Publication date: April 22, 2024
Biden's $7 Billion Solar Initiative to Empower 900,000 Homes

Biden's $7 Billion Solar Initiative to Empower 900,000 Homes

The federal grants aim to augment solar energy adoption in economically diverse neighborhoods across the US.

Solar Energy

On Earth Day, President Biden announced an allocation of $7 billion in grants directed towards developing solar energy projects for around 900,000 low- and middle-income households. This large-scale effort is projected to reduce carbon emissions equivalent to 30 million metric tons of CO2, while saving these households approximately $350 million annually on energy bills.