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☷Biden Harris Administration Invests $22 Million to Improve Siting and Permitting for Large Scale Renewable Energy and Energy Storage
U.S. Department of Energy ( By Press Release office)
Mar 27,2024
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The DOE is giving out $22 million to support the expansion of clean energy projects , making it easier for communities to access the benefits of clean energy . This funding will help improve the planning and permitting processes for large - scale renewable energy facilities in six states . The goal is to make it easier for local governments and communities to plan for and evaluate these projects . The Biden - Harris Administration is committed to achieving a 100% clean electricity sector by 2035 and a net - zero emissions economy by 2050 , with a focus on solar , wind , and energy storage projects . Secretary Granholm emphasized the importance of addressing barriers to deploying clean energy and providing resources to help communities access clean energy resources tailored to their needs . The goal is to increase the deployment of clean energy projects through meaningful community engagement , which can lead to benefits such as workforce development , grid resilience , and electricity bill savings . To learn more about these collaboratives and their partners , visit our website . Information on the second round of funding and how to apply will be available soon . Sign up for our funding email list to stay informed . You can also learn more about large - scale renewable energy siting . R - STEP is funded by the DOE Solar Energy Technologies Office and Wind Energy Technologies Office , and the first round is administered by ENERGYWERX . This funding thing is possible because of this cool Partnership Intermediary Agreement made by the DOE Office of Technology Transitions . Getting chosen for negotiations doesn ' t mean the DOE is definitely giving you money . Before any money is given out , both the DOE and the applicant will talk it out and the DOE can change their mind or cancel the selection for any reason . The amount of money the DOE gives can also change depending on the negotiations . ### .
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