Biden Looks to Energize Young Voters With Earth Day Solar Energy Grants from climate refugees Watch Video

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Biden Looks to Energize , Young Voters With Earth Day , Solar Energy Grants.<br/>Biden Looks to Energize , Young Voters With Earth Day , Solar Energy Grants.<br/>NBC reports that President Joe Biden will mark <br/>Earth Day with the announcement of $7 billion <br/>in federal grants for residential solar projects.<br/>NBC reports that President Joe Biden will mark <br/>Earth Day with the announcement of $7 billion <br/>in federal grants for residential solar projects.<br/>The grants will bring solar energy <br/>to over 900,000 households in both <br/>low- and middle-income communities. .<br/>According to senior administration officials, the <br/>projects receiving additional funding will reduce emissions <br/>by 30 million metric tons and save $350 million every year. .<br/>According to senior administration officials, the <br/>projects receiving additional funding will reduce emissions <br/>by 30 million metric tons and save $350 million every year. .<br/>NBC reports that solar power has gained <br/>traction as a clean energy source that could <br/>help reduce U.S. reliance on fossil fuels.<br/>However, the high cost of initial installation <br/>makes solar energy inaccessible <br/>for many households in the U.S.<br/>However, the high cost of initial installation <br/>makes solar energy inaccessible <br/>for many households in the U.S.<br/>49 of the new grants will be awarded at <br/>the state level, six more will serve Native American <br/>tribes and another five are multi-state awards.<br/>The grants will be used for renewable <br/>investments that include rooftop solar <br/>and community solar gardens. .<br/>The grants will be used for renewable <br/>investments that include rooftop solar <br/>and community solar gardens. .<br/>Officials say that the latest environmental <br/>announcements are part of an effort to energize <br/>young voters ahead of his upcoming reelection campaign.<br/>Biden also reportedly plans to expand the <br/>American Climate Corps green jobs training program, <br/>which was created last year by executive action. .<br/>Biden also reportedly plans to expand the <br/>American Climate Corps green jobs training program, <br/>which was created last year by executive action. .<br/>The corps, which will offer nearly 2,000 positions across <br/>36 states, is meant to offer young Americans the chance <br/>to help enact the Biden administration's climate agenda. .<br/>The corps, which will offer nearly 2,000 positions across <br/>36 states, is meant to offer young Americans the chance <br/>to help enact the Biden administration's climate agenda.