The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will award $300 million for projects that increase energy affordability and promote climate resilience, particularly in rural areas. The $300 million funding opportunity, called Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas, is targeted at rural and remote communities across the United States. The DOE will award projects with an anticipated federal cost share ranging from $5 million for single-site projects to $100 for a single or multi-site demonstration project that benefits multiple communities. The funding is organized into nine geographical regions to reflect regional diversity in energy consumption and access, varying weather patterns, and climate impacts. “Access to a reliable and affordable energy supply is critical to building safer, climate resilient communities and key to addressing the unique energy challenges faced by remote regions,” U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm said. “Thanks to new investments from President Biden’s clean energy and climate agenda, DOE is doubling down on its efforts to ensure every American—especially those in rural and remote areas—can unlock the public health and cost-saving benefits that come with the transition to a clean energy future.” Nearly one in six Americans live in a rural or remote community. However, these communities often […]
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