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Climate Pollution Reduction Grant – Climate Action Planning for the 29-county Atlanta MSA

ARC is working with communities across the 29-county Atlanta MSA to develop climate action plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality, with funding provided by EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program.

Atlanta MSA Priority Climate Action Plan

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ARC developed a regional Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) in collaboration with local governments and other stakeholders. The plan was submitted to EPA on March 1, 2024. The PCAP made communities in metro Atlanta eligible to apply for federal competitive implementation funds to put the plan into action through steps such as fleet electrification, solar installations, and energy efficiency retrofits.

In the next phase of the planning grant program, ARC is developing a comprehensive Metro Atlanta Climate Action Plan (MACAP) that will continue the work started during the PCAP planning process. The MACAP will serve as a roadmap to create a sustainable and resilient future for all, while also highlighting strategic initiatives to transition to net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. Stakeholder participation and input into the plan will be key as ARC identifies the most impactful climate actions, the potential impacts on communities, as well as the benefits to the region’s workforce and economy.

Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) Timeline

  1. Priority Climate Action Plan: Due March 1, 2024 (completed)
  2. CPRG Implementation Grants: Due April 1, 2024 (completed)
  3. Comprehensive Metro Atlanta Climate Action Plan: Due Fall 2025 (underway)

Planning for the Metro Atlanta Climate Action Plan is underway. Share your thoughts, sign up for updates, and request a speaker on the MACAP public input site.

Past PCAP meeting materials are available, and future stakeholder meetings/webinars will be announced on our CPRG stakeholder meetings page.

Information about EPA’s CPRG Program

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