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CE 4: Establish suitable and sustainable financing for the implementation phase of the Climate Action Implementation Plan. ​

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CE 4-1 Establish and maintain a database of federal funding, incentives, and grants available to support regional and local government climate action implementation resulting from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA​), Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and others. Explore opportunities for grant submissions, including collaboration with other communities or entities.


CE 4-2 Establish a Green Bank, or promote the State of Illinois Green Bank, to support funding of climate action and resilience strategies including Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy installations, and climate resilience upgrades with a prioritization for local businesses and those serving low income to moderate income community members. Funding available through the Inflation Reduction Act and State of Illinois CEJA.


CE 4-3 Establish a policy that accounts for all energy efficiency and renewable energy and other operational cost savings of owned buildings and fleets arising from CAIP actions.  All savings to be invested into a CAIP Fund as one source of financing for continued energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other CAIP implementation related efforts.


CE 4-4 Identify a sustainable funding source for increased utility assistance for low-income residents, including support for energy efficiency projects, such as weatherization.


CE 4-5 Establish Forest Ca​rbon Offset credits for local government and publicly managed urban forests and tree stock. Use funds to support climate action in the community.


CE 4-6 Consider establishing a policy that requires infrastructure projects and capital budgets incorporate climate risk and vulnerability analysis and adaptation plans to ensure that future spending contributes to resilience and achieving the Plan goals.