AIA Spearheads Push for Building Reuse Eligibility in First-of-its-Kind, $27B Inflation Reduction Act Program

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Now, passed as a provision of the latter, nearly $20 billion of the designated $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) has become publicly available following the Solar for All announcement made earlier in June. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"As federal agencies design and administer grant competitions that realize the climate goals of both historic pieces of legislation, AIA has been an enduring vocal leader in the effort to deliver environmental justice through leveraging public investment with private capital. In collaboration with Main Street America and Smart Growth America, AIA successfully urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to prioritize the eligibility of existing built resources both "],[0,[3],1,"before"],[0,[],0," and "],[0,[4],1,"after"],[0,[],0," the agency released its "],[0,[5],1,"implementation framework"],[0,[],0,". 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In alignment with the "],[0,[8],1,"Justice40 Initiative"],[0,[],0,", these grants will fund key decarbonization projects and underscore adaptive reuse as an integral climate solution."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u0022It is essential that we prioritize investments in existing buildings that will reduce emissions while also creating jobs, promoting health equity and supporting vulnerable communities most affected by climate change,\u201d said "],[0,[0],1,"Lakisha Ann Woods, "],[0,[],0,"AIA EVP and Chief Executive Officer. \u201cThis is not just a victory for the architecture profession, but society as a whole.\u201d "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"AIA believes the GGRF to be a pivotal sustainability strategy that will equitably increase access to a range of financing and technical assistance furthering health outcomes and just futures. Additionally, the GGRF will increase the capacities of vulnerable communities most affected by climate change while improving clean energy deployment, creating jobs, and reducing carbon emissions. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Applicants who meet the recipient criteria at the time of submission of an eligible nonprofit as defined in Section 134(c)(1) of the Clean Air Act and as further explained in Section III of each published Notice of Funding Opportunity can apply for funding. The competitions share a closing date of October 12, 2023, and additional information about "],[0,[9],1,"engagement opportunities"],[0,[],0," as well as the process to apply for funding is "],[0,[10],1,"available on the EPA\u2019s website"],[0,[],0,". "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"ABOUT AIA"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Founded in 1857, AIA consistently works to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through more than 200 international, state and local chapters, AIA advocates for public policies that promote economic vitality and public wellbeing. "],[0,[],0,"AIA provides members with tools and resources to assist them in their careers and business as well as engaging civic and government leaders and the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing our communities, institutions, nation, and world. Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest professional standards. "]]]]}