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Leveraging the Inflation Reduction Act

  • Ohio CDC Association 100 East Broad Street, Suite 2350 Columbus, OH, 43215 (map)

Leveraging the Inflation Reduction Act

When: Wednesday, August 9th, 2023

Time: 10AM - 11:30AM

Where: Online via Zoom

Join us for this practical and interactive session facilitated by Cassandra Clevenger of Power a Clean Future Ohio (PCFO).

During this webinar, participants will learn about the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and their potential to combat climate change and improve our communities. Through these landmark pieces of legislation, we can reduce pollution, create healthier environments for living, working, and playing, and provide capital for these efforts. PCFO will provide an overview of the available opportunities and funding awarded to Ohio thus far, and share information on how organizations can leverage this opportunity to support their missions.

About the Presenter:

Cassandra Clevenger has a demonstrated history of success in fundraising and capacity building for community projects, businesses, and coalitions. Her expertise in leading projects has resulted in numerous successful initiatives that have brought about positive change in the communities she serves. As the Deputy Director of Power a Clean Future Ohio (PCFO), she oversees many aspects of the organization's day-to-day operations. Some of her responsibilities include financial management, program development, and coordination of the Infrastructure Grant Assistance Program. PCFO empowers Ohio communities to implement achievable, measurable, equitable, and economical climate action plans and clean energy policies. Cassandra graduated from Kent State University, where she studied Conservation Biology. Throughout her career, she has developed a passion for ensuring that communities have all the necessary tools to take action on the challenges they face, including climate change. Her ultimate goal is to create a significant shared impact at the state, federal, and global levels by empowering locals to lead the way.

About Power A Clean Future Ohio (PCFO):

Power A Clean Future Ohio is building momentum now for a clean, prosperous future by equipping local leaders for equitable, community-driven carbon reductions in Ohio. PCFO is an expansive, diverse coalition engaging with cities and local governments across the state of Ohio to build a clean future for communities. Power A Clean Future Ohio is empowering local leaders with tools and resources to create carbon reduction plans and implement them in ways that are achievable, measurable, equitable, and economical. PCFO is a nonpartisan coalition that works with local leaders to develop and implement proven climate solutions. PCFO is committed to reducing carbon emissions throughout Ohio in big and small ways that make sense for each local community. Ohio’s economy, health and future depend on a new approach to clean energy and climate change. 

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