Rep. Davids Secures $31.9M for Kansas Green Initiatives
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The U.S. Federal Highway Administration has awarded the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) a $31,933,577 grant to support clean manufacturing growth. The grant, from the Inflation Reduction Act, will be used for transportation projects that use construction materials with lower greenhouse gas emissions, such as concrete, cement, and asphalt. The law has already benefited Kansas, resulting in clean energy job growth, lower utility bills, improved energy efficiency in public buildings, and reduced gas prices.
Sharice Davids Announces Significant Federal Grant to Boost Kansas Clean Manufacturing Growth
The U.S. Federal Highway Administration has granted the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) $31,933,577. This noteworthy grant, courtesy of the Inflation Reduction Act, a law championed by Representative Sharice Davids, seeks to foster growth in U.S. clean industries, spawn manufacturing jobs, and curtail pollution from construction materials like concrete and steel.
With the backing of the Department of Transportation’s Low Carbon Transportation Materials (LCTM) program, KDOT will spotlight transportation projects that utilize construction materials emitting fewer greenhouse gases. The program will primarily target materials such as concrete, cement, and asphalt, while also considering the potential of glass and steel. Crucially, KDOT will enforce standards, oversee performance, and guarantee adherence to federal regulations.
The Inflation Reduction Act has already engendered benefits for Kansas. Davids highlighted that the Third Congressional District has experienced the highest clean energy job growth nationwide. Additionally, the law has contributed to the reduction of utility bills, enhancement of energy efficiency in public buildings, and decline of gas prices state-wide.
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