Minnesota’s Potential Share of the Federal Infrastructure Bill
By Sheri Hansen | June 30, 2022
Illustration by @drawnwell
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The federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which passed in November 2021, authorized $1.2 trillion in funding, with $550 billion in new spending for a wide range of infrastructure projects around the U.S. These are some of the highlights of what’s potentially on the table for Minnesota:
Broadband: $100 million
Weatherization $144 million
Carbon reduction: $106 million
Transportation: $5.6 billion
Water infrastructure: $680 million
The funding will come in the form of competitive grants, revolving loans, and reauthorization and funding increases for existing programs. Many of these funds require matches from the state, which need to be authorized by the legislature. Requested authorizations in areas like transportation were not completed in the 2022 legislative session, but they remain viable for the future.
In addition, states can apply for funding to improve their energy code process and advance energy-efficiency provisions. States can also apply for grants to improve energy efficiency and renewables in schools and to participate in pilot programs that aim to expand the use of energy-efficient materials. Various state agencies will be making decisions about participation in these programs.
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