Climate action and the Inflation Reduction Act: A guide for local government leaders

December 1, 2022

This guidebook is intended to help mayors and their staff to understand the climate provisions included in the IRA, the opportunities for local government, and the multiple roles that mayors can play in maximizing the benefits of the law, while actively minimizing the real and potential harms posed to frontline communities exposed to fossil fuel infrastructure and development.

Other Resources

Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants

The Environmental and Climate Justice Program (EJC Program) Overview The Environmental and Climate Justice Program (ECJ Program) was created by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to provide financial and technical assistance for environmental and climate justice...

Engaging the Community for Infrastructure and Climate Projects

Communities are the heart of local development, and community engagement is often top of mind for local leaders as they identify and propose projects to address infrastructure needs and climate concerns. Under the Bipartisan infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Inflation...

Digital Equity Competitive Grants

The Digital Equity Competitive Grants Program is a $1.25 billion initiative administered by the NTIA. It will fund digital equity projects over five years, supporting cities, states, and nonprofit organizations entities to ensure all communities have the skills and...