DEP Extends Deadline For Comments On Proposed Grant Program To Reduce Industrial Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions To Jan. 29

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the January 20 PA Bulletin it is extending the deadline for public comments on a proposed grant program to reduce industrial sector greenhouse gas emissions (RISE PA) to January 29.

DEP is looking for input from industry, academia, community-based organizations, and other interested stakeholders on issues related to the design and implementation of RISE PA. 

DEP is specifically interested in receiving input on program design, size, scope, scale, and award structure as well as the potential outputs and metrics, including emissions reductions and community benefits.  

If DEP receives CPRG funding for RISE PA, prospective projects would need to satisfy the following proposed criteria--  

-- Benefit (and not negatively impact) low-income and disadvantaged communities 

-- Achieve GHG emission reductions that are long-lasting and certain 

-- Incorporate high labor standards, emphasize job quality, and support equitable workforce development  

“The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants present a unique opportunity for Pennsylvania to become a national leader in industrial decarbonization,” said Brian Regli, Executive Director of Critical Investments. “By mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and curbing harmful co-pollutants, RISE PA seeks to champion environmental protection and invites industry leaders to become pioneers in shaping a sustainable future.”  

DEP is requesting responses to 10 questions to inform the development of program solicitation guidelines for RISE PA. 

Those questions, and additional information about the Department’s general goals and objectives for RISE PA program development, can be found in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.   

Interested persons may submit information by e-mail to RA-EP-CPRG@pa.gov.  Information must be received no later than Monday, January 29, 2024.

Use ''Request for Information: Proposed RISE PA Grant Program'' as the subject line in written communication.

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[Posted: January 19, 2024]  PA Environment Digest