Hoyer: Funds for MDOT Low-Carbon Construction
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer joined other Maryland lawmakers to announce $31,933,577 in federal funding to support the use of low-carbon materials in federally funded construction projects statewide. Incorporating the use of low-carbon materials in construction will help reduce pollution while supporting the continued growth of America’s clean manufacturing sector, Rep. Hoyer said.
He joined US Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, David Trone, and Glenn Ivey in making the announcement.
“The Inflation Reduction Act is the single largest investment we’ve made in fighting the climate crisis – and it is powering projects like these that will help support a burgeoning low-carbon construction material market cut emissions throughout the state, create jobs, and build a better, healthier future for our communities,” the lawmakers said in a news release.
“Having a world-class transportation system includes using and investing in materials that are better for the environment and create green jobs. This is another example of MDOT leading the way to reduce carbon emissions and support the state’s climate goals,” said Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld. “Thank you to Maryland’s fantastic federal delegation for helping secure this grant.”
The funds are provided through the US Department of Transportation’s Low-Carbon Transportation Materials Program, which the lawmakers fought to create and fund at $2 billion under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Congressman Hoyer is chair of the Regional Leadership Council.
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