Government support for solar power grid connection

Who will receive a $7 billion solar grant?

Washington – Today, April 22, as the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced 60 selectees that will receive $7 billion in grant awards through the Solar for All grant competition to deliver residential solar projects to over 900,000 households nationwide.

What is the $7 billion solar for all program?

Oops, something went wrong. Check your browser's developer console for more details. Under the $7 billion Solar for All program, the 60 grant recipients will create new or expand existing low-income solar programs, which will enable over 900,000 households in low-income and disadvantaged communities to benefit from distributed solar energy.

How much will solar energy save a community?

This $7 billion investment will generate over $350 million in annual savings on electric bills for overburdened households. The program will reduce 30 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions cumulatively, from over four gigawatts of solar energy capacity unlocked for low-income communities over five years.

What does Doe's 'investing in America' Agenda mean for solar energy?

Leer en español WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced several new solar energy investments to cut home electricity bills and reduce local pollution.

How does DOE support community solar projects?

DOE initiatives like NCSP, the Community Power Accelerator, and the Sunny Awards support the Department’s efforts to ensure organizations and communities across the nation have access to the funding and assistance necessary to develop community solar projects that promote long-lasting and meaningful benefits to the surrounding areas.

Does increased wind and solar power deployment affect grid reliability?

Over the past two decades, NREL has examined the effect of increased wind and solar power deployment on grid reliability, including studies on variability, resource adequacy, and frequency stability. Learn more about the types of renewable energy, including solar power, wind power, hydropower, and geothermal.