Climate Action and the Inflation Reduction Act: A Guide for Local Government Leaders
March 2, 2023

This guidebook (which was shared during the February 28th webinar) 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

Justice40 Initiative

The Biden Administration’s Justice40 Initiative works to ensure that 40 percent of the overall benefits of certain federal climate investments are targeted towards disadvantaged communities that have been disproportionately impacted by climate change. Below you can...

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Workforce Development Provisions

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) includes more than $800 million in dedicated investments for workforce development, as well as significant additional funds that may flexibly be used for that purpose. The Biden Administration is ensuring that workforce...

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