Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG)

Cutting pollution. Lowering bills. Creating local jobs.

In July 2024, the U.S. EPA awarded the City of New Orleans nearly $50 million under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) Program—marking the largest climate investment in the City’s history.  Over the next five years, these funds will advance seven community-led projects addressing emissions, equity, public health, and workforce development.

Quick facts

  • What: Federal investment to reduce climate pollution with local benefits

  • Focus areas: Renewable energy, transportation, municipal buildings, reforestation and community engagement

  • Who benefits: Residents, small businesses, community organizations, and City facilities

  • How we work: Equity-first, data-driven, community-informed

  • Partners: City departments, utilities, nonprofits, workforce groups, and neighborhood leaders

How CPRG helps New Orleanians

  • Clean Air & Cooler Streets: More trees, bikes, and solar mean lower heat, cleaner air, and quieter streets across neighborhoods.

  • Save on Bills: Energy upgrades and solar incentives cut costs—for residents and City-operated buildings.

  • Safe, Sustainable Mobility: Bike infrastructure and rebates expand low-carbon transportation access for all.

  • Equity-Driven Design: Prioritizes communities with the greatest need for climate safeguards and health benefits.

  • Jobs & Training in Green Fields: These investments fuel workforce development in energy, solar, and environmental services.

Explore CPRG initiatives

Blue Bikes Expansion

Expands New Orleans’ bike share system to 2,000 bikes, adding more e-bikes and new stations in historically underserved neighborhoods—making low-cost, low-carbon transportation accessible to more residents.
Learn more → Blue Bikes Expansion

Downtown Bikeways

Constructs 6 miles of low stress bikeways connecting neighborhoods near downtown, improving safety for riders of all ages and abilities while reducing transportation emissions.

For more information → Downtown Bikeways

E-Bike Rebates

Provides 3,000 point-of-sale rebates for the purchase of e-bikes, with additional incentives for low- to moderate-income residents and people who rely on bikes for work or daily travel.
Check eligibility → E-Bike Rebate Program

 

Municipal Building Energy Upgrades

Retrofits 41 City-owned buildings with energy-efficient lighting, HVAC systems, and controls, and installs rooftop solar on 14 municipal facilities—reducing operating costs and cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

Learn more → CPRG Municipal Decarbonization

 

 

Energy Benchmarking Program

Launches a citywide building energy benchmarking program for large commercial buildings, providing tools and technical assistance to track and improve energy use.
Get the details → Energy Benchmarking Program

 

Solar for All Local Subsidies

Funds 1,400 local solar subsidies for low-income households, expanding access to rooftop and community solar and complementing Louisiana’s statewide Solar for All program.

Learn more → CPRG Solar for All NOLA

 

Citywide Reforestation Plan

Plants 7,500 trees—prioritizing low-canopy, heat-vulnerable neighborhoods—to lower urban temperatures, improve air quality, and enhance stormwater management.

Get the details → CPRG Reforestation Efforts

Contact

Questions about CPRG in New Orleans?
Office of Resilience & Sustainability
Email: ORS@nola.gov
 

New Orleans’ CPRG portfolio is delivered in collaboration with community partners and City departments. Individual program pages will be updated as full details, eligibility, and application timelines become available to the public.