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DRCOG's $200 million decarbonization grant could bring funds, training and code support to Englewood

2114335 · January 15, 2025
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Summary

Commissioners discussed the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) subgrant of EPA funding for building decarbonization, possible allocation methods, eligible uses (energy codes, staff capacity, workforce training), and next steps for Englewood to position projects for funding.

The Englewood City Sustainability Commission spent a substantive portion of its meeting discussing a $200 million EPA award passed to the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) for building decarbonization, and how a regional subgrant could be used in Englewood.

Commissioner Christine Brinker, who is serving on DRCOG subcommittees, briefed the panel on the program’s Building Policy Collaborative and other “pillars” including workforce, incentives and community engagement. Brinker said the overall DRCOG award is $200,000,000 and that the pool to be divvied among jurisdictions in the region is…

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