Climate Investment at a Scale that Matters: Utility Franchise Fees & Pollution Control Annual

Utility Franchise Fees and Pollution Control Annual Registration can prevent catastrophic future harms, mitigate damage, and help communities become climate resilient. Local funding mechanisms allow cities to target the biggest fees and reinvest in marginalized communities. This fact sheet suggests equitably collecting and distributing fees by prioritizing frontline communities for early investments, exempting low-wealth households, and community-grounded accountable governance.