On Earth Day, President Biden announced the launch of the American Climate Corps, offering 2,000 new positions, part of a broader plan to create 20,000 federally funded jobs to combat climate change. This initiative, inspired by Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal, aims to mobilize young Americans in conservation and renewable energy projects. Concurrently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled the Solar for All program, backed by a $7 billion investment intended to facilitate solar energy access across the country. This program is expected to benefit over 900,000 households in low- and middle-income communities by increasing solar capacity and reducing energy costs. Various states have reported significant federal funding allocations to support these initiatives, including $249.7 million for Texas, $156 million for rooftop solar in Colorado, nearly $62 million to Hawaiʻi, and $124 million to Midwest Tribal Energy Resources, creating thousands of new jobs.
The Sun Comes Out on Earth Day: EPA Announces Recipients of $7 Billion Solar For All Grants https://t.co/8LP62CLXPM #earthday #solar #solarpower #solarenergy #environmentallaw @BTLawNews https://t.co/vxmvDvkhcN
I fought hard to pass this funding and worked with Massachusetts leaders to bring it to our communities. Now we will receive a game-changing $156 million for more solar panels on roofs, good union jobs, lower energy bills, & a cleaner environment. Woo-hoo! https://t.co/DCtyukrkED
ICYMI: we secured $156 million to help low-income communities across Virginia access solar energy! Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, more Americans will have their upfront costs slashed so they can take part in the green energy transition!
Illinois will receive over $156M to help us reach our goal to run on 100% clean energy by 2050. From day one, I’ve worked decisively to build an equitable clean energy future that works for all. This is a win for our green economy and future. https://t.co/VGhMYEshSW
#EarthDay is a celebration of our climate progress to date — and it's an occasion to go further faster. At @POTUS' event, we met with @EPA's Jahi Wise to hear about their new #SolarForAll program to make clean energy more affordable and accessible. https://t.co/9j2HfK8BaR https://t.co/MFeBVC195D
A big deal, indeed. This investment is exactly why I fought so hard to pass the Inflation Reduction Act. These funds will make clean, reliable solar energy more accessible and affordable, saving working families hundreds of dollars per year on their energy bills. https://t.co/BZ8XH62blG
🚨 Attention young Oregonians 🚨 This is your chance to be part of the next generation of change and tackle the climate crisis. There are new positions with the American Climate Corps, including some right here in Oregon. https://t.co/7mDe2vyiye https://t.co/dHDlPC5k1p
Big news! The @EPA is granting $156 million to deliver solar panels to homes in #Louisiana. This was made possible by the #InflationReductionAct that I championed for our state and will support clean energy while making our communities more resilient during storms. https://t.co/x9YEAPNmx7
The Biden Administration's new Solar for All program will invest billions in a clean energy economy built on strong labor standards — with hundreds of millions coming to Texas alone! ☀️ It's going to create good union jobs AND save Americans money with cheap, clean solar energy. https://t.co/cHV0W4XG9u
☀️ NEWS: Proud to have helped secure nearly $250 million in federal funding for affordable solar energy projects in low-income and disadvantaged communities across California. This is an exciting investment towards a cleaner future! https://t.co/kmaoTRGC0Y
.@EPA's $7B Solar for All Grant will increase access to solar energy. Proud of the $156M to the Missouri Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority to provide investments in the St. Louis region. The Inflation Reduction Act keeps delivering for our communities. https://t.co/XmHJNlTr3p
The newly-established @ClimateCorpsUS is an amazing way to serve your country and join the fight against climate change all at once. Thanks to @POTUS and @RepAOC, our country is creating even more opportunities to invest in the advocacy and leadership of young people. https://t.co/ngVn2CTZc5
#LatestMiamiTechNews Human ingenuity, inspiration, a call to action: Miami Tech Talent Coalition takes the stage at @eMergeAmericas @rabovitz @lab_22c @saif305 @MDCollege Discover more here ⬇️ https://t.co/Mqgr1gj6NJ
Everyone should serve their country. I chose the @USMC. Many choose the @PeaceCorps or @TeachForAmerica. Now, thanks to @RepAOC’s tireless advocacy, you can also join the brand new @ClimateCorpsUS. Learn more and apply at https://t.co/5ikUxr6sIO! 🌲🌎 https://t.co/fMF0vqk66c
This is great news! @POTUS’ latest investments in solar energy – including over $156 million in Michigan – will make a real difference across the country, especially in areas that need it most. https://t.co/oScWWDYw7F
Solar energy provides a tremendous opportunity to combat climate change and lower costs for consumers. I was proud to help pass this funding that will ensure that solar energy can be accessed by more Granite Staters. https://t.co/yvYFItlOjO
Join the American Climate Corps! President Biden has created the American Climate Corps, a historic effort to combat climate change, advance environmental justice, and help build the clean energy economy. Additionally, 3 new states are creating state-level climate corps!… https://t.co/5YbmPZBTgC
Biden Announces $7B Solar Energy Plan https://t.co/u4U4SM5I6Y
Launched in September, the #AmericanClimateCorps seeks to recruit more than 20,000 young people and train them up in #skills needed to tackle #climate change, before funneling them into #cleanenergy trades or federal service. https://t.co/Xl5AM1bFwE
The new American Climate Corps should work by getting young folks out into nature or the community to learn valuable job skills. The climate angle is broadly applied, so just about anything outside can qualify. But only 273 job listings for low wages? https://t.co/5IeXHE5Yw3
After years of organizing, the @ClimateCorpsUS is finally here. In a historic revival of the New Deal, young people can now serve the country fighting wildfires, installing solar panels, and restoring mangroves across the country. Check it out: https://t.co/QjzmmUE2cD https://t.co/jcWqOtJMV2
Thanks to @POTUS and @EPA, $7 billion will be allocated to help low-income and disadvantaged households across the country access affordable solar energy, saving them money and helping the earth. https://t.co/J60fo9cIpQ
Mr. Biden created the American Climate Corps last year through an executive order. It is modeled after President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal. https://t.co/MtLJg4eFXv
I fought to pass the Inflation Reduction Act to lower costs for Granite Staters, invest in clean energy, and move us toward energy independence. This funding will: ☀️Support solar energy investments 💡Lower energy costs 🌳Protect the environment ➡️https://t.co/UgYgYpsadF https://t.co/cMZHr9FO46
West Michigan’s future is looking bright! ☀️ Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, over $150M from @EPA is coming home to expand solar power in Michigan! This will create thousands of jobs and help low-income households save on energy costs & reduce greenhouse gas emissions. https://t.co/9PiqyINM1l
Biden Announces $7B Solar Energy Plan, Including Thousands of American Climate Corps Jobs https://t.co/u4U4SM5I6Y
Illinois is receiving $156 million to support access to affordable, resilient, & clean solar energy through the @EPA Solar for All program. I am proud to have fought for this funding to create jobs for Illinoisans & decrease carbon emissions while increasing energy efficiency. https://t.co/0cSulyTEUd
More good news for Hawaiʻi from our huge energy transition investment law of ‘22: the U.S Environmental Protection Agency has awarded nearly $62 million to Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority to develop solar programs that will enable low-income and disadvantaged… (1/2) https://t.co/O6nqPk0a1Q
Great news, Texas! The @EPA announced today that cities across Texas will receive $249.7 million to expand residential solar use. I helped pass the Inflation Reduction Act to bring federal funding back to Texas, and these dollars will help lower energy bills across the state. https://t.co/UU7bXjAvoU
#LatestMiamiTechNews The hottest technology in Miami? @exowatt305 raises $20M, launches renewable energy solution Discover more here ⬇️ https://t.co/qDVCqFHRSc
It’s exciting to receive this funding to help more Coloradans save money on solar energy and rapidly deploy more low-cost solar energy across Colorado. I want to thank the Biden Administration for this investment in Colorado and a cleaner environment for future generations. https://t.co/Uoz7BD8ySk
Mr. Biden also will unveil 2,000 jobs that will be the first of his 20,000 federally funded jobs that will be available for young people to get involved in conservation and renewable energy to combat climate change. https://t.co/MtLJg4eFXv
#EarthWeek is a reminder of the global impact of climate change on our communities & ecosystems. I'm grateful for @POTUS's renewed investment in the @ClimateCorpsUS. If you want to build the next generation of clean energy & climate resiliency apply here: https://t.co/A71xA0H9mk
.@POTUS' Inflation Reduction Act created the American Climate Corps, which will help combat the climate crisis and mobilize the next generation of environmental leaders—all while providing good-paying jobs to thousands of young Americans. Apply now at https://t.co/rOGSDaHeWH https://t.co/QMCoD1mBlz
Good news! Pennsylvania will receive over $156 MILLION for home solar energy from the Inflation Reduction Act I voted for: https://t.co/mqxu2ghdBv
Good news: Oregon is receiving more than $86 million from the @EPA to help low-income households and multifamily buildings install solar for low or no cost. This investment was made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act—the biggest climate bill in our nation’s history. https://t.co/E3YAay1ERI
This morning I joined Rochester Child Care Center’s Earth Day celebration, in partnership with @NhClimate's Climate & Health Initiative for Caregivers and Kids. It was a fun reminder of how we can work together to protect the environment & planet to keep it safe for our future. https://t.co/WZeKnNrPVw
We worked hard to pass the IRA and secure essential funding to fight the climate crisis right here at home in the Commonwealth. I'm proud that Massachusetts is receiving $156 Million for Solar for All to power the clean energy revolution in the birthplace of the revolution. https://t.co/Gj9bVa4X0t
The Inflation Reduction Act was the single biggest climate investment in U.S. history. I was glad to join environmental leaders to celebrate everything it’s helping create, from the new tax credits putting money in your pocket to the good-paying jobs boosting our local economy. https://t.co/I6Mzlpz2Pv
$156 MILLION for rooftop solar coming to Colorado residents and communities from our Inflation Reduction Act. Now THIS is how you usher in our clean energy future! 💪☀️⚡ https://t.co/fm9i13NMop
The solar power grants will serve more than 900,000 households in low- and middle-income communities and will be awarded by the Environmental Protection Agency. https://t.co/MtLJg4eFXv
A $156 million grant to Nevada’s “green bank” is expected to help fund several thousand solar installations on single-family homes and affordable housing developments, as well as fund community solar projects. Amy Alonzo reports: https://t.co/YjckfciATn
EPA will award more than $124 million to @WEDCnews and Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association to remove barriers to solar transition for disadvantaged communities and Tribal-owned properties in Wisconsin and throughout the Midwest. Learn more: https://t.co/JSb8ZMLNIb
Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act continues to power the Ocean State’s clean energy future. This significant investment will make clean, reliable solar energy more accessible and affordable for all Rhode Island families. https://t.co/319mSSoCfi
Yesterday, on #EarthDay, the @EPA announced $156.12 MILLION in federal funding for North Carolia to launch EnergizeNC – a program to dramatically increse the availability of rooftop solar energy for homes across NC, train NC workers to deploy solar energy, & lower energy costs. https://t.co/XascsQIlBs
Over $300 million in federal funding for Ohio to expand access to solar power – made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act. Economic and environmental justice wins for Northeast Ohio. https://t.co/MNOvbsnCLO
Yesterday was Earth Day & I was out digging trails with @WTA_hikers. Working on our public lands is exactly what @POTUS has launched with the American Climate Corps for thousands of young people. Check it out & sign up! https://t.co/xfQ9tqm5Pu
🌍Following Earth Day, we want to spotlight some of our portfolio companies actively innovating and making a real impact on climate change. We're inspired by these teams who stand for what's right and use technology to develop scalable solutions that protect our planet.💚 https://t.co/uCLSxVe6qP
ICYMI: if you missed our 4 stories yesterday, catch up! Here’s another: This Earth Day, let’s shine a spotlight on South Florida innovators building a greener world https://t.co/PtmqFxkh4r @rileywk @refreshmiami #miamitech
ICYMI: The hottest technology in Miami? Exowatt raises $20M, launches renewable energy solution https://t.co/SSQFKUvCsQ @refreshmiami #miamitech @rileywk #climatetech
US EPA's $7B Solar for All program expected to drive 4 GW in capacity additions https://t.co/2yCXgsb9eC
This Earth Day, I'm proud to highlight our historic climate investments—transforming challenges into opportunities for job creation and innovation. In Nevada alone, nearly 16,000 new jobs have been created through our clean energy initiatives. The time for action is now. https://t.co/xEdPMzQKB0
President Biden marked #EarthDay on Monday by launching a website for applications for his Climate Corps jobs and training program. #EarthDay2024 https://t.co/Exj7UMiuBU
Thank you RNC! Today we uplifted peaceful demonstrations on campuses while launching the brand-new American Climate Corps program, a core vision from the Green New Deal. 2,000 new climate positions for young people. Open now. Apply at https://t.co/QjzmmUE2cD Happy Earth Day… https://t.co/BV1LZtBScC