Announcement of U.S. EPA Grant for Climate Focused Projects

Press event to recognize an $8.7M grant to the Central Midlands Council of Governments (COG) for community-driven solutions to cut climate pollution.
Through the grant, the Central Midlands COG will create a Smart Surfaces + Solar Fund to provide matching funding for local government projects to install solar power at public buildings like the City of Columbia’s wastewater plant. The project will also promote green infrastructure, urban forestry, and cool pavement pilot projects to reduce urban heat island effects in the region.