State receives $156 million in federal funds for solar infrastructure in disadvantaged communities.

WBRZ— BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources Monday received $156 million in federal funds to help build out solar infrastructure to improve energy resilience in low-income and disadvantaged communities.The program, "Solar for Y'all," will be overseen by DENR's Energy Office and is funded by the Inflation Reduction Act."Louisiana is in a uniquely positioned to benefit from this federal investment, with so much of its population in the areas of highest risk for...

WRIC—Virginia to receive $156 million as part of federal ‘Solar for All’ program. The Virginia Department of Energy will receive over $156 million in federal funding as part of the "Solar for All" program, from which around 50% of the Commonwealth's households will be eligible to benefit.

WBRZ—Gonzales industrial complex receives $2.3 million in federal funds for clean energy business infrastructure. GONZALES — The U.S. Department of Commerce announced Tuesday that it will invest $2.3 million into infrastructure to benefit clean energy business growth in Gonzales.The Economic Development Administration awarded the Ascension Parish government the grant for roadway improvements at the RiverPlex MegaPark, a 17,000 acre complex on the Mississippi River.The grant, which will be matched by $587,000 in local funds, is expected to create more than 450 jobs and generate an estimated $9.5...

WRFA-LP 107.9 FM—TCC Receiving $3 Million in Federal Grant Funding. The Chautauqua Center is receiving over $3 million in federal grant funding. Congressman Nick Langworthy said TCC will receive $3,179,348 as part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Center Program. TCC officials say this funding is part of the base grant for Federally Qualified Health Care Centers. The monies will fund […]