Project Traits
State: Mississippi
Congressional District: MS03
Organization Type: Tribal Nation
Partner Organization(s) Type: None or Unknown
Energy Sector: Buildings, Waste and Materials Management
Energy Subsector: Energy Efficiency, Retrofit
Project Start Year: Unknown
Project Launch Year: Unknown
Government Support Received: Federal Grant [Climate Pollution Reduction Grant] for $7,759,587
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 selected application will support four greenhouse gas reduction measures to deliver substantial environmental, economic, and health benefits to the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. Specific efforts will include installing solar heat pumps, upgrading appliances, enhancing biodiesel production, and improving recycling capabilities and efficiency.
Project estimated to reduce 8,200 metric tons of CO2 between 2025 and 2030, as well as 41,400 metric tons of CO2 between 2025 and 2050.