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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the recipients of a $7 billion grant initiative aimed at increasing solar energy in low-income and disadvantaged communities. The initiative is part of the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, part of the Investing in America program funded through President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act.
A total of 60 select individuals, including states, territories, tribal governments, municipalities and nonprofit organizations, will benefit from the Solar for All program. The initiative is designed to fund the development of sustainable residential solar projects targeting more than 900,000 households across the country. The primary goal is to reduce energy costs, create quality jobs in underserved areas, and promote environmental justice while addressing the pressing issue of climate change.
EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan emphasized the administration’s commitment to ensuring that no community is left behind, with the investment expected to create hundreds of thousands of jobs and save families nearly $8 billion in energy costs. In addition, the projects are predicted to make a significant contribution to improving air quality and combating climate change.
John Podesta, Senior Advisor to the President on International Climate Policy, echoed these sentiments, citing solar power as the most cost-effective form of electricity currently available. He noted that the Solar for All grants will extend the financial benefits of solar power to economically disadvantaged groups that have historically been marginalized in terms of energy efficiency.
Additionally, US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman noted that the grants will improve energy efficiency and climate resilience in affordable housing across the US. , thereby promoting healthier community environments.
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