Project Traits
State: Connecticut
Congressional District: CT02
Organization Type: Tribal Nation
Partner Organization(s) Type: None or Unknown
Energy Sector: Transportation,
Energy Subsector: EVs, EV Chargers
Project Start Year: Unknown
Project Launch Year: Unknown
Government Support Received: Federal Grant [Climate Pollution Reduction Grant] for $1,578,256
Outcomes & Impacts
Private Investment: Unknown
Jobs Announced or Created: Unknown
People Served: Unknown
Projected Economic Impact: Unknown
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $300 million in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants to 34 Tribal nations and territories. These grants, part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, aim to cut climate pollution and accelerate the clean energy transition. The projects include installing solar arrays, improving energy efficiency, and developing electric vehicle infrastructure. This marks one of the largest climate investments in Tribal and territorial communities.
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation selected application proposes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector by promoting electric vehicles (EVs). It will fund EV charging stations at government buildings, transition the government fleet to electric, and offer residential rebates to replace traditional gas-powered vehicles.
Project estimated to reduce 1,300 metric tons of CO2 between 2025 and 2030, as well as 12,000 metric tons of CO2 between 2025 and 2050.