N.Y. nets $32M in federal funds for use of low-carbon materials in transit projects

New York’s Staten Island. Governor Kathy Hochul stated Thursday that New York will use a $32 million federal grant to support the adoption of low-carbon materials in its transit projects.

The Federal Highway Administration money will support the state Department of Transportation in its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by promoting the use of construction materials with lower embodied carbon levels.

According to Hochul, these low carbon awards are a crucial instrument in our efforts to halt climate change, which is having an impact on New Yorkers’ daily lives through droughts, wildfires, and record-breaking snowstorms. With the support of this Biden-Harris Administration grant, we will be able to use cleaner materials in our transportation projects, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing our fight against climate change.

The greenhouse gas emissions generated during a building or infrastructure project are referred to as “embodied carbon.” According to Hochul’s office, it is responsible for one-third of the carbon emissions from the construction sector.

The funding will enable the state DOT to maintain its low carbon materials program, which aims to reduce the environmental effect of construction materials and adopt lower carbon criteria for state projects.

According to Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), this is a win-win situation that will increase construction projects using Made in the USA products while lowering greenhouse gas emissions throughout the Empire State. In addition to reducing carbon emissions and stimulating the economy, this investment, along with cash from the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law and other [Inflation Reduction Act] programs, is setting the groundwork for long-overdue construction projects.

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