintenance contracts; printing or photocopying; participant support costs (such
as non-employee training stipends, childcare support, transportation, and
subsidies or rebates for purchases of pollution control equipment); and,
subaward costs. Applicants should describe the items included in the "Other"
category and include the estimated amount of participant support costs in a
separate line item. Additional information about participant support costs is
contained in RAIN-2018-G05, "EPA Guidance on Participant Support Costs."
Subawards (e.g., subgrants to other members of a coalition) and participant
support costs are a distinct type of cost under this category. The term
"subaward" means an award of financial assistance (money or property) by any
legal agreement made by the recipient to an eligible subrecipient even if the
agreement is referred to as a contract. Rebates, subsidies, and similar one-time,
lump-sum payments to program beneficiaries for purchase of eligible emission
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control technologies are considered participant support costs. Please refer to
Appendix A for detailed guidance on funding projects and partnerships and how
to correctly categorize these costs in the workplan budget. "Other" does not
include procurement purchases, technical assistance in the form of services
instead of money, or other assistance in the form of revenue sharing, loans, loan
guarantees, interest subsidies, insurance, or direct appropriations. Subcontracts
are not subawards and belong in the contractual category. Applicants must
provide the aggregate amount they propose to issue as subaward work as a
separate line item in the "Other" category and must include a description of the
types of activities to be supported. Refer to PA's Subaward Policy and
supplemental Frequent (questions for additional guidance.
• Indirect Charges - If indirect charges are budgeted, indicate the approved rate
and base. Indirect costs are those incurred by the recipient for a common or
joint purpose that benefit more than one cost objective or project and are not
readily assignable to specific cost objectives or projects as a direct cost.
Examples of Indirect Cost Rate calculations are shown below:
o Personnel (Indirect Rate x Personnel = Indirect Costs)
o Personnel and Fringe (Indirect Rate x Personnel & Fringe = Indirect Costs)
o Total Direct Costs (Indirect Rate x Total Direct Costs = Indirect Costs)
o Direct Costs, less distorting or other factors such as contracts and
equipment
(Indirect Rate x (Total Direct Cost— Distorting Factors) = Indirect Costs)
Additional indirect cost guidance is available in RAIN-2018-GO2 "Indirect Cost
Guidance for Recipients of EPA Assistance Agreements."
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Example Budget Table (may be submitted as a budget spreadsheet or as part of the 10-page
budget narrative)
Industrial Decarbonization GHG measure
Categories Line Item& Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Total EPA
Itemized Costs Funding
PERSONNEL
Project Manager @ $40,000 $42,500 $45,000 $47,500 $50,000 $225,000
$80,000/yr 0.5 FTE,
with salary
increases
Project Staff @ $30,000 $32,500 $35,000 $37,500 $40,000 $175,000
$60,000,0.5 FTE,
with salary
increases
TOTAL PERSONNEL $70,000 $750000 $800000 $850000 $900000 $4000000
FRINGE
BENEFITS
Full-time $11,900 $12,750 $13,600 $14,450 $15,300 $68,000
Employees @ 17%
of salary
TOTAL FRINGE $110900 $120750 $130600 $140450 $150300 $680000
TRAVEL
Travelfor
conference and
workshop
presentations:
Airfare-$400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $2,000
roundtrip @ 1
roundtrip per year
Luggage Fees-$25 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $250
per flight @ 2
flights per year
Hotel-$150 per $450 $450 $450 $450 $450 $2,250
day @ 3 days per
year
Per Diem-$71 per $249 $249 $249 $249 $249 $1,243
day @ 3.5 days per
year
Taxi-$45 per year $45 $45 $45 $45 $45 $225
Parking-$20 per $80 $80 $80 $80 $80 $400
day @ 4 days per
year
Mileage for local $328 $328 $328 $328 $328 $1,638
travel(500 miles
per year at
$0.655/mile)
TOTALTRAVEL $10601 $10601 $10601 $10601 $10601 $80005
EQUIPMENT 2 Building Thermal $18,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Imagers @$9,000
each
TOTAL EQUIPMENT $180000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
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Industrial Decarbonization GHG measure
Categories Line Item& Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Total EPA
Itemized Costs Funding
SUPPLIES
1 Laptop Computer $2,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,500
@$2,500
TOTAL SUPPLIES $2,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,500
CONTRACTUAL $0
Contractor to $1,021,200 $1,021,200 $1,021,200 $1,021,200 $1,021,200 $5,106,000
perform 30 energy
assessments per
year at industrial
facilities.Assumes
740 hours per
assessment(pre-
visit analysis,site
visit,post-visit
analysis,report
with
recommendations)
@$46/hr
Contract for 10 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $22,500,000
small or medium-
scale projects per
year at industrial
facilities(renewable
energy,energy
storage,energy
efficiency,
electrification,or
energy planning).
Assumes average
cost
$450,000/project
Contract for 5 large- $15,000,000 $15,000,000 $15,000,000 $15,000,000 $15,000,000 $75,000,000
scale energy
efficiency or
decarbonization
demonstration
projects per year at
industrial facilities
(e.g.,industrial heat
pumps).Assumes
average cost$3
million/project
TOTAL $20,521,200 $20,521,200 $20,521,200 $20,521,200 $20,521,200 $102,606,000
CONTRACTUAL
OTHER $0
Participant Support $8,000 $8,000 $8,000 $8,000 $8,000 $40,000
Costs-2
Environmental
Interns @$4,000
summer stipend
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Industrial Decarbonization GHG measure
Categories Line Item& Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Total EPA
Itemized Costs Funding
Participant Support $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $50,000,000
Cost-Industrial
Retrofit Rebates 50
facilities/yr @
$200,000 each
TOTAL OTHER $10,008,000 $10,008,000 $10,008,000 $10,008,000 $10,008,000 $50,040,000
INDIRECT
COSTS
Indirects Costs(23% $16,100.00 $17,250.00 $18,400.00 $19,550.00 $20,700.00 $92,000.00
of personnel costs)
Total Indirect Costs $16,100.00 $17,250.00 $18,400.00 $19,550.00 $20,700.00 $92,000.00
TOTAL FUNDING $$30,649,30 $$30,635,80 $30,642,801 $30,649,801 $30,656,801 $193,216,505
FOR INDUSTRIAL 1 1
PROGRAM
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Note on Management Fees: When formulating budgets for applications, applicants
must not include management fees or similar charges in excess of the direct costs and
indirect costs at the rate approved by the applicant's cognizant federal audit agency, or
at the rate provided for by the terms of the agreement negotiated with EPA. The term
"management fees or similar charges" refers to expenses added to the direct costs in
order to accumulate and reserve funds for ongoing business expenses, unforeseen
liabilities, or for other similar costs that are not allowable under EPA assistance
agreements. Management fees or similar charges cannot be used to improve or expand
the project funded under this agreement, except to the extent authorized as a direct
cost of carrying out the workplan.
b. Expenditure of Awarded Funds (15 possible points)
Applicants should provide a detailed written description of the applicant's approach,
procedures, and controls for ensuring that awarded grant funds will be expended in a
timely and efficient manner within the grant period.
c. Reasonableness of Costs (10 possible points)
Applications should demonstrate the reasonableness of the budget for each GHG
reduction measure in the narrative description of the budget and detailed breakout of
requested funding for each work component or task. Applicants should provide a
detailed description of every itemized budget item/cost, including how every budget
item/cost relates to the project narrative and specific emission reduction activities.
Instructions for what to include in the Budget Detail are described in Section 7.a above.
Applicants must itemize the cost categories as listed above and in the SF-424A:
personnel, fringe benefits, contractual costs, travel, equipment, supplies, other direct
costs (subawards, participant support costs), indirect costs, and total costs. Round up to
the nearest dollar and do not use any cents.
Recipients may issue subawards, contracts, or participant support costs to implement
projects. Please refer to Appendix A for detailed guidance on these funding options and
how to correctly categorize these costs in the workplan budget.
C. Partnership and Coalition Coverage
One entity must be responsible for any grant awarded under this program. Eligible applicants
applying as an individual applicant (the "pass-through entity") should identify any
subrecipient(s) of the award. Coalition applications must identify which eligible applicant will be
the recipient of the award (the lead applicant and "pass-through entity") and which eligible
applicant(s) will be subrecipient(s) of the award. All members of the coalition identified in the
coalition's MOA must be listed as subrecipients, except the eligible applicant that will be the
recipient of the grant (the lead applicant).
Subawards must be consistent with the definition of that term in 2 CFR 200.1 and comply with
EPA's Subaward Policy. The pass-through entity that administers the grant and subawards will
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be accountable to EPA for proper expenditure of the funds and reporting and will be the point
of contact for the coalition. As provided in 2 CFR 200.332, subrecipients are accountable to the
pass-through entity for proper use of EPA funding and grantees are required to report on their
subaward monitoring activities under 2 CFR 200.332(d). For-profit organizations are not eligible
for subawards under this grant program but may receive procurement contracts.
Any contracts for services or products funded with EPA financial assistance must be awarded
under the competitive procurement procedures of 2 CFR Part 200 and 2 CFR Part 1500, as
applicable. The regulations at 2 CFR 1500.10 contain limitations on the extent to which EPA
funds may be used to compensate individual consultants. Do not name a procurement
contractor (including a consultant) as a "partner" or otherwise in the application unless the
contractor has been selected in compliance with competitive procurement requirements. In
accordance with 2 CFR 200.320I(2) and (4), EPA does not accept justifications for sole source
contracts for services or products available in the commercial marketplace based on a
contractor's role in preparing an application or existing relationships that an applicant may
have established without complying with competitive procurement requirements. Refer to the
Best Practice Guide for Procuring Services, Supplies, and Equipment Under EPA Assistance
Agreements for guidance on competitive procurement requirements and consultant
compensation.
Successful applicants that do not name procurement contractors in their applications must also
comply with these requirements, regardless of if the contractor was procured before or after
the EPA grant agreement is awarded. For example, firms or individual consultants that develop
or draft specifications, requirements, statements of work, or invitations for bids or requests for
proposals must be excluded from competing for such procurements as provided in 2 CFR
200.319(b).
D. Rdeasing Codes of Apphcations
Applications submitted under this NOFO may be released in part or in whole in response to a
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. Furthermore, copies or portions of the applications
selected for award may be made publicly available on EPA's website or another public website
for a period of time after selected applications are announced.
EPA strongly recommends that applications not include trade secrets or commercial or financial
information that is confidential or privileged, or sensitive information that, if disclosed, would
invade an individual's personal privacy (e.g., an individual's salary, personal email addresses,
etc.). However, if such information is included, it will be treated in accordance with 40 CFR
2.203. (Review EPA clause IV.a, Confidential Business Information, under EPA Solicitation
Clauses.) Clearly indicate which portion(s) of the application the applicant is claiming as
confidential, privileged, or sensitive information, or state 'n/a' or 'not applicable' if the
application does not have confidential, privileged, or sensitive information. As provided at 40
CFR § 2.203(b), if no claim of confidential treatment accompanies the information when it is
received by EPA, it may be made available to the public by EPA without further notice to the
submitter.
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V. Application Review On-formation
Note: Additional provisions that apply to this section can be found at EPA Solicitation Clauses.
Only eligible applicants whose application meets the threshold eligibility criteria in Section III of
this NOFO will be evaluated according to the criteria set forth in the table below. Applicants
should explicitly address these criteria as part of their application package submittal in the
project narrative, following the content requirements set forth in Section IV and Appendix C.
Applications will be evaluated for each criterion based on 1) the extent to which the response
clearly meets the content requirements in Section IV and Appendix C, and 2) the quality and
completeness of the overall response. Each application will be rated using a point system
based on a total of 250 possible points.
A. Evaluation Criteria
Evaluation Criteria Points
1. Overall Project Summary and Approach 45
a. (20 points) Description of GHG Reduction Measures. The application will be
evaluated on the quality of the response and extent to which it:
• Provides a detailed description of each of the proposed GHG reduction
measures to be undertaken;
• Describes the major features, tasks, milestones, and potential risks for each
measure;
• In the case of a coalition application, describes the roles and responsibilities
of each coalition member in the project design and implementation; and,
• Explains how each GHG reduction measure relates to a priority GHG
reduction measure included in the relevant PCAP, why each measure was
selected as a priority, and how each measure will meet the goals of the CPRG
program.
b. (10 points) Demonstration of Funding Need. The application will be evaluated on
the quality of the response and extent to which it:
• Demonstrates a strong need for EPA CPRG implementation funding;
• Explains if and how other funding streams have been explored, and why
these sources are not sufficient; and,
• Lists federal and non-federal funding sources the applicant has applied for,
has secured, and/or will secure to implement the GHG reduction measures, if
applicable.
c. (15 points)Transformative Impact.The application will be evaluated on the
quality of the response and extent to which it demonstrates that the GHG
reduction measures have the potential to create transformative opportunities or
impacts that can lead to significant additional GHG emissions reductions.
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Evaluation Criteria Points
2. Impact of GHG Reduction Measures 60
a. (20 points) Magnitude of GHG Reductions from 2025 through 2030.The
application will be evaluated on the magnitude of cumulative GHG emission
reductions and the durability of the reductions to be achieved by the proposed
GHG reduction measures from 2025 through 2030, using appropriate
methodologies and assumptions. Applications will be assessed on the estimated
emission reductions that will directly result from EPA CPRG implementation grant
funding.
b. (10 points) Magnitude of GHG Reductions from 2025 through 2050.The
application will be evaluated on the magnitude of cumulative GHG emission
reductions and the durability of the reductions to be achieved by the proposed
GHG reduction measures from 2025 through 2050, using appropriate
methodologies and assumptions. Applications will be assessed on the estimated
emission reductions that will directly result from EPA CPRG implementation grant
funding.
c. (15 points) Cost Effectiveness of GHG Reductions.The application will be
evaluated on the quality of the response and the:
• Cost effectiveness of the GHG reduction measures in terms of the CPRG
implementation grant dollars requested divided by cumulative GHG metric
ton of CO2-equivalent emission reductions to be achieved from 2025 through
2030 for the set of measures in the application, and
• Qualitative narrative explaining any factors that may affect the cost-
effectiveness calculation.
d. (15 points) Documentation of GHG Reduction Assumptions.The application will
be evaluated on the quality, thoroughness, reasonableness, and
comprehensiveness of the methodologies, assumptions, and calculations used for
developing the estimated GHG emission reductions for the GHG reduction
measures included in the application, including GHG reductions from 2025
through 2030; GHG reductions from 2025 through 2050; and, the estimated cost
per metric ton of CO2-equivalent GHG reductions to be achieved from 2025
through 2030 for the collection of measures in the application.
3. Environmental Results—Outputs, Outcomes, and Performance Measures 30
a. (10 points) Expected Outputs and Outcomes. The application will be evaluated on
the quality of the response and extent to which it identifies expected outputs and
outcomes, as defined in Section LC for each GHG measure, including listing GHG
emission reductions and listing co-pollution (CAP and HAP) emission changes as
outcomes, among others.
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Evaluation Criteria Points
b. (10 points) Performance Measures and Plan. The application will be evaluated on
the quality of the response and the extent to which it:
• Provides a clear description of the proposed performance measures to track,
measure, and report progress toward achieving the expected outputs and
outcomes for each GHG reduction measure, and
• Describes the plan for effectively tracking and measuring progress in
implementing each GHG reduction measure.
c. (10 points) Authorities, Implementation Timeline, and Milestones. The
application will be evaluated on the quality of the response and extent to which
it:
• Identifies the parties and their roles and responsibilities for implementing
each GHG reduction measure;
• For each measure, describes whether the implementing entity has current
authority to carry out the measure and if they do not, articulates the plan
and timing for obtaining it during the grant period; and,
• Provides the detailed implementation timeline for each measure, including
key milestones for specific tasks, and discusses the key actions needed to
meet the project goals and objectives by the end of the grant period.
4. Low-Income and Disadvantaged Communities 35
a. (25 points) Community Benefits. The application will be evaluated on the quality
of the response and extent to which it:
• Provides a comprehensive discussion and assessment of expected benefits
and/or avoided disbenefits to low-income and disadvantaged communities
from the proposed GHG reduction measures;
• Lists CEJST Census tract IDs or EPA's EJScreen Census block group IDs for
areas that may be affected by GHG reduction measures; and,
• Describes the plan to assess, quantify, and report a more thorough
quantitative analysis of associated community benefits, including co-
pollutant (CAP and HAP) emission reductions.
b. (10 points) Community Engagement. The application will be evaluated on the
quality of the response and extent to which it:
• Explains how input from low-income and disadvantaged communities was
incorporated into the application, and
• Describes how meaningful engagement with low-income and disadvantaged
communities will be continuously included in the implementation of the GHG
reduction measures.
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Evaluation Criteria Points
S. Job Quality (5 points). The application will be evaluated on the quality of the 5
response and extent to which it describes, as applicable, concrete strategies and
commitments to ensure job quality, strong labor standards, and a diverse, highly
skilled workforce for the implementation of the GHG reduction measures.
6. Programmatic Capability and Past Performance 30
a. (10 points) Past Performance. The application will be evaluated on the quality of
the response and extent to which it demonstrates that the applicant has past
performance in successfully managing and completing the federal assistance
agreements as described in Section W.B.
b. (10 points) Reporting Requirements. The application will be evaluated on the
quality of the response and extent to which it:
• Demonstrates that the applicant has a history of meeting the reporting
requirements under the assistance agreements identified in the project
narrative as described in Section W.B. and
• Describes whether the applicant submitted acceptable final technical reports
under those agreements; the extent to which the applicant adequately and
timely reported on their progress towards achieving the expected outputs
and outcomes under those agreements; and, if sufficient progress was not
being made, whether the applicant adequately reported the reason for
insufficient progress.
c. (10 points) Staff Expertise. The application will be evaluated on the quality of the
response and extent to which it demonstrates that the applicant has the requisite
organizational experience, including staff expertise and qualifications, staff
knowledge, and resources or ability of obtain them, to successfully achieve the
goals of the proposed project.
Note: In evaluating applicants under criteria 6.a and 6.b, EPA will consider the
information provided by the applicant and may also consider relevant information
from other sources, including agency files and prior/current grantors (e.g., to
verify and/or supplement the information supplied by the applicant). If the
applicant does not have any relevant or available past performance or reporting
information, please indicate this in the application. The application will receive a
neutral score for criteria 6.a and 6.b. A neutral score is 5 points of 10 possible
points for each criterion. If the applicant does not provide any response for these
items, they may receive a score of 0 for these criteria.
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Evaluation Criteria Points
7. Budget and Timely Expenditure of Grant Funds 45
a. (20 points) Budget Detail. The application will be evaluated on the quality of the
response and extent to which the proposed budget provides a detailed breakout
by funding type in the proper budget category for each activity for which the
applicant is requesting funding.
b. (15 points) Expenditure of Awarded Funds. The application will be evaluated on
the quality of the response and extent to which it demonstrates that the
approach, procedures, and controls described in the application will ensure that
awarded grant funds will be expended in a timely and efficient manner.
c. (10 points) Reasonableness of Cost. The application will be evaluated on the
quality of the response and extent to which the proposed grant expenditures are
reasonable for accomplishing the proposed goals, objectives, and measurable
environmental outcomes described in the application.
Total 250
B. Review and 5eiection Process
Applications will first be evaluated against the threshold factors listed in Section III.C. of this
NOFO. Only those applications that meet all of the threshold factors will be evaluated by a
review panel using the evaluation criteria listed above. Each eligible application will be given a
numerical score and will be rank-ordered by the review panel against other applications in the
same funding tier. For this general competition, EPA will have five funding tiers as described in
in Section II.B. EPA intends to make awards to top ranked applications in each tier. Preliminary
funding recommendations will be provided to the EPA selection official based on the panel
reviews and rankings. Final funding decisions will be made by the EPA selection official based on
1) the rankings and preliminary recommendations of the EPA evaluation team, and 2) the other
factors listed in Section V.C.
EPA anticipates awarding no more than two grants to applicants at the same level of
government within a single jurisdiction (e.g., a single state, municipality, tribal area, or
territory). In addition, EPA will make selections to ensure diverse geographic coverage of CPRG
implementation funding across the different funding tiers. However, EPA reserves the right to
exceed these targets in the event that there is an inadequate number of meritorious
applications from entities in other jurisdictions.
C. Other Factors
In making the final funding decisions, the EPA selection official may also consider certain
programmatic priorities and the geographic diversity of awardees. Additional consideration
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may be given to making awards that advance the Justice40 Initiative,16 provide GHG reduction
measures in key sectors, and/or provide greater diversity in the types of entities receiving CPRG
implementation funds (e.g., state agencies and departments, municipal agencies and
departments, tribal and territorial agencies and departments). Once final decisions have been
made, a funding recommendation will be developed and forwarded to the EPA award official.
D. Anticipated Announcement and Federal Award Dates
EPA anticipates it will announce selection decisions by July 2024 and tentatively plans to issue
awards by October 2024.
VL Award Administration Onf rm ti n
Additional provisions that apply to this section can be found at EPA Solicitation Clauses.
A. Award Notices
EPA anticipates notification to successful applicants will be made via electronic mail by EPA's
Office of Air and Radiation (OAR). The notification will be sent to the original signer of the
application or the project contact listed in the application. This notification, which informs the
applicant that its application has been selected and is being recommended for award, is not an
authorization to begin work.The official notification of an award will be made by applicable EPA
Regional Grants Management Offices or EPA's Office of Grants and Debarment. Applicants are
cautioned that only a grants officer is authorized to bind the government to the expenditure of
funds; selection does not guarantee an award will be made. For example, statutory
authorization, funding availability, or other issues discovered during the award process may
affect the ability of EPA to make an award to an applicant. The award notice, signed by an EPA
grants officer, is the authorizing document and will be provided through electronic mail. The
successful applicant may need to prepare and submit additional documents and forms (e.g.,
revised workplan), which must be approved by EPA, before the grant can officially be awarded.
The time between notification of selection and award of a grant can take up to 90 days or
longer.
B. Reporting Requirements
Progress Reports. Semi-annual progress reports and a detailed final report will be required for
each grant awarded. Semi-annual reports summarizing technical progress, accomplishments,
and milestones achieved including a description of outputs and outcomes, planned activities for
the next six months, and a summary of expenditures to date are required. Grant recipients will
also be expected to report on their community engagement, and, as applicable, their strategy
for mitigating environmental risks, and progress on job quality (see Section IV.13.2).
One year after grant award, as part of their second semi-annual progress report, the grant
recipient should provide a report that quantifies benefits to low-income and disadvantaged
16 More information on Justice40 at EPA can be found at: https://www.epa.gov/environmentaijustice/justice40-
epa.
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communities, including changes in co-pollutant emissions. The co-pollutant changes should be
reported in general and in low-income and disadvantaged communities for the GHG measures
implemented under the awarded grant. Since co-pollutant reductions occurring in low-income
and disadvantaged communities may represent only a portion of the total benefits estimated
from a given GHG emission reduction measure or suite of measures, the grant recipient should
estimate the proportion of total benefits that occur in the identified communities. This report
should also provide an update on ongoing and planned community engagement.
The detailed final report shall be submitted to EPA within 120 calendar days of the completion
of the period of performance. The final report must include a summary of the GHG reduction
measures implemented, outputs and outcomes achieved, and costs of the measures. In
addition, the final report shall report the total GHG emissions and other pollutants reduced (in
general and in low-income and disadvantaged communities), provide a summary of community
engagement, and discuss the problems, successes, and lessons learned from the
implementation of the GHG reduction measures that could help overcome structural,
organizational, or technical obstacles to implementing a similar project elsewhere. Consistent
with EPA's commitment to conducting business in an open and transparent manner, EPA may
make portions of the progress reports or final reports publicly available on EPA's website or
another public website. The schedule for submission of semi-annual reports will be established
by EPA after the grants are awarded. Award recipients may be provided with additional
information and guidance on reporting performance measures and project progress after
award.
Performance Measures. The applicant should develop performance measures they expect to
use through the proposed activities and describe them in the application.These performance
measures will help gather insights and will be the mechanism to track progress concerning
successful processes and output and outcome strategies and will provide the basis for
developing lessons to inform potential future work. It is expected that the description of
performance measures will directly relate to the project outcomes and outputs (see Section
I.C), including but not limited to:
• Overseeing subrecipients, and/or contractors and vendors;
• Tracking and reporting project progress on expenditures and purchases; and,
• Tracking, measuring, and reporting accomplishments and proposed
timelines/milestones.
The following are questions to consider when developing output and outcome performance
measures of quantitative and qualitative results:
• What are the measurable short-term and long-term results the GHG reduction measures
will achieve?
• How does the plan measure progress in achieving the expected results (including
outputs and outcomes) and how will the approach use resources effectively and
efficiently?
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• What are the expected locations of the outputs and outcomes?
C. Prevailing Wage Requirements
As required by section 314 of the Clean Air Act, grants for construction activities will be subject
to prevailing wage requirements as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor under the
Davis-Bacon Related Acts (42 USC §7614) authority. EPA will provide terms and conditions on
Davis-Bacon compliance requirements in agreements that fund Construction as that term is
defined at 40 CFR 33.103.
D. Build America, Buy America Requirements
Certain projects that may be funded under this competition may be subject to domestic
content sourcing requirements under the Build America, Buy America (BABA) provisions of the
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (P.L. 117-58, §§70911-70917). These provisions
apply when a grantee uses federal funds for the purchase of goods, products, and materials on
any form of construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of public infrastructure in the
United States.17 The Buy America preference requirement applies to all of the iron and steel,
manufactured products, and construction materials used in an infrastructure project under an
award for identified EPA financial assistance funding programs.
These sourcing requirements require that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and
construction materials used in federally funded infrastructure projects must be produced in the
United States. The recipient must implement these requirements in its procurements, and
these requirements must flow down to all subawards and contracts at any tier. For legal
definitions and sourcing requirements, the recipient must consult EPA's Build America, Buy
America website.
CPRG implementation grants are subject to BABA, which requires applicants to comply with
BABA requirements or obtain a waiver for each infrastructure project. Under BABA, the Buy
America preference only applies to articles, materials, and supplies that are consumed in,
incorporated into, or affixed to an infrastructure project. Note that any mobile source
vehicles/engines funded by this program would not be considered "infrastructure." Projects
limited to the construction or improvement of a private residence for personal use also would
not constitute an infrastructure project.
17 See Memorandum M-22-11 from Executive Office of the President to heads of Executive Departments and
Agencies,April 22, 2022, "Initial Implementation Guidance on Application of Buy America Preference in
Federal Financial Assistance Programs for Infrastructure." From page 4: "The IIJA's definition of"infrastructure"
encompasses public infrastructure projects.Thus,the term "infrastructure" includes,at a minimum,the structures,
facilities,and equipment for, in the United States, roads,highways,and bridges; public transportation;dams,
ports, harbors,and other maritime facilities; intercity passenger and freight railroads;freight and intermodal
facilities;airports;water systems, including drinking water and wastewater systems; electrical transmission
facilities and systems; utilities; broadband infrastructure;and buildings and real property.Agencies should treat
structures,facilities,and equipment that generate,transport,and distribute energy-including electric vehicle(EV)
charging-as infrastructure."
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When supported by rationale provided in IIJA §70914, the recipient may submit a waiver to
EPA. The recipient should request guidance on the submission instructions of an EPA waiver
request from their EPA Project Officer. A list of approved EPA waivers is available on the Build
America, Buy America website.
In addition to BABA requirements, all procurements under grants may be subject to the
domestic preference provisions of 2 CFR §200.322. See the "Build America, Buy America" clause
in EPA Solicitation Clauses.
W. EPA Contacts
Further information, including technical information, eligibility information, and electronic
submission information, may be obtained by contacting EPA at the following email address:
CPRG@epa.gov. Information regarding this NOFO obtained from sources other than this Agency
contact may not be accurate.
Questions and answers will be posted until one week prior to the closing of this announcement
on the CPRG website. The cut-off date for submitting questions related to this NOFO is March
15, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (ET).
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Appendix A. Additional Ors-F rm tion Regarding Contracts, Subs arcs,
and Participant Support Costs
A. Background
The Standard Form 424A (SF-424A) includes a separate row for "contractual" costs and "other"
costs. As noted in Section 6 under Section IV.B, the "other" cost category on the SF-424A should
be used to cover both subawards and participant support costs. Depending on the project,
these costs may be applicable to a CPRG implementation grant application. This appendix helps
clarify these differences. Additional information about participant support costs is contained in
RAIN-2018-G05, "EPA Guidance on Participant Support Costs®"
If a recipient intends to fund the proposed project's technologies that they do not directly own,
the recipient may have the option to: (1) issue a contract; (2) make a subaward to an eligible
entity; or, (3) provide participant support costs to a program beneficiary. For options (2) and
(3), the recipient may be able to fund technology and installation costs, but only subawards can
be used to fund direct and indirect costs. If the grant recipient only intends to fund equipment
and installation costs, the recipient may choose to provide participant support costs to a
program beneficiary rather than a subaward.
B. Contracts
As described in 2 CFR § 200.331, a contract is for the purpose of obtaining goods and services
for the recipient's own use and creates a procurement relationship with the contractor.
Characteristics indicative of a procurement relationship between the recipient and a contractor
are when the contractor:
• Provides the goods and services within normal business operations;
• Provides similar goods or services to many different purchasers;
• Normally operates in a competitive environment;
• Provides goods or services that are ancillary to the operation of the federal
program; and,
• Is not subject to compliance requirements of the federal program as a result of the
agreement, though similar requirements may apply for other reasons.
Grant recipients that enter into procurement contracts must comply with the applicable
procurement provisions in 2 CFR § 200.317 through 200.327.
C. Subawards
Under 2 CFR § 200.1, subrecipient means a non-federal entity that receives a subaward from a
grantee to carry out part of a federal program but does not include program beneficiaries
receiving participant support costs; see section D of this appendix. Coalitions are subject to
subaward requirements. Grant recipients may make subawards to subrecipients to carry out a
portion of the grant project; in such case, the grant recipient is also known as a "pass-through
entity." Subawards establish a financial assistance relationship under which the subrecipient's
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employees and contractors implement programs and projects to accomplish the goals and
objectives of the grant. It is important to bear in mind that subrecipients are subject to the
same federal requirements as the pass-through entity.
Under this competition, a non-federal entity is eligible to receive a subaward even if it is not
eligible to receive a grant from EPA directly. While there may be some situations in which a
subaward to an individual may be appropriate, those situations are rare.
Subrecipients only receive reimbursement for their actual direct or approved indirect costs and
do not "profit" from the transaction. For-profit entities participating in grant activities are
typically contractors rather than subrecipients.
EPA's Award Official must approve subawards to for-profit entities and individuals on the basis
of either a precise description of the subaward in the EPA approved budget and project
narrative, or on a transaction-by-transaction basis.
The applicant's project narrative and budget narrative should include detailed descriptions of
any proposed subawards and include cost estimates for subawards as line items under the
"Other" budget category in the SF-424A; see Section 6 in Section IV.B. Should a recipient decide
to make a subaward that was not described in the approved project narrative and budget, the
recipient must obtain prior written approval from EPA's Award Official for the subaward.
If a recipient chooses to pass funds from its grant to other entities through subawards, the
recipient must comply with applicable subaward provisions of 2 CFR Part 200, the EPA
Subaward Policy, and EPA's General Term and Condition for Subawards. Note that under 2 CFR
§ 200.331 through 200.333, there are extensive requirements for subrecipient monitoring and
management that apply to pass-through entities.
Many of the federal administrative grant regulations in 2 CFR Part 200 and 2 CFR Part 1500, as
well as the grant terms and conditions in the assistance agreement, "flow down" to
subrecipients receiving a subaward. Such requirements need to be identified in the written
subaward agreement between the recipient and the subrecipient. Additionally, if a subrecipient
intends to procure goods or services using CPRG implementation grant funds, the subrecipient
must comply with the applicable federal procurement standards in 2 CFR Part 200, 2 CFR Part
1500, and 40 CFR Part 33 as these requirements also "flow down" to subrecipients.
There is no requirement for recipients to compete subawards under this NOFO; however, pass-
through entities may choose to select subrecipients competitively provided this practice is
consistent with applicable statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of their CPRG
implementation grant.
Recipients may use the subaward template contained in Appendix D of EPA's Subaward Policy
to assist them in complying with the "subaward content" requirements; however, EPA does not
mandate the use of this template.
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Fla Participant Support Costs
Recipients may provide participant support costs (PSCs) to program beneficiaries to enable
beneficiaries to participate in the recipient's program or project. PSCs include rebates,
subsidies, stipends, or other payments to program beneficiaries by a grantee, subrecipient, or
contractor. For example, PSCs might be used for the purchase of eligible technologies. Program
beneficiaries, rather than the grant recipient, would own the new technology.
PSCs differ from subawards in that the beneficiary is participating in the grant recipient's GHG
reduction measures instead of implementing their own measures. Program beneficiaries may
include but are not limited to individual owner/operators, private or public fleet owners, or
residents in the applicable area; however, program beneficiaries are not employees,
contractors, or subrecipients of the grant recipient. For example, PSCs could include supplies,
per diem, travel expenses, and/or registration fees paid to or on behalf of a participant in
connection with a meeting, workshop, conference, symposium, or training project conducted
under the award.
Recipients may also use PSCs to make purchases on behalf of program beneficiaries. In some
situations, this approach allows grant recipients to achieve economies of scale and/or take
advantage of existing purchase contracts. Competitive procurement requirements apply to the
grant recipient when the recipient takes this approach.
The federal administrative grant regulations in 2 CFR Part 200 and 2 CFR Part 1500, as well as
the grant terms and conditions in the recipient's grant agreement, generally do not "flow
down" to program beneficiaries receiving PSCs except that costs must be reasonable and
incurred within the grant period. Requirements for compliance with civil rights laws and
ensuring that program beneficiaries are eligible to receive federal financial assistance are
applicable as explained in "EPA Guidance on Participant Sugl2ort Costs." In addition, program
beneficiaries must abide by requirements to ensure that the funds are used only for authorized
purposes.
If a grantee, subrecipient, or contractor is issuing PSCs, it must have a written agreement in
place. The written agreement should not be structured as a subaward agreement and should
not refer to program beneficiaries as subrecipients consistent with 2 CFR 200.1, "Subrecipient."
In addition, the written agreement should not include language requiring the program
beneficiary to comply with the federal grant regulations at 2 CFR Part 200, 2 CFR Part 1500, or
the terms and conditions found in the award between EPA and the recipient, other than
requiring that the costs must be reasonable, necessary, and allocable. The written agreement
should also include the following:
• A description of the activities and amounts that will be supported by the PSCs;
• The program and/or statutory requirements that the program beneficiary must abide by
in order to ensure that the funds are used only for authorized purposes;
• Specify which party will have title to the technologies (e.g., vehicles, engines, equipment
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and/or appliances), if any, purchased with PSCs;
• Source documentation requirements to ensure proper accounting of the PSCs; and,
• Any reporting that must be submitted by the program beneficiary.
EPA's Award Official must approve PSCs on the basis of either a precise description of the PSCs
in the EPA approved budget and workplan, or on a transaction-by-transaction basis. The
applicant's workplan and budget narrative should include detailed descriptions of any proposed
PSCs and include cost estimates for PSCs as line items under the "Other" budget category.
Should a recipient decide to issue PSCs that were not described in the approved work plan and
budget, the recipient must obtain prior written approval from EPA's Award Official. Moreover,
after a grant is awarded, should a recipient decide to modify the amount approved (upwards or
downwards) for PSCs, prior written approval from EPA's Award Official is also required.
When creating budgets, applicants/recipients must exclude PSCs from Modified Total Direct
Costs for calculation of indirect costs as required by 2 CFR 200.1, "Modified Total Direct Costs."
Resources
• RAIN-2018-G05® "EPA Guidance on Participant Support Costs."
• Best Practice Guide for Procuring Services, Supplies, and Equipment Under EPA
Assistance Agreements
• Grants Policy Issuance 16-01: EPA Subaward Policy for EPA Assistance Agreement
Recipients, with attachments, includes:
o EPA Subaward Policy
o Appendix A: Distinctions Between Subrecipients and Contractors
o Appendix B: National Term and Condition for Subawards
o Appendix C: Model Programmatic Subaward Reporting Requirement
o Appendix D: Subaward Agreement Template
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Appendix B. Global Warming Potentials -For GHGs
Global Warming Potential (GWP) allows for comparisons of the global warming impacts of
different gases. Specifically, it is a measure of how much energy the emissions of 1 ton of a gas
will absorb over a given period of time, relative to the emissions of 1 ton of carbon dioxide
(CO2). The larger the GWP, the more a given gas warms the Earth compared to CO2 over that
time period. The time period usually used for GWPs is 100 years. GWPs provide a common unit
of measure, which allows analysts to add up emissions estimates of different gases (e.g., to
compile a national GHG inventory) and allows policymakers to compare emissions reduction
opportunities across sectors and gases.
Global Warming Potentials (GWP) for Greenhouse Gases
100-Year 100-Year
Global Global
Warming Warming
Greenhouse Gas Potential' Greenhouse Gas Potential'
Carbon dioxide (CO2) 1 HFC-245fa 858
Methane (CH4)5 28 HFC-365mfc 804
Nitrous oxide (N2O) 265 CF4 6,630
HFC-23 12,400 C2F6 11,100
HFC-32 677 C3F8 8,900
HFC-41 116 C4F6` 0.003
HFC-125 3,170 c-05F8 2
HFC-134a 1,300 C4F10 9,200
HFC-143a 4,800 c-C4F8 9,540
HFC-152a 138 C51`12 8,550
HFC-227ea 3,350 C61`14 7,910
HFC-236fa 8,060 SF6 23,500
HFC-43-10mee 1,650 NF3 16,100
Footnotes
a. GWP values are calculated over a 100-year time horizon. If the 100-year GWP of a
fluorinated GHG (F-GHG) is not listed in table above, see Chapter 8, Appendix 8.A,
Table 8.A.1 in IPCC AR5 Fifth Assessment Report (2013).
b. The methane GWP includes the direct effects and those indirect effects due to the
production of tropospheric ozone and stratospheric water vapor. The indirect
effect due to the production of CO2 is not included.
c. Calculated by EPA based on Radiative Efficiency (RE) and atmospheric lifetime
provided in IPCC (2013).
Source: IPCC AR5 Fifth Assessment Report (2013)
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Appendix Ca Required Technical Appendix and Optional GHG Emission
Reduction Calculations Spreadsheet
A. Overview
Appendix C describes requirements for applicants with respect to the technical appendix that
must be submitted as an attachment to the project narrative or in the project narrative for
evaluation criterion 2.d (see Section IV.13.2 and Section V.A). The technical appendix (up to 10
pages) explains the assumptions and methodologies used in developing the estimated GHG
emissions reductions for each GHG reduction measure.
Applicants should "show their work" so that EPA can understand the basis for the GHG
emission reductions estimated for each GHG reduction measure in the application. Applicants
should provide information such as the methods, models, key assumptions, related outputs,
and individual calculations supporting their GHG reduction estimates. Estimates of both annual
and cumulative GHG emission reductions should be provided for each GHG reduction measure
for two time periods: 2025 through 2030, and 2025 through 2050. Applicants should not
double-count GHG emission reductions resulting from different GHG reduction measures.
In addition to the technical appendix, applicants may provide an optional GHG emission
reduction calculations spreadsheet (no page limit) that provides the specific GHG emission
reduction calculations for each GHG reduction measure in the application.
Neither the technical appendix nor GHG emission reduction calculations will count toward the
25-page limit for the workplan. Additional details are provided below.
B. Technicai Appendix
Applicants must include a technical appendix that explains the methodology and assumptions
for developing the estimated GHG emission reductions for each measure in the application.
This maximum 10-page appendix should include the key elements listed below. Applicants
should use the latest available information whenever possible and provide detailed and specific
references for any models and/or tools used. Applicants should describe uncertainties
associated with the estimated GHG emission reduction estimates, including those related to key
assumptions, such as emission factors, activity information, economic considerations, or other
data; see Section IV.13.2.
Additional important information may also include quantitative tables, graphs, charts and/or
other data. EPA will not review pages in excess of the 10-page limit for the technical appendix.
Measure-Specific Documentation:
• GHG Reduction Estimate Method: Describe the methods used to arrive at the measure-
related activity data or other outputs and the GHG emission reduction estimate (e.g.,
engineering estimates, modeling, existing publicly available tool or calculator).
• Models/Tools Used: List or describe the specific models or tools used to develop the
GHG emission reduction estimate; the name of the developer/provider of the
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model/tool (e.g., EPA); and, any other detailed references (e.g., specific versions of the
model or tool), as appropriate.
• Measure Implementation Assumptions: Provide key assumptions related to the
implementation of the GHG reduction measure (e.g., data supporting assumed rate of
measure implementation, implementation milestones, measure lifetime, capital cost
assumptions, operation and maintenance cost assumptions).
• GHG Reduction Estimate Assumptions: Provide key assumptions used as part of the
method for estimating GHG emission reductions (e.g., emission rates; emission factors;
input assumptions if modeling is used, such as cost and performance data, energy
prices).
• Reference Case Scenario (GHG Emissions or Activity Level): Describe the reference
scenario that is used to quantify GHG emission reductions for each measure, as
applicable. The type of reference scenario may differ depending upon the type of GHG
reduction measure.
o For example, an activity-level reference scenario approach might include a
reference level of energy efficiency for a type of energy use equipment or GHG
emission intensity under standard market practice for a type of activity,
application, or equipment.
o In contrast, a GHG emissions reference scenario approach might include
documented base year GHG emissions for the application or sector where the
GHG reduction measure will be implemented or projected future GHG emissions
in the absence of the implemented GHG reduction measure.
For a reference scenario based on projected "business as usual' (BAU) GHG emissions,
the timeframe of the BAU projection should align with the timeframe for quantified
emission reduction estimates. Provide key assumptions that apply for the reference
scenario(s) used. If using a BAU projection, indicate whether the BAU projection
includes the effect of non-CPRG federal incentives (e.g., grants, tax incentives) provided
through programs or legislation such as IRA, BIL, and/or CHIPS.
• Measure-Specific Activity Data: Provide relevant activity data that is used for estimating
GHG emission reductions for each measure. This may include data such as energy
savings (e.g., MMBtu by fuel or MWh saved), electrical output (e.g., MWh), vehicle miles
traveled, units of equipment installed, or other metrics used to track the
implementation and/or effects of a GHG reduction measure. Applicants should use
reasonable assumptions for measure implementation (e.g., market availability and level
of use for a technology-related measure or level of participation for an activity-related
measure).
• GHG Emissions Reduced: For each GHG reduction measure, provide measure-specific
estimated annual GHG emission reductions (e.g., absolute reduction in metric tons of
CO2 equivalent [mtCO2e]) and cumulative GHG emission reductions for the periods 2025
through 2030, and 2025 through 2050.
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C. GHG Emission Reduction Caicuiations
Applicants may include, as additional documentation, the GHG emission reduction calculations
that quantify the GHG emission reductions for each measure included in their application in a
spreadsheet file. This spreadsheet may show the specific formulas, assumptions, and/or model
inputs used to determine the estimated GHG emission reductions.
The GHG emission reduction calculations can either be included at the end of the project
narrative file or as a separate file attachment.The GHG reduction calculations component has
no page limit.
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Appendix D. Application Submission Checklist
The application package must include all of the following materials. Applicants may use this
optional checklist to ensure that all required materials have been included in the application
package. This checklist does not need to be submitted with the application.
Ll Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance. Please note that the organizational
Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) must be included on the SF-424.
Ll Standard Form 424A, Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs
Ll EPA Form 4700-4, Pre-Award Compliance Review Report. See EPA's Applicant Tips for
completing this form.
Ll EPA Form 5700-54, Key Contacts Form
Ll Project Narrative Attachment Form, Project Narrative— Prepared as described in Section
IV.13.2, including the following:
Ll Project narrative
Ll Cover page. See example cover page provided with this NOFO on Grants.gov.
Ll Workplan (up to 25 pages). See optional outline provided with this NOFO on
G ra nts.gov.
Ll Overall Project Summary and Approach
Ll Impact of GHG Reduction Measures
Ll Environmental Results—Outputs, Outcomes, and Performance Measures
Ll Low-Income and Disadvantaged Communities
Ll Job Quality
Ll Programmatic Capability and Past Performance
Li Budget (with accompanying budget narrative)
Ll Budget narrative
Ll Descriptive budget narrative (up to 10 additional pages)
Ll Optional budget spreadsheet (no page limit). See optional budget
spreadsheet provided with this NOFO on Grants.gov.
Ll Technical appendix (up to 10 additional pages): explains the assumptions and
methodology for determining the estimated GHG emission reductions for each
measure; see Appendix C
Ll Optional GHG emission reduction calculations spreadsheet that provides the GHG
emission reduction calculations for each measure (no page limit); see Appendix C
Ll Grants.gov Lobbying Form
Ll Standard Form LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (if required)
Ll PDF copy of the applicable PCAP(s) serving as the basis for the application (use "Other
Attachments Form" to submit)
Ll For coalition applications: Memorandum of Agreement signed by a representative from all
participating eligible applicants (use "Other Attachments Form" to submit)
Ll List of Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST) Census tract IDs or EPA's
EJScreen Census block group IDs for each community that may be affected by a proposed
measure in the application (use "Other Attachments Form" to submit).
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Appendix E. Guidelines -For a Memorandum of Agreement -For
Coalition
A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) must be included in any CPRG implementation grant
funding application that is submitted by a coalition. The MOA provides documentation that the
organizations have consulted with each other and are committed to fulfilling their respective
roles and responsibilities to successfully implement the GHG reduction measures described in
the application.
The following elements should be included in an MOA:
• List each partner agency committing to participate in the coalition.
• State the purpose of the MOA.
• Clearly describe the agreed upon roles, responsibilities, and commitments each partner
will provide to ensure project success.The roles and responsibilities should align with
overall project goals, objectives, and target outputs.
• Describe the proposed operating model for the coalition.
• Describe how the collaboration and partnerships associated with the coalition will
benefit the project.
• Describe the resources each partner will contribute to the project. Such resources could
include project management, staff time, technical analyses, in-kind contributions,
training or facilitation, or other related services.
• Provide a statement that the lead applicant accepts full responsibility for the
performance of the coalition and will be accountable to EPA for effectively carrying out
the full scope of work and the proper financial management of the grant.
• Provide a statement that other coalition members who are grant subrecipients will be
accountable to the lead applicant for proper use of EPA funding and successful project
implementation.
• The MOA must be signed by all coalition partners. Signatories must be officially
authorized to sign on behalf of their agency or organization, and their signature should
include title and agency name.
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CLIMATE POLLUTION REDUCTION GRANT PROGRAM
IMPLEMENTATION GRANT MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
This Memorandum of Agreement ("MOA") is being executed by Broward County
("County"), Miami-Dade County, Monroe County, and Palm Beach County ("Participating
Agencies") (collectively"Parties").
A. The Parties are signatories to the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change
Compact ("Compact"), collaboratively working to reduce regional greenhouse gas ("GHG")
emissions, implement adaptation strategies, and build climate resilience across the region.
B. Through the Compact, the Parties published the Regional Climate Action Plan 3.0
("RCAP3.0"), which brought together members of the business and private sectors; educational
institutions; state, local, and tribal governments; utilities; and professional and community
organizations to make recommendations and identify strategies aimed at transforming southeast
Florida into a more resilient, equitable, and thriving home for all.
C. RCAP3.0 recommended the counties coordinate the development and adoption
of local GHG emissions reduction, adaptation, and climate resilience policies. It proposed to
accomplish this, in part, by 1) pursuing funding and technical assistance that supports climate
reduction and climate resilience work across the region; and 2)developing processes for regional
and/or intergovernmental review, coordination, and harmonization of carbon pollution
reduction and climate resilience initiatives, such as regional transportation infrastructure and
GHG inventories.
D. The Parties are eligible jurisdictions able to collectively implement the objectives
and goals of the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant ("CPRG") Program.
E. The Parties formed a coalition and developed a course of action to achieve the
goals and objectives of the CPRG Planning Grant. On August 4, 2023, the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency ("EPA") awarded a CPRG Planning Grant to the Parties to develop a Priority
Climate Action Pan and Comprehensive Climate Action Plan covering the entire geographic scope
of the Compact region.
F. On December 15, 2023, EPA released the Notice of Funding Opportunity for CPRG
Implementation Grants. The Parties wish to continue the collaboration to apply for EPA grant
funding to implement mitigation projects and strategies identified in the Priority Climate Action
Plan and Comprehensive Climate Action Plan.
G. This collaboration will enable the implementation of carbon reduction programs
focused on residential energy efficiency and weatherization, community electric vehicle
infrastructure, and residential solar installation for the citizens of southeast Florida within and
adjacent to the Metropolitan Service Areas as required by the CPRG Implementation Grant.
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H. Through this MOA, County was selected to apply for the CPRG Implementation
Grant, administer the program, and serve as the fiscal agent for the disbursement of all funds
received for the CPRG Implementation Grant.
I. This MOA establishes the relationship between the Participating Agencies related
to the CPRG Implementation Grant Application and the administration of the grant awarded as a
result of said application.
Now,therefore, for good and valuable consideration,the receipt and sufficiency of which
are hereby acknowledged, the County and Participating Agencies agree as follows:
1. The above Recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.
2. County as Lead Agency. County will serve as the lead agency and grant
administrator for the Participating Agencies for the CPRG Implementation Grant. Pursuant to the
CPRG guidelines, funding for the CPRG Implementation Grant will be provided to County, and
County will disperse the funds to the Participating Agencies in the amounts determined by
County and submitted to the EPA. County accepts full responsibility for the Parties' performance
and will be accountable to EPA for effectively carrying out the full scope of work and the proper
financial management of the grant.
3. Resources. The Parties will contribute resources for the following projects and
grant deliverables when implementing said projects within their respective jurisdictions:
a. Managing and implementing a residential energy efficiency and
weatherization program for its citizens that is in alignment with the terms outlined
in the proposal and grant agreement.
b. Managing and implementing a residential and commercial solar
installation program for its citizens that is in alignment with the terms outlined in
the proposal and grant agreement.
C. Managing and implementing a community-wide electric vehicle
infrastructure program for its citizens that is in alignment with the terms outlined
in the proposal and grant agreement.
d. Reporting on project status updates and information to Broward County in
support of their progress reports in accordance with EPA's reporting
requirements.
4. Funding. County will distribute the funds to each Participating Agency in
accordance with the CPRG Implementation Grant and a separate Subgrant Award Agreement (as
described in Section 5 below).
5. Subgrant Award Agreement. To receive the CPRG Implementation Grant funds,
the Participating Agency and County must negotiate and execute a Subgrant Award Agreement.
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The County, as the grant recipient,will serve as the pass-through entity.The Participating Agency
will serve as the subrecipient.Through the Subgrant Award Agreement,the Participating Agency,
consistent with federal requirements, will be accountable to the County for the proper use of
EPA funding and successful project implementation.
6. Compliance with EPA Requirements. In performing its duties, responsibilities, and
obligations pursuant to this MOA,each Participating Agency agrees to adhere to the requirement
standards set forth in the Uniform Grant Guidance 2 C.F.R. §§ 200.331 — 200.333 (2024), as
amended, EPA's Subaward Policy 16-01, as applicable, and all conditions and requirements of the
CPRG Implementation Grant.
7. Contract Administrator Authority. Contract Administrator means the County's
Director of Resilient Environment Department, the Deputy Director of Resilient Environment
Department, or such other person designated by the Director of Resilient Environment
Department in writing.The Contract Administrator is authorized to coordinate and communicate
with Participating Agencies to manage and supervise the performance of this MOA. Participating
Agencies acknowledge that the Contract Administrator has no authority to make changes that
would materially modify the terms of this MOA except as expressly set forth in this MOA or, to
the extent applicable, in the Broward County Procurement Code. Unless expressly stated
otherwise in this MOA or otherwise set forth in the Broward County Code of Ordinances or the
Broward County Administrative Code, the Contract Administrator may exercise ministerial
authority in connection with the day-to-day management of this MOA by Broward County. The
Contract Administrator may also approve in writing minor modifications to the MOA that do not
increase the total cost to County or waive any rights of County.
8. Term and Termination.This MOA shall commence on execution by the Parties and
end consistent with the period of performance specified in the CPRG Implementation Grant.
However, the continuation of this MOA is subject to the availability of funding from the CPRG
Implementation Grant. If the EPA does not award the CPRG Implementation Grant to the County,
the MOA shall terminate contemporaneously with the County's transmittal of written notice to
the Participating Agencies that the EPA did not award the CPRG Implementation Grant. If EPA
awards a CPRG Implementation Grant to the County, the Participating Agencies may not
terminate (i.e., end in its entirety) this MOA.
If a Participating Agency no longer wishes to participate in the MOA, before or after the
award of a CPRG Implementation Grant, the Participating Agency may withdraw (i.e., remove
itself from participation) from this MOA by providing thirty (30) days written notice of its intent
to withdraw to all other Participating Agencies and County. County shall provide prompt notice
to the EPA. Any resulting guidance provided by EPA shall be communicated to the Participating
Agency and adhered to and carried out in a timely manner by all Parties. If a Participating Agency
effectively withdraws from this MOA, County may reallocate the withdrawing Participating
Agency's funding to another Participating Agency in accordance with the terms of the CPRG
Grant.
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9. Public Records. Each Participating Agency understands that all records created as
a result of participating in the CPRG Implementation Grant may be subject to public disclosure
pursuant Section 119.07, Florida Statutes. Each Participating Agency is responsible for
compliance with applicable public records law regarding any public records request seeking
records relating to this MOA, including assisting County by providing the responsive records to
County upon request. Each Participating Agency shall be responsible for any award of attorneys'
fees or costs for that Participating Agency's noncompliance with applicable public records law.
10. Access to Records. Each Participating Agency, its employees, and agents shall
allow access to its records concerning this MOA at reasonable times as may be requested by
County, the EPA, the U.S. Comptroller General, or any of their duly authorized representatives.
The term "reasonable" shall be construed according to the individual facts and circumstances but
ordinarily shall mean during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m., local time, Monday
through Friday. Upon reasonable notice, the Participating Agency shall provide County with any
additional documentation, information, or reports as may be required by County.
11. Sovereign Immunity. Nothing herein is intended to serve as a waiver of sovereign
immunity by the Parties nor shall anything included herein be construed as consent to be sued
by third parties in any matter arising out of this MOA.
12. Third-Party Beneficiaries.The Parties do not intend to primarily or directly benefit
a third party by this MOA. Therefore, the Parties acknowledge that there are no third-party
beneficiaries to this MOA and that no third party shall be entitled to assert a right or claim against
any of them based upon this MOA.
13. Notice. Unless otherwise stated herein,for notice to be effective under this MOA,
notice must be sent via U.S.first-class mail, hand delivery, or commercial overnight delivery, each
with a contemporaneous copy via email,to the addresses listed below and shall be effective upon
mailing or hand delivery (provided the contemporaneous email is also sent). Addresses may be
changed by the applicable Party giving notice of such change in accordance with this section.
FOR COUNTY:
Broward County Resilient Environment Department
Attn: Dr. Jennifer Jurado
115 South Andrews Avenue, Room 329
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Email address:jjurado@broward.org
FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY:
Miami-Dade County Office of Resilience
Attn. Dr. Patricia Gomez
111 NW 111 Street, 12t" Floor
Miami, Florida 33128
Email address: patricia.gomez@miamidade.gov
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FOR MONROE COUNTY:
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
1100 Simonton Street
The Gato Building, RM 2-205
Key West, Florida 33040
Email address: Haag-Rhonda@MonroeCounty-FL.gov
FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY:
Palm Beach County Office of Resilience
Attn: Megan Houston
2300 North Jog Road, 41" Floor
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Email address: MSHouston@pbc.gov
14. Severability. If any part of this MOA is found to be unenforceable by any court of
competent jurisdiction, that part shall be deemed severed from this MOA and the balance of this
MOA shall remain in full force and effect.
15. Joint Preparation.This MOA has been jointly prepared by the Parties and shall not
be construed more strictly against any Party.
16. Interpretation. The titles and headings contained in this MOA are for reference
purposes only and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of this MOA. All
personal pronouns used in this MOA shall include any othergender,and the singular shall include
the plural, and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires.Terms such as "herein" refer to
this MOA as a whole and not to any particular sentence, paragraph,or section where they appear,
unless the context otherwise requires. Whenever reference is made to a section or article of this
MOA, such reference is to the section or article as a whole, including all subsections thereof,
unless the reference is made to a particular subsection or subparagraph of such section or article.
Any reference to "days" means calendar days, unless otherwise expressly stated. Any reference
to approval by County shall require approval in writing, unless otherwise expressly stated.
17. Priority of Provisions. If there is a conflict or inconsistency between any term,
statement, requirement, or provision of any document or exhibit attached to, referenced by, or
incorporated in this MOA and any provision within an article or section of this MOA, the article
or section shall prevail and be given effect.
18. Law, Jurisdiction, Venue, Waiver of Jury Trial. This MOA shall be interpreted and
construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Florida. The exclusive
venue for any lawsuit arising from, related to, or in connection with this MOA shall be in the state
courts of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County, Florida. If any claim arising
from, related to, or in connection with this MOA must be litigated in federal court, the exclusive
venue for any such lawsuit shall be in the United States District Court or United States Bankruptcy
Court for the Southern District of Florida. EACH PARTY HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVES ANY RIGHTS
IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY CIVIL LITIGATION RELATED TO THIS MOA.
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19. Amendments. Unless expressly authorized herein, no modification, amendment,
or alteration of any portion of this MOA is effective unless contained in a written document
executed with the same or similar formality as this MOA and by duly authorized representatives
of County and each Participating Agency.
20. Prior Agreements. This MOA represents the final and complete understanding of
the Parties regarding the subject matter of this MOA and supersedes all prior and
contemporaneous negotiations and discussions regarding the same. All commitments,
agreements, and understandings of the Parties concerning the subject matter of this MOA are
contained herein.
21. Counterparts and Multiple Originals. This MOA may be executed in multiple
originals, and may be executed in counterparts, whether signed physically or electronically, each
of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which, taken together, shall constitute one
and the same MOA.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have made and executed this Agreement: BROWARD
COUNTY through its BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, signing by and through its Mayor or
Vice-Mayor, authorized to execute same by Board action on the day of
2024; MIAMI-DADE COUNTY through its BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS, signing by and through its Mayor or Vice-Mayor, authorized to execute same
by Board action on the day of , 2024; MONROE COUNTY through its
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, signing by and through its Mayor or Vice-Mayor,
authorized to execute same by Board action on the day of , 2024; and
PALM BEACH COUNTY through its BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, signing by and through
its Mayor or Vice-Mayor, authorized to execute same by Board action on the day of
2024, all duly authorized to execute same.
COUNTY
ATTEST: BROWARD COUNTY, by and through
its Board of County Commissioners
By: By:
Broward County Administrator, as Mayor
ex officio Clerk of the Broward County
Board of County Commissioners day of 12024
Approved as to form by
Andrew J. Meyers
Broward County Attorney
115 South Andrews Avenue, Suite 423
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Telephone: (954) 357-7600
By
Jennifer D. Brown (Date)
Assistant County Attorney
By
Maite Azcoitia (Date)
Deputy County Attorney
JDB/gmb
CPRG Implementation Grant MOU
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CLIMATE POLLUTION REDUCTION GRANT PROGRAM
IMPLEMENTATION GRANT MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
ATTEST: By:
Print Title
COUNTY CLERK Print Name
day of , 20_
1 HEREBY CERTIFY that I have approved this
MOA as to form and legal sufficiency subject
to execution by the parties:
County Attorney
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CLIMATE POLLUTION REDUCTION GRANT PROGRAM
IMPLEMENTATION GRANT MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
MONROE COUNTY
ATTEST: By:
Print Title
COUNTY CLERK Print Name
day of , 20_
1 HEREBY CERTIFY that I have approved this
MOA as to form and legal sufficiency subject
to execution by the parties:
4-22-2024
Sr. Assistant County Attorney
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CLIMATE POLLUTION REDUCTION GRANT PROGRAM
IMPLEMENTATION GRANT MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
PALM BEACH COUNTY
ATTEST: By:
Print Title
COUNTY CLERK Print Name
day of , 20_
1 HEREBY CERTIFY that I have approved this
MOA as to form and legal sufficiency subject
to execution by the parties:
County Attorney
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