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What is CPRG?
The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) has received a $1 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to lead a regional climate action planning effort.
This initiative includes three key phases:
- Priority Climate Action Plan (due March 2024): Identifies immediate, high-impact strategies.
- Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (due December 2025): Builds on the foundation for long-term emissions reductions across all sectors.
- Status Report (due fall 2027): Tracks progress, evaluates outcomes, and guides next steps.
In addition to supporting cleaner air and public health, the CPRG process will enhance regional collaboration, attract future funding opportunities, encourage local job creation in clean energy and green infrastructure, and strengthen community resilience to climate-related risks—paving the way toward a more sustainable, equitable, and climate-resilient future for the Houston-Galveston region.
Why It Matters
Regional climate planning through the CPRG program is essential for building a healthier, more resilient future for the Houston-Galveston region.
As our communities face increasing risks from extreme weather, air pollution, and public health challenges, the CPRG initiative provides:
- A strategy to improve air quality
- A commitment to advance environmental equity
- A critical opportunity to work together across city, county, and sector lines to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
By identifying local priorities and supporting collaborative solutions, the program lays the groundwork for long-term climate action that benefits everyone.
At its core, CPRG is about protecting what matters most—our health, our economy, and our environment—with a clear vision: Clean Air, Healthy Communities.
Program Highlights
Priority Climate Action Plan
We are pleased to announce that the final version of the regional Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) was submitted to the EPA on March 1, 2024. The plan outlines key greenhouse gas reduction strategies developed through broad stakeholder engagement and data analysis to help guide the region toward a healthier, more resilient future.
We encourage you to view the full document to better understand the strategies prioritized for our region, how they align with local goals, and how they lay the foundation for the forthcoming Comprehensive Climate Action Plan. You can access the full plan at the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program engagement website using the following link:
Regional Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory
As part of the PCAP development process, the Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) worked with H-GAC and ICLEI to develop a local baseline inventory of the major sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for thirteen counties located within the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugarland Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The baseline year selected was 2021 to maximize data availability. Developing reliable inventories for each of the GHG-emitting sectors in the Houston MSA is a critical first step to identify options for reducing emissions from those sectors.
Climate Corner
Climate Corner is a section in H-GAC’s monthly newsletter, Regional Focus. This section explores air quality, its regional impact and ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Sign up to receive the Regional Focus newsletter and explore updates on electric vehicle incentives, charging networks, innovations and more.
Get Involved
Your voice matters in shaping a cleaner, healthier future for our region.
As part of our Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) initiative, we’re gathering community input to help guide the types of activities and strategies we prioritize to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Whether you're a resident, business owner, student, or community leader, your perspective is valuable.
Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey and share your thoughts on what actions you think will make the most impact.
Together, we can create practical, people-centered solutions for Clean Air, Healthy Communities.
Attend a Public Meeting
Attend a public meeting, ask questions, and impact your community. Meetings will be held in-person unless specified otherwise. If you require translation services in Spanish or American Sign Language (ASL) for any of the CPRG engagement meetings, please send your request to [email protected].
Meeting summaries will be available at this link following each CPRG regional meeting.
| County Focus | Date | Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Bend County (In-Person) |
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025 | 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM | Missouri City Branch Library 1530 Texas Pkwy Missouri City, TX 77489 |
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| Brazoria County and Galveston County (In-Person) |
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 | 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM | North County Annex 174 Calder Dr. League City, TX 77573 |
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| Liberty County and Chambers County (In-Person) |
Tuesday, Sep. 2, 2025 | 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM | West Side Complex Community Building 8138 FM 3246 Baytown, TX 77523 |
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| Walker County and Montgomery County (In-Person) |
Wednesday, Sep. 3, 2025 | 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM | The Lone Star Convention & Expo Center 9055 Airport Rd Conroe, TX 77303 |
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| Colorado County, Waller County, and Austin County (In-Person) |
Monday, Sep. 8, 2025 | 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM | Joe Kuciemba Annex 425 FM 1488 Hempstead, TX 77445 |
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| Wharton County and Matagorda County (In-Person) |
Tuesday, Sep. 9, 2025 | 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM | Wharton County Main Library 1920 North Fulton St. Wharton, TX 77488 |
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| Full 13 County Focus (Hybrid) |
Tuesday, Sep. 16, 2025 | 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM | Houston-Galveston Area Council 3555 Timmons Ln. Houston, TX 77027 |
Register Now |
| Full 13 County Focus (Virtual) |
Thursday, Sep. 18, 2025 | 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM | Virtual Only | Register Now |
Get in Touch
For any program inquiries or further information, please feel free to contact Pharr Andrews at [email protected] or call 832-681-2587 and Vinny Polignano at [email protected] or call 713-499-6662.
Media Inquiries
Please contact Tricia Bentley at [email protected] or call 713-993-2489.