Climate Mayors Thanks EPA for Development of the Implementation Framework for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) and Urges Agency for Continued Coordination with Cities

Thank you for the opportunity to submit additional feedback to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) implementation framework. As an organization with a bipartisan network that has mobilized over 750 mayors on climate action, Climate Mayors applauds EPA’s efforts to quickly provide initial information on the GGRF Implementation Framework. Climate Mayors is not intending to apply for either competition or the Solar for All grant through the GGRF. However, we anticipate that several of our members will be eligible and may apply for the Solar for All program. We welcome continued partnership with EPA on the GGRF program to support outreach, community roundtable coordination, listening sessions, and other outreach events with potential grant recipients and help achieve the program and Administrative climate goals.

In addition to these comments and appreciation for EPA providing the GGRF Implementation Framework as quickly as possible, we are providing the following recommendations:

• We recommend that EPA expand priority programs for new, sustainable (zero-carbon) affordable housing buildings in addition to decarbonization of retrofits of existing buildings.

• We recommend as part of these components of a program requirement plan that States be required to coordinate with municipalities to be eligible for the Solar for All funding.

• We recommend that the EPA provide as much time as possible for planning and development of applications.

Read the full letter and recommendations therein HERE.

Signed,

Climate Mayors