Water Cyber Shield Act of 2026

DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) TO CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (CT DEEP). THE RECIPIENT WILL IMPLEMENT GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) REDUCTION PROGRAMS, POLICIES, PROJECTS, AND MEASURES IDENTIFIED IN A PRIORITY CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (PCAP) DEVELOPED UNDER A CLIMATE POLLUTION REDUCTION GRANTS (CPRG) PLANNING GRANT. ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED THROUGH THIS GRANT WILL BENEFIT ALL RESIDENTS OF AND VISITORS TO CONNECTICUT, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, NEW HAMPSHIRE AND RHODE ISLAND THROUGH FOUR MAIN OBJECTIVES: IMPLEMENTATION OF AMBITIOUS MEASURES THAT WILL ACHIEVE SIGNIFICANT CUMULATIVE GHG REDUCTIONS BY 2030 AND BEYOND; PURSUIT OF MEASURES THAT WILL ACHIEVE SUBSTANTIAL COMMUNITY BENEFITS, PARTICULARLY IN LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES; COMPLEMENTING OTHER FUNDING SOURCES TO MAXIMIZE THESE GHG REDUCTIONS AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS; AND, PURSUIT OF INNOVATIVE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS THAT ARE REPLICABLE AND CAN BE 'SCALED UP' ACROSS MULTIPLE JURISDICTIONS. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE VARIOUS INITIATIVES INTENDED TO RAPIDLY ACCELERATE ADOPTION OF COLD-CLIMATE AIR-SOURCE HEAT PUMPS (ASHPS), HEAT PUMP WATER HEATERS (HPWHS), AND GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMPS (GSHPS) IN SINGLE-FAMILY AND MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN CONNECTICUT, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, NEW HAMPSHIRE, AND RHODE ISLAND. THESE INITIATIVES WILL BE IMPLEMENTED THROUGH THREE PROGRAM PILLARS OR 'HUBS': THE MARKET HUB, INNOVATION HUB, AND RESOURCE HUB. THROUGH THE MARKET HUB, THE RECIPIENT WILL WORK WITH CONTRACTORS AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE PER-UNIT MIDSTREAM INCENTIVES FOR QUALIFYING ASHPS, HPWHS, AND GSHPS VIA DISTRIBUTORS. THE RECIPIENT WILL ALSO CONDUCT CONTRACTOR TRAINING ON REGIONALLY RELEVANT TOPICS, SUCH AS COLD-CLIMATE HEAT PUMPS AND WHOLE-HOME INSTALLATIONS, TO DRIVE CONSISTENT INSTALLATION PRACTICES. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS TO GROW THE CONTRACTOR BASE, WITH A FOCUS ON PROMOTING JOB CREATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES (LIDACS), WILL BE DEVELOPED AS WELL. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED THROUGH THE INNOVATION HUB INCLUDE 1 OR 2 LARGE-SCALE, MULTIYEAR STATE INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS SPECIFIC STATE PRIORITIES AND DEVELOP SCALABLE SOLUTIONS TO OVERCOME BARRIERS FOR LIDACS; ANNUAL 'QUICK START GRANTS' FOR COMMUNITY-BASED PILOT PROJECTS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO HEAT PUMPS FOR LIDACS; AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT TO ENSURE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN THE DESIGN OF THESE PROGRAMS. THROUGH THE RESOURCE HUB, THE RECIPIENT AND ITS PARTNERS WILL COLLECT AND SHARE AGGREGATE OR ANONYMIZED DATA ON HEAT PUMP MARKETS AND PROGRAM PARTICIPATION; SHARE RESOURCES FOR CONSUMER AND CONTRACTOR EDUCATION; AND OFFER ADDITIONAL LIDAC-SPECIFIC OUTREACH AND RESOURCES. STIPENDS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO GROUPS REPRESENTING LIDACS TO ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:KEY DELIVERABLES INCLUDE SEMI-ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS AND A DETAILED FINAL REPORT TO EPA; A QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRESS PLAN (QAPP), IF DEEMED NECESSARY BY EPA; ANNUAL PROGRAM EVALUATIONS BY A THIRD-PARTY PROGRAM EVALUATOR (BEGINNING IN MONTH 23 OF THE PROJECT); AND ANNUAL REPORTS TO STAKEHOLDERS DESCRIBING RESULTS FOR THE MARKET HUB AND INNOVATION HUB (ALSO BEGINNING IN MONTH 23). REPORTS FOR THE INNOVATION HUB WILL INCLUDE INFORMATION ON HEAT PUMPS INSTALLED (INCLUDING DATA ON INSTALLATIONS IN LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES), BARRIERS OVERCOME, INCUMBENT SYSTEMS REPLACED, AND SCALABLE SOLUTIONS IDENTIFIED. REPORTS TO EPA WILL DESCRIBE ACTUAL GHG EMISSIONS REDUCED AND REPORT ON THE RECIPIENT'S PROGRESS TOWARD ACHIEVING OTHER OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES DESCRIBED IN THE WORKPLAN. ADDITIONAL DELIVERABLES FOR EACH OF THE THREE PROJECT PILLARS ARE LISTED BELOW. MARKET HUB: - EQUIPMENT ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND QUALIFIED PRODUCT LISTS (QPLS) FOR HEAT PUMP TECHNOLOGIES (UPDATED

DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT TO ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. THE RECIPIENT WILL IMPLEMENT GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION PROGRAMS, POLICIES, PROJECTS, AND MEASURES IDENTIFIED IN A PRIORITY CLIMATE ACTION PLAN DEVELOPED UNDER A CLIMATE POLLUTION REDUCTION GRANTS PLANNING GRANT. ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED THROUGH THIS GRANT WILL BENEFIT ALL RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS THROUGH FOUR MAIN OBJECTIVES: IMPLEMENTATION OF AMBITIOUS MEASURES THAT WILL ACHIEVE SIGNIFICANT CUMULATIVE GHG REDUCTIONS BY 2030 AND BEYOND; PURSUIT OF MEASURES THAT WILL ACHIEVE SUBSTANTIAL COMMUNITY BENEFITS, PARTICULARLY IN LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES; COMPLEMENTING OTHER FUNDING SOURCES TO MAXIMIZE THESE GHG REDUCTIONS AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS; AND, PURSUIT OF INNOVATIVE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS THAT ARE REPLICABLE AND CAN BE 'SCALED UP' ACROSS MULTIPLE JURISDICTIONS. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE EXPANDING EXISTING RESIDENTIAL GRANT PROGRAMS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ELECTRIFICATION; DEVELOPING A NAVIGATOR PROGRAM TO EDUCATE RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS ABOUT ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND IMPLEMENTING PROJECTS; DEVELOPING A PORTAL CONNECTING ILLINOIS AGENCIES CLEAN BUILDINGS INITIATIVES; CONDUCTING CONTRACTOR TRAINING ON CLEAN JOBS; PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO MID-SIZED COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY; CONDUCTING A GRANT PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY GEOTHERMAL PROJECTS; SUPPORTING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN IMPLEMENTING THE LATEST STATE ENERGY CODES; EXPANDING MEDIUM AND HEAVY DUTY VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE; CONDUCTING A GRANT PROGRAM FOR TRACKSIDE POWER AT TRAFFIC LOCOMOTIVE HUBS AND FOR MOBILE SOURCE ELECTRIFICATION PROJECTS; ESTABLISHING A CLEAN FREIGHT CONCIERGE; CONDUCTING AIR MONITORING AT TARGETED ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMUNITIES; DEVELOPING WORKFORCE TRAINING FOR FLEET AND FREIGHT OPERATORS AND HEAVY-DUTY CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE; ESTABLISHING AN INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP TO ADDRESS BARRIERS IN CLEAN FREIGHT INITIATIVES; ESTABLISHING A CLEAN INDUSTRY CONCIERGE TO ASSIST INDUSTRY IN IMPLEMENTING DECARBONIZATION MEASURES AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE ON BEST PRACTICES; DEVELOPING AN INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE SUBSTITUTION OF F-GASES WITH LOWER CARBON ALTERNATIVES; EXPANDING DEPLOYMENT AND IMPROVING EFFICIENCY OF LOW-TILL, NO-TILL, AND COVER CROP PRACTICES; CONDUCTING A GRANT PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO COORDINATE DISTRIBUTE BIOMETHANE UTILIZATION SYSTEMS; DEVELOPING A REBATE PROGRAM FOR ALL ELECTRIC LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT; PERFORMING STATEWIDE CLEAN ENERGY MODELING TO ADDRESS RESOURCES CONCERNS; AND DEVELOPING TECHNICAL RESOURCES TO HELP MUNICIPALITIES AND CO-OP UTILITIES TO ADOPT RENEWABLE ENERGY.SUBRECIPIENT:ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WILL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SUBAWARDS: ILLINOIS CLIMATE BANK TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT NEW AND EXISTING FUNDING PROGRAMS TO IMPLEMENT ENERGY AND ELECTRIFICATION IN BUILDINGS, ADOPTION OF ZERO-EMISSIONS VEHICLES AND CHARGING STATIONS, AND SUPPORTING MUNICIPAL AND COOPERATIVE UTILITY POWER SYSTEMS AND GENERATION PLANS. ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY TO OPERATE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS FOR CLEAN BUILDINGS AND CLEAN TRANSPORTATION INITIATIVES. THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO EXPAND INCENTIVES FOR COVER CROP INTEGRATION, NO-TILL FARMING PRACTICES, AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE ENHANCEMENT. THE ILLINOIS POWER AUTHORITY FOR STATEWIDE ENERGY MODELING. OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE RETROFITTING RESIDENTIAL HOUSING UNITS AND COMMERCIAL SPACE; TRAINING INDIVIDUALS ON BUILDING DECARBONIZATION AND SUPPORTING DEVELOPMENT OF NEW BUILDING DECARBONIZATION CONTRACTORS IN TARGET COMMUNITIES; DEPLOYING COMMUNITY GEOTHERMAL TO RESIDENTIAL UNITS; MUNICIPALITIES ADOPTING THE ILLINOIS STRETCH ENERGY CODE; ELECTRIFYING HEAVY DIESEL VEHICLES AND INSTALLING CHARGERS; DEPLOYING TRACKSIDE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS AT HIGH TRAFFIC TRAIN STATIONS; DE

MANAGED APPLICATION, INFRASTRUCTURE, NETWORKING, ENTERPRISE, AND SECURITY SERVICES (MAINES) IN SUPPORT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)

DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) TO NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. THE RECIPIENT WILL IMPLEMENT GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) REDUCTION PROGRAMS, POLICIES, PROJECTS, AND MEASURES IDENTIFIED IN A PRIORITY CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (PCAP) DEVELOPED UNDER A CLIMATE POLLUTION REDUCTION GRANTS (CPRG) PLANNING GRANT. ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED THROUGH THIS GRANT WILL BENEFIT ALL RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO STATES OF NEW JERSEY, MARYLAND, DELAWARE, AND CONNECTICUT THROUGH FOUR MAIN OBJECTIVES: IMPLEMENTATION OF AMBITIOUS MEASURES THAT WILL ACHIEVE SIGNIFICANT CUMULATIVE GHG REDUCTIONS BY 2030 AND BEYOND; PURSUIT OF MEASURES THAT WILL ACHIEVE SUBSTANTIAL COMMUNITY BENEFITS, PARTICULARLY IN LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES; COMPLEMENTING OTHER FUNDING SOURCES TO MAXIMIZE THESE GHG REDUCTIONS AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS; AND, PURSUIT OF INNOVATIVE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS THAT ARE REPLICABLE AND CAN BE 'SCALED UP' ACROSS MULTIPLE JURISDICTIONS. THIS PROJECT PROPOSAL AIMS TO SUPPORT THE ADOPTION OF COMMERCIAL ZERO-EMISSION MEDIUM - AND HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLES (ZE-MHDVS) TO REDUCE GHG EMISSIONS. THE INITIATIVE WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO DEVELOP FREIGHT TRUCK CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE SITES, OFFER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SITE HOSTS, ENGAGE WITH COMMUNITIES, AND ENHANCE REGIONAL PLANNING AND COORDINATION OF ZE-MHDV INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS TO FACILITATE MARKET TRANSFORMATION. THE FOCUS WILL BE ON SPECIFIC FREIGHT CORRIDOR SEGMENT INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT. THE COALITION COMPROMISES THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (NJ DEP) AS LEAD APPLICANT, AND SUBRECIPIENTS CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (CT DEEP), DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DELDOT), MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT (MDE), AND MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (MDOT).ACTIVITIES: IN GENERAL, THE ACTIVITIES ARE TO REDUCE CLIMATE POLLUTION. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: - PUBLIC MEDIUM AND HEAVY-DUTY ELECTRIC CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE SITE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CHARGING SITES FOR ZERO-EMISSION FREIGHT TRUCKS ZERO EMISSION MEDIUM AND HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES INSTALLED AT DISCREET SITES ALONG I-95 CORRIDOR THROUGH THE STATES OF NEW JERSEY, MARYLAND, DELAWARE, AND CONNECTICUT. - WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - WORKERS, INCLUDING FROM LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES, WILL BE TRAINED IN THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF MEDIUM AND HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR A SKILLED WORKFORCE. WORKERS WILL BE CAPABLE OF SAFELY AND EFFICIENTLY BUILDING THE MEDIUM AND HEAVY-DUTY ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDED TO MEET VEHICLE ELECTRIFICATION GOALS IN NEW JERSEY, MARYLAND, DELAWARE, AND CONNECTICUT. SUBRECIPIENT:AWARDS AND SUB-AWARDS FOR SITE SELECTION DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION | THE COALITION MEMBERS HAVE AGREED THAT THE LEAD, NJ DEP, WILL SUBAWARD FUNDS TO EACH STATE SO THAT EACH STATE CAN INDEPENDENTLY PROCURE VENDORS TO SELECT, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCT ZE-MHDV INFRASTRUCTURE. THE SUBAWARDS WERE CALCULATED USING THE RELATIVE EMISSIONS OF PM2.5 FROM ON-ROAD SOURCES IN THE COUNTIES OVERLAPPING THE CORRIDOR.OUTCOMES:KEY DELIVERABLES WILL BE PRODUCED AND SUBMITTED OVER THE COURSE OF THE FIVE-YEAR PROGRAM PERIOD, INCLUDING: - PUBLIC MEDIUM AND HEAVY-DUTY ELECTRIC CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE O EXPECTED OUTCOMES: #61607; GHG EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS: CO2E THROUGH 2030 AND CO2E REDUCTIONS THROUGH 2050. #61607; CRITERIA AIR POLLUTANT (CAP) EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS: REDUCTION OF NOX, VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND (VOC), AND PM2.5 IN 2030. #61607; AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE COMMUNITIES ADJACENT TO THE CORRIDOR, INCLUDING LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES, RESULTING IN REDUCED ASTHMA RATES AND REDUCED PREMATURE DEATHS. #61607; INVESTMENTS IN THESE PROJECTS CREATING THE EQUIVALENT OF OVER 423 JOB-YEARS AS A DIRECT AND INDIRECT RESULT OF THE PROPOSED GRANT. - WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT O EXPECTED O

DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES A CAPITALIZATION GRANT, FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) (PL 117-58), FOR THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) PROGRAM. FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR DWSRF-ELIGIBLE LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT (LSLR) PROJECTS AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE IDENTIFICATION, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND REPLACEMENT OF LEAD SERVICE LINES. THE AWARD FURTHERS THE PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION OBJECTIVES OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA). ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENT OF THESE FUNDS WILL PROVIDE LOW INTEREST RATE FINANCING TO ELIGIBLE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE DRINKING WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. THE RECIPIENT MAY ALSO USE SOME OF THE FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC SET-ASIDES. FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR DWSRF-ELIGIBLE LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECTS AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE IDENTIFICATION, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND REPLACEMENT OF LEAD SERVICE LINES. SUBRECIPIENT:DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM IS EXEMPT FROM 2 CFR 200.332 SUBRECIPIENT MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBAWARDS AS PROVIDED IN 2 CFR 1500. PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF LOANS.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE FINANCING, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE LEAD SERVICE LINE PROJECTS AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES. DELIVERABLES WILL ALSO BE USED TO INCREASE THE LEAD SERVICE LINE-RELATED TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, AND FINANCIAL CAPACITY OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOME IS PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE CITIZENS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF ILLINOIS (IL).

DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA): SECTION 1452 AND INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) PL 117-58 AUTHORIZES THE STATE TO UTILIZE FUNDS TO FURTHER THE HEALTH PROTECTION OBJECTIVES OF SDWA. THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDS TO CAPITALIZE THE RECIPIENT'S DWSRF WITH AN EMPHASIS ON LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE IDENTIFICATION, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND REPLACEMENT OF LEAD SERVICE LINES. AS PART OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE STATE ENSURES COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS, WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH.ACTIVITIES:THE STATE HAS SUBMITTED AN INTENDED USE PLAN (IUP) AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PACKAGE FOR THIS CAPITALIZATION GRANT. THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDS TO CAPITALIZE THE RECIPIENT'S DWSRF WITH AN EMPHASIS ON LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE IDENTIFICATION, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND REPLACEMENT OF LEAD SERVICE LINES. THIS IUP CONTAINS A LIST OF THE CAPITAL PROJECTS THAT MAY RECEIVE FUNDING FROM THIS GRANT AND A DESCRIPTION OF THE ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES FUNDED BY THE SET-ASIDES. SUBRECIPIENT:THE DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM IS EXEMPT FROM 2 CFR 200.332 SUBRECIPIENT MONITORING REQUIREMENTS AS PROVIDED IN 2 CFR 1500. THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDING $239,745,000 IN THE FORM OF LOANS.OUTCOMES:THE BENEFITS OF THIS GRANT WILL BE TO CAPITALIZE THE RECIPIENT'S DWSRF WITH AN EMPHASIS ON LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE IDENTIFICATION, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND REPLACEMENT OF LEAD SERVICE LINES. THE FUND CAN BE USED TO DEVELOP OR UPDATE LEAD SERVICE LINE INVENTORIES AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL WATER SYSTEMS UNDERTAKING LEAD SERVICE LINE INVENTORIES OR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. THESE PUBLIC HEALTH BENEFITS WILL BE STATEWIDE.

DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT TO MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY. THE RECIPIENT WILL IMPLEMENT GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION PROGRAMS, POLICIES, PROJECTS, AND MEASURES IDENTIFIED IN A PRIORITY CLIMATE ACTION PLAN DEVELOPED UNDER A CLIMATE POLLUTION REDUCTION GRANTS PLANNING GRANT. ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED THROUGH THIS GRANT WILL BENEFIT ALL RESIDENTS AND VISITORS IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA THROUGH FOUR MAIN OBJECTIVES: IMPLEMENTATION OF AMBITIOUS MEASURES THAT WILL ACHIEVE SIGNIFICANT CUMULATIVE GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTIONS BY 2030 AND BEYOND; PURSUIT OF MEASURES THAT WILL ACHIEVE SUBSTANTIAL COMMUNITY BENEFITS, PARTICULARLY IN LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES; COMPLEMENTING OTHER FUNDING SOURCES TO MAXIMIZE THESE GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTIONS AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS; AND, PURSUIT OF INNOVATIVE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS THAT ARE REPLICABLE AND CAN BE 'SCALED UP' ACROSS MULTIPLE JURISDICTIONS.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: PEATLAND RESTORATION, ADOPTION OF CLIMATE-FRIENDLY AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES, IMPLEMENTING INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION FOR FOOD, ENERGY, AND WASTE SYSTEMS, TRANSITIONING TO LOW AND ULTRA-LOW GLOBAL WARMING POTENTIAL REFRIGERANTS, VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT, PREVENTION OF WASTED FOOD AND ORGANICS MANAGEMENT, AND STRENGTHENING FOOD SOVEREIGNTY AND VIBRANT LOCAL FOOD ECONOMIES.SUBRECIPIENT:MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY WILL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SUBAWARDS: DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO COMPLETE RESTORATION ON STATE-ADMINISTERED PEATLANDS AND PROVIDE TO TRIBAL NATIONS FOR PEATLAND RESTORATION; BOARD OF WATER AND SOIL RESOURCES FOR RESTORATION CONTRACTS ON PRIVATE, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, AND TAX-FORFEIT LANDS; MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR CLIMATE-FRIENDLY AGRICULTURAL PRACTICE INCENTIVES AND CONTINUOUS LIVING COVER CROPS MARKET DEVELOPMENT; SUBAWARDS FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS TO SUBSIDIZE FOOD SYSTEM FACILITIES TO IMPLEMENT BIOFUEL PRODUCTION; RAMSEY AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES RECYCLING AND ENERGY FOR ORGANICS WASTE MANAGEMENT; MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT; ORGANICS MANAGEMENT GRANTS - 4 COMPOST FACILITY GRANTS; TRIBAL NATIONS AND COMMUNITIES FOR TRIBAL FOOD SOVEREIGNTY GRANTS; AND TO MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR TRIBAL COORDINATION AND REGIONAL FOOD NETWORK COORDINATION AND FOOD SYSTEM GREENHOUSE GAS ASSESSMENTS. OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: RESTORING 10,000 ACRES OF PEATLANDS; ACCELERATING THE ADOPTION OF CLIMATE-FRIENDLY AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES; IMPLEMENTING INNOVATIVE INDUSTRIAL FOOD, ENERGY, AND WASTE SYSTEMS; ACCELERATING THE TRANSITION TO LOW AND ULTRA-LOW GLOBAL WARMING POTENTIAL REFRIGERANTS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN COMMERCIAL SETTINGS; ELECTRIFYING VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, AND AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT IN FOOD SYSTEMS; AND, STRENGTHENING TRIBAL FOOD SOVEREIGNTY AND VIBRANT LOCAL FOOD ECONOMIES STATEWIDE. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS, FLOOD MANAGEMENT, AND PROTECTION OF KEY HABITATS; REDUCED SOIL, SEDIMENTS, AND PHOSPHORUS IN WATERWAYS AND IMPROVED DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES; REDUCTIONS OF CRITERIA AIR POLLUTANTS, PARTICULARLY IN LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES; ENERGY COST SAVINGS; WORKFORCE TRAINED IN NEW, CLEANER TECHNOLOGIES; INCREASED CAPACITY FOR GROCERS TO OPERATE IN FOOD DESERTS IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES; TONS OF FOOD WASTE DIVERTED FROM HARMFUL DISPOSAL METHODS; CREATION OF JOBS IN CONSTRUCTION AND COMPOSTING SECTORS; REDUCED FOOD WASTE, REDUCED WASTE TO LANDFILLS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL HARMS FROM LANDFILLS; AND, INCREASED FOOD SECURITY AND FOOD SOVEREIGNTY. ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED THROUGH THIS GRANT WILL BENEFIT ALL RESIDENTS AND VISITORS IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.

DESCRIPTION:'NOTE: A SPECIAL PAYMENT CONDITION APPLIES TO THIS AWARD.' THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT. THE RECIPIENT WILL PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES TO DEPLOY AND BENEFIT FROM RESIDENTIAL-SERVING DISTRIBUTED SOLAR ENERGY AND STORAGE PROJECTS. THESE PROGRAMS WILL ENSURE LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVE RESIDENTIAL DISTRIBUTED SOLAR BY PROVIDING PROGRAM BENEFICIARIES HOUSEHOLD SAVINGS, COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP, ENERGY RESILIENCE, AND OTHER MEANINGFUL BENEFITS. ACTIVITIES:SOLAR PROJECTS RECEIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE RECIPIENT MAY RECEIVE ASSISTANCE FOR ASSOCIATED ENERGY STORAGE AND UPGRADES THAT EITHER ENABLE PROJECT DEPLOYMENT OR MAXIMIZE THE BENEFITS OF THE PROJECT FOR LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. THE RECIPIENT WILL ALSO PROVIDE PROJECT-DEPLOYMENT SERVICES TO ENABLE LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES TO DEPLOY AND BENEFIT FROM RESIDENTIAL SOLAR.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES WILL INCLUDE STEPS AND MILESTONES TO IMPLEMENT THE STRATEGIES AND PLANS FOR THE SOLAR FOR ALL PROGRAM, A DISTRIBUTE SOLAR MARKET STRATEGY, THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE STRATEGY, THE PROJECT-DEPLOYMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE STRATEGY, AND AN EQUITABLE ACCESS AND MEANINGFUL INVOLVEMENT PLAN. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE CLIMATE AND AIR POLLUTION BENEFITS, EQUITY AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS, AND MARKET TRANSFORMATION BENEFITS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE HOUSEHOLDS IN LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES.

DESCRIPTION:NOTE: A SPECIAL PAYMENT CONDITION APPLIES TO THIS AWARD. THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT. THE RECIPIENT WILL PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES TO DEPLOY AND BENEFIT FROM RESIDENTIAL-SERVING DISTRIBUTED SOLAR ENERGY AND STORAGE PROJECTS. THESE PROGRAMS WILL ENSURE LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVE RESIDENTIAL DISTRIBUTED SOLAR BY PROVIDING PROGRAM BENEFICIARIES HOUSEHOLD SAVINGS, COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP, ENERGY RESILIENCE, AND OTHER MEANINGFUL BENEFITS. ACTIVITIES:SOLAR PROJECTS RECEIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE RECIPIENT MAY RECEIVE ASSISTANCE FOR ASSOCIATED ENERGY STORAGE AND UPGRADES THAT EITHER ENABLE PROJECT DEPLOYMENT OR MAXIMIZE THE BENEFITS OF THE PROJECT FOR LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. THE RECIPIENT WILL ALSO PROVIDE PROJECT-DEPLOYMENT SERVICES TO ENABLE LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES TO DEPLOY AND BENEFIT FROM RESIDENTIAL SOLAR.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES WILL INCLUDE STEPS AND MILESTONES TO IMPLEMENT THE STRATEGIES AND PLANS FOR THE SOLAR FOR ALL PROGRAM, A DISTRIBUTE SOLAR MARKET STRATEGY, THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE STRATEGY, THE PROJECT-DEPLOYMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE STRATEGY, AND AN EQUITABLE ACCESS AND MEANINGFUL INVOLVEMENT PLAN. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE CLIMATE AND AIR POLLUTION BENEFITS, EQUITY AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS, AND MARKET TRANSFORMATION BENEFITS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE HOUSEHOLDS IN LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES.

DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE CITY OF JACKSON'S PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM, THROUGH JXN WATER, INC. A FOR PROFIT CORPORATION THAT IS ACTING ON THEIR BEHALF. THE PURPOSE OF THIS FUNDING IS TO ASSIST IN RESPONDING TO AND ALLEVIATING THE ONGOING EMERGENCY SITUATION AFFECTING THE CITY OF JACKSON PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM WHICH THE ADMINISTRATOR DETERMINED PRESENTS SUBSTANTIAL DANGER TO PUBLIC HEALTH. THE CITY ENTERED INTO AN INTERIM STIPULATED ORDER WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE APPROVED IN FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT ON NOVEMBER 29, 2022. THE INTERIM STIPULATED ORDER APPOINTED AN INTERIM THIRD PARTY MANAGER (ITPM) THAT MAY ACT THROUGH JXN WATER, INC. FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLYING WITH THE INTERIM STIPULATED ORDER (AS ESTABLISHED IN THE APRIL 4, 2023 AMENDMENT). ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ASSESSMENTS AND CONTRACTS: VALVE AND HYDRANT ASSESSMENT, SERVICE LINE INVENTORY, DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM LEAKS - FIND AND FIX, PHASE 2 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE - OPEN BOOK, PHASE 3 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE - LONG TERM, AND SYSTEM STABILIZATION PLAN. FUNDING FROM THIS AGREEMENT WILL ALSO SUPPORT THE INTERIM THIRD PARTY MANAGER'S PROFESSIONAL BUDGET, WITH ASSOCIATED PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING COSTS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: MONTHLY REPORTING ON OPENED OR INOPERABLE VALVES, HYDRANTS FLOW TESTED, DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM LEAKS IDENTIFIED AND REPAIRED, LEAD SERVICE LINES IDENTIFIED AND FIELD VERIFIED, AND MONTHLY OPERATING REPORTS. FINAL REPORTS FOR EACH ACTIVITY WILL BE PROVIDED. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: SUPPORTING THE SYSTEM IN COMPLYING WITH THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT AND ENSURING RESIDENTS OF JACKSON HAVE CLEAN AND SAFE DRINKING WATER. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE: APPROXIMATELY 160,000 PERSONS SERVED BY THE CITY OF JACKSON PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM.

DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS A CAPITALIZATION GRANT, FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) (PL 117-58), FOR THE RECIPIENT'S CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM. ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENTS OF THESE FUNDS PROVIDE LOW INTEREST FINANCING TO NUMEROUS SUBRECIPIENTS. SUBRECIPIENT:THE CLEAN WATER SRF PROGRAM IS EXEMPT FROM 2 CFR 200.332 SUBRECIPIENT MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR SUB-AWARDS AS PROVIDED IN 2 CFR 1500. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF LOANS. OF THIS GRANT AMOUNT, IEPA WILL FUND $111,415,000 IN LOANS IN THEIR INTENDED USE PLAN.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE FINANCING PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND PROTECTION PROJECTS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES ARE TO IMPROVE AND PROTECT WATER QUALITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE CITIZENS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA): SECTION 1452 AND INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) PL 117-58 AUTHORIZES THE STATE TO UTILIZE FUNDS TO FURTHER THE HEALTH PROTECTION OBJECTIVES OF SDWA. THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDS TO CAPITALIZE THE RECIPIENT'S DWSRF WITH AN EMPHASIS ON LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE IDENTIFICATION, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND REPLACEMENT OF LEAD SERVICE LINES. AS PART OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE STATE ENSURES COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS, WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH.ACTIVITIES:THE STATE HAS SUBMITTED AN INTENDED USE PLAN (IUP) AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PACKAGE FOR THIS CAPITALIZATION GRANT. THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDS TO CAPITALIZE THE RECIPIENT'S DWSRF WITH AN EMPHASIS ON LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE IDENTIFICATION, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND REPLACEMENT OF LEAD SERVICE LINES. THIS IUP CONTAINS A LIST OF THE CAPITAL PROJECTS THAT MAY RECEIVE FUNDING FROM THIS GRANT AND A DESCRIPTION OF THE ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES FUNDED BY THE SET-ASIDES. SUBRECIPIENT:THE DRINKING WATER SRF PROGRAM IS EXEMPT FROM 2 CFR 200.332 SUBRECIPIENT MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR SUB-AWARDS AS PROVIDED IN 2 CFR 1500. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF LOANS. OF THIS GRANT AMOUNT, IEPA WILL FUND $96,964,000.00 IN LOANS (23DA) IN THEIR INTENDED USE PLAN. THE REMAINING $10,000,000 WILL BE USED TO ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF LOCAL DRINKING WATER PROTECTION INITIATIVES AND OTHER STATE PROGRAMS UNDER THE LOCAL ASSISTANCE AND OTHER STATE PROGRAMS SET ASIDE (23DG).OUTCOMES:THE BENEFITS OF THIS GRANT WILL BE TO CAPITALIZE THE RECIPIENT'S DWSRF WITH AN EMPHASIS ON LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE IDENTIFICATION, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND REPLACEMENT OF LEAD SERVICE LINES. THE FUND CAN BE USED TO DEVELOP OR UPDATE LEAD SERVICE LINE INVENTORIES AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL WATER SYSTEMS UNDERTAKING LEAD SERVICE LINE INVENTORIES OR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. THESE PUBLIC HEALTH BENEFITS WILL BE STATEWIDE.