Congressman Cleaver Applauds $9 Million Grant For Kansas City from the Biden-Harris Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act

"As local governments across the nation, including right here in Kansas City, work to implement proven solutions that will combat the climate crisis and accelerate our transition to renewable energy, I'm thrilled to see the Inflation Reduction Act will continue to assist in these efforts with another $9 million in federal funding," said Congressman Cleaver. "With this federal grant, Kansas City will have an opportunity to engage directly with Missourians, receive their input, and implement reforms that will improve energy efficiency and lower costs for families and small businesses alike."

Kansas City is one of 19 cities across the nation to be selected for this federal grant. Building upon the groundwork laid by the initial set of selections from DOE's implementation of the President's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law with respect to building energy codes, the 19 selectees funded by the IRA announced today will receive direct technical assistance to support the adoption and implementation of traditional energy codes, zero energy codes, and building performance standards.

These grants advance the Biden-Harris Administration's Justice40 Initiative, which sets the goal that 40 percent of the overall benefits of certain federal investments in climate, clean energy, and other areas flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized by underinvestment and overburdened by pollution.

A full list of projects selected for funding is available here.