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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that the Bonneville Environmental Foundation has been selected to receive $56,540,000 through the Solar for All grant competition. This grant aims to develop long-lasting solar programs for low-income and disadvantaged communities in Idaho, enabling them to benefit from distributed residential solar.Casey Sixkiller, EPA Region 10 Administrator, stated, “President Biden committed to making the largest investment in our nation’s history to combat global climate change. Our announcement today ensures every community...
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Агентство по охране окружающей среды США создало онлайн-коллекцию ресурсов по экологической справедливости
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the creation of the Environmental Justice Clearinghouse, an online collection of resources dedicated to environmental justice issues. The initiative aims to provide the public with access to federal and non-federal online resources as part of President Biden's ambitious program to ensure environmental justice.Teresa Segovia, Deputy Assistant Director of the Office of Environmental Justice and Civil Rights, expressed, "The implementation of the ambitious Biden-Harris Administration program for...
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EPA Announces Online Collection of Environmental Justice Resources
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unveiled the Environmental Justice Clearinghouse, an online repository of resources aimed at advancing President Biden’s environmental justice agenda. Theresa Segovia, Principal Deputy Assistant Director for The Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights, emphasized the importance of collaboration in achieving the administration's goals, stating, “Delivering on the Biden-Harris Administration’s ambitious environmental justice agenda requires shared dedication to building strong relationships and...
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $405 Million for Residential Solar in Texas
DALLAS, TEXAS (April 23, 2024) - The Biden-Harris Administration has announced that two Texas groups will receive over $405 million to deliver residential solar, lower energy costs, and advance environmental justice. The Texas Solar For All Coalition will receive $249.7 million, and the Clean Energy Fund of Texas will receive $156.120 million through the Solar for All grant competition.EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan expressed the significance of this initiative, stating, "Today we’re delivering on President Biden’s promise that no community is left behind by investing...
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Receives $156 Million for Residential Solar Initiative
DALLAS, TEXAS (April 23, 2024) - The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources has been selected to receive $156,129,000 through the Solar for All grant competition, announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts to advance environmental justice and lower energy costs.EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan expressed, "Today we’re delivering on President Biden’s promise that no community is left behind by investing $7 billion in solar energy projects for over 900,000 households in low-income and disadvantaged...
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EPA Announces New Policy to Strengthen Civil-Criminal Enforcement Coordination
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a new policy aimed at enhancing the coordination between its civil and criminal enforcement programs. This initiative is part of the agency's efforts to hold polluters accountable and ensure environmental justice for communities affected by pollution.Assistant Administrator David M. Uhlmann for EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance emphasized the importance of aligning civil and criminal enforcement programs to effectively address environmental issues, stating, “A fair and robust enforcement...
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EPA signs agreement for cleanup of the Bradford Island National Priorities List site
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the signing of a Federal Facility Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Oregon, and Washington for the cleanup of the Bradford Island National Priorities List site. The agreement includes an enforceable schedule for the cleanup, with a public comment period running from April 24 to June 10. EPA Region 10 Administrator Casey Sixkiller emphasized the importance of the agreement, stating, “This agreement supports all parties working together to expeditiously investigate and address contamination at the...
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Virginia Department of Energy to Receive Over $156 Million for Residential Solar Programs
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that the Virginia Department of Energy has been chosen to receive more than $156 million through the Solar for All grant competition. This initiative aims to develop long-lasting solar programs that will benefit low-income and disadvantaged communities by lowering energy costs and advancing environmental justice.EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan expressed the significance of this investment, stating, "Today we’re delivering on President Biden’s promise that no community is left behind by investing $7 billion...
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $49M for Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources to Deliver Residential Solar
BOSTON (April 22, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources has been selected to receive over $49 million through the Solar for All grant competition. This funding aims to develop sustainable solar programs benefiting low-income and disadvantaged communities, aligning with President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act.EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan emphasized the significance of this investment, stating, "Today we're delivering on President Biden's promise that no community is left behind by investing...
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $156 Million for Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources for Residential Solar Projects
BOSTON (April 22, 2024) - In a significant move to advance environmental justice and lower energy costs, the Biden-Harris Administration has announced that the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources will receive over $156 million to deliver residential solar projects. This funding is part of the Solar for All grant competition under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, established to address climate change and support disadvantaged communities.EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan emphasized the administration's commitment by stating, "Today we're delivering on President...
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $62.5 Million for Residential Solar in Connecticut
BOSTON (April 22, 2024) - The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant investment in solar energy, with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency revealing that the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection will receive nearly $62.5 million through the Solar for All grant competition.EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan expressed the administration's commitment, stating, "Today we're delivering on President Biden's promise that no community is left behind by investing $7 billion in solar energy projects for over 900,000 households in...
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $160 Million for Residential Solar in Arizona
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that the Executive Office of the State of Arizona has been selected to receive $159,000,000 through the Solar for All grant competition. This funding aims to enable low-income and disadvantaged communities in Arizona to benefit from residential solar energy and lower their energy costs. Martha Guzman, EPA Pacific Southwest Regional Administrator, expressed, "For years, the benefits of household solar – such as the significant savings on energy bills – have been out of reach for too many in...
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Biden-Harris Administration Awards $43.7 Million to Bonneville Environmental Foundation for Residential Solar in Montana
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the Bonneville Environmental Foundation will receive $43.7 million through the Solar for All (SFA) grant competition to implement residential solar programs in Montana. The award is part of the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, aimed at lowering energy costs, creating jobs, advancing environmental justice, and addressing the climate crisis."EPA estimates that the 60 Solar for All recipients announced today will enable over 900,000 households in low-income and disadvantaged communities to deploy and...
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $250 Million to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice Across California
On April 22, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a significant investment of nearly $250 million to deliver residential solar and advance environmental justice across California. This funding is part of the Solar for All grant competition, aimed at enabling low-income and disadvantaged communities to benefit from solar energy.Martha Guzman, EPA Pacific Southwest Regional Administrator, emphasized the importance of this investment, stating, "For years, the benefits of household solar – such as the significant savings on energy bills – have been...
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Puerto Rico Office of Management and Budget to Receive Over $156 Million to Provide Solar Power, Lower Energy Costs and Advance Environmental Justice Across Puerto Rico
The Puerto Rico Office of Management and Budget has been selected to receive $156.1 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency through the Solar for All grant program. This funding will be utilized to develop sustainable solar programs benefiting low-income and disadvantaged communities in Puerto Rico. According to EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan, this investment aligns with President Biden's commitment to ensuring that no community is left behind in the transition to clean energy.The EPA estimates that the Solar for All program will enable over 900,000...
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Executive Office of the State of New Hampshire to Receive $43.5 Million for Residential Solar Programs
BOSTON (April 22, 2024) - The Biden-Harris Administration, in celebration of Earth Day, has announced that the Executive Office of the State of New Hampshire will receive over $43.5 million to deliver residential solar programs aimed at lowering energy costs and advancing environmental initiatives.EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan expressed, "Today we're delivering on President Biden's promise that no community is left behind by investing $7 billion in solar energy projects for over 900,000 households in low-income and disadvantaged communities."The funding is part of...
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $62.4M Grant for Solar Energy in Nebraska
LENEXA, KAN. (APRIL 22, 2024) – The Biden-Harris administration has announced that the Center for Rural Affairs in Nebraska will receive $62.4 million to deliver residential solar, lowering energy costs and advancing environmental justice across the state.The grant is part of the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund created under President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan stated, "Today we’re delivering on President Biden’s promise that no community is left behind by investing $7 billion in solar energy projects for over 900,000...
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $62 Million for Residential Solar in Maine
BOSTON (April 22, 2024) - The Biden-Harris Administration has announced that The Maine Governor's Energy Office will receive over $62 million to deliver residential solar, lower energy costs, and advance environmental justice across Maine. This funding is part of the Solar for All grant competition under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, created to address climate change and support communities in need.EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan expressed the administration's commitment by stating, "Today we're delivering on President Biden's promise that no community is left...
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $156M Grant for Missouri Solar Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the Missouri Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority (EIERA) will receive $156 million to develop solar programs for low-income and disadvantaged communities. This initiative falls under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition, aligning with President Biden's focus on environmental and economic goals.EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan highlighted the significance of the grant, stating, “Today we’re delivering on President Biden’s promise that no community is left behind by...
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NYSERDA to Receive Nearly $250 Million from EPA to Provide Solar Power, Lower Energy Costs and Advance Environmental Justice Across New York
Today, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) was announced as a recipient of $249.8 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency through the Solar for All grant program. The funding will be utilized to develop sustainable solar programs for low-income and disadvantaged communities in New York. The grant is part of the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, established under President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, with the aim of reducing energy costs, creating jobs, promoting environmental justice, and addressing climate...
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