John Walliser, Senior Vice President, Legal & Government Affairs for the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, issued the following statement on the announcement of a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Climate Pollution Reduction Grant to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA) initiative:
“Today’s announcement is a landmark moment for our state. The industrial sector accounts for the largest share of greenhouse gas emissions in our Commonwealth; but that in turn represents the greatest opportunity in the clean energy transition. PEC appreciates the tremendous work of the Shapiro Administration and Department of Environmental Protection in developing the RISE PA Program and pursuing this ground-breaking investment – nearly $400 million – in Pennsylvania’s environment and economy. We also thank the Biden-Harris Administration and Environmental Protection Agency for its stewardship of the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program. Strong communities, a healthy environment, and a robust and innovative economy can work hand in hand in the clean energy transition; the RISE PA Program will be a cornerstone in making that happen.”
The Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program was authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act.
The Pennsylvania Environmental Council protects and restores the natural and built environments through innovation, collaboration, education and advocacy. PEC believes in the value of partnerships with the private sector, government, communities and individuals to improve the quality of life for all Pennsylvanians. www.pecpa.org
Learn more about RISE PA in our April 2024 podcast interview with Louie Krak of the PA Department of Environmental Protection, who designed the program.