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Biden-Harris Administration announces nearly $7.5 million grant to
Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township to cut climate pollution and accelerate
clean energy transition
Funded by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, EPA announces 34
selected Tribal and territory applications through the competitive Climate
Pollution Reduction Grants program
BOSTON (SEPTEMBER 5, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
announced the Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township has been selected to receive
$7,427,323 in Climate Pollution Reduction Grant funding as part of the
Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda.
The?? Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township’s selected application,
“Distributed Microgrid Phase 1,” will fund the first phase of the construction
of a community microgrid in the Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township, including
the installation of solar photovoltaic systems with battery backup and load
management at residential and municipal buildings.
“Thanks to President Biden and Vice President Harris’ leadership,
today’s investment marks one of the largest climate investments EPA has ever
made in Tribal and territorial communities. The ambitious projects selected
will deploy community-driven solutions to fight climate change and protect
public health,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “The Tribal and
territory leaders selected today will fund innovative projects that improve
air quality, deliver cleaner affordable electricity, and create economic and
workforce opportunities that can be scaled up and replicated across Tribal
lands and U.S. territories.”
“Respect for Tribal sovereignty is a foundation of our work with Native
Tribes. Thanks to President Biden and Vice President Harris, this investment
is a major step forward in cutting climate pollution, saving on energy costs
for families and accelerating the clean energy transition together with our
partners,” said Regional Administrator David W. Cash. “By investing in
projects that matter to the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, we’re
supporting solutions to pollution and seizing opportunities that are important
to the Tribe.”
“This $7 million grant for the Passamaquoddy Tribe to begin construction of
a microgrid and the installation of solar powered panels is a key step to
increasing power resiliency and driving down energy costs here in Maine,”
said U.S. Senator Angus King. “As we work to combat climate change and
protect our communities from severe weather events, clean energy solutions
like battery energy storage will be essential. This funding from the
Environmental Protection Agency will ensure the Tribe has the tools and
resources needed to unlock a clean energy future.”
“The Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township is excited to begin with the
implementation of solar energy within our boundaries and community. This will
assist in alternative clean energy solutions and our environment,” said
Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township Chief Nicholas.
More information:
EPA has selected 34 applications to fund projects proposed by 33 Tribal
recipients and the Municipality of Saipan in the Commonwealth of the Northern
Mariana Islands to implement community-driven solutions to tackle the climate
crisis, reduce air pollution, advance environmental justice, and accelerate
the clean energy transition.
The grants for the proposed projects, which are funded by President Biden’s
Inflation Reduction Act, will support the implementation of greenhouse gas
reduction measures that were identified by Tribal and territorial communities.
When estimates provided by all selected applicants are combined, the proposed
projects would cumulatively reduce greenhouse gas pollution by over 7 million
metric tons of carbon dioxide by 2050—equivalent to the carbon dioxide
emitted from nearly 1.4 million homes’ electricity use for one year.
Today’s selections mark the latest phase of investment under this
first-of-its kind, nearly $5 billion Climate Pollution Reduction Grants
program. In July, EPA announced selected applications from the CPRG
Implementation Grants General Competition to receive $4.3 billion in funding.
In 2023, EPA provided $250 million in planning grants to develop climate
action plans. Those plans served as the basis for greenhouse gas reduction
measures proposed in the CPRG implementation grant applications.
The selected applications will target greenhouse gas pollution from six
sectors of the economy with a particular focus on the transportation, electric
power, and commercial and residential buildings sectors, while spurring
workforce development and job creation in Indian Country and the Commonwealth
of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Today’s investment and ongoing CPRG technical support for planning grant
recipients are consistent with President Biden’s Executive Order 14112 on
Reforming Federal Funding and Support for Tribal Nations to Better Embrace Our
Trust Responsibilities and Promote the Next Era of Tribal Self-Determination.
The Executive Order demonstrates the Biden-Harris Administration’s respect
for Tribal sovereignty and its commitment to ushering in the next era of
Tribal self-determination by directing agencies to reform federal programs for
greater autonomy of Tribal Nations over how Tribes can invest federal funding.
The Executive Order also directs agencies to make federal funding less
burdensome and more accessible for Tribal Nations.
The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program is also advancing President
Biden’s historic Justice40 Initiative, which aims to ensure 40% of the
overall benefits of certain climate, clean energy, and other federal
investments flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized by
underinvestment and overburdened by pollution. 
EPA made its Tribes and Territories Competition selections following a review
of 110 applications that requested a total of more than $1.3 billion in
funding. The agency expects to award funds under both the Tribes and
Territories Competition and the General Competition later this year, once all
legal and administrative requirements are satisfied.
See the complete list of selected applications.
Learn about the CPRG program.
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