EPA's 'Solar for All' program awards $86 million to Oregon Dept. of Energy to bring solar to low-income households
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KTVZ— SEATTLE (KTVZ) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Tuesday that the Oregon Department of Energy has been selected to receive $86.6 million through the Solar for All grant competition to develop long-lasting solar programs that enable low-income and disadvantaged communities to deploy and benefit from distributed residential solar. This award is part of the
www.utilitydive.com—EPA awards $7B to 60 low-income solar access programs. The funds will support community solar programs as well as initiatives to provide loans and grants to low-income households looking to install rooftop solar, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Arkansas Times—EPA awards $94 million to Arkansas solar projects in disadvantaged communities. Hope Enterprise Corporation was awarded $93,670,000 for solar projects in Arkansas.
KHON2—Affordable, resilient energy coming to low-income households, disadvantaged communities. “We look forward to continuing this important work of delivering clean energy to our communities and improving the quality of life for our residents in perpetuity,” said Green.