LAX Leader

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) joins the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in celebrating the announcement of the Solar for All grant competition. This funding, created by the Inflation Reduction Act’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, will help tackle our climate goals and advance environmental justice by enabling historically disadvantaged households across the country to access affordable, resilient, and clean solar energy. 

The program will award up to 60 grants to states, territories, Tribal governments, municipalities, and eligible nonprofit recipients to expand existing low-income solar programs and develop and implement new Solar for All programs nationwide. 

“We must continue to harness clean energy as we combat the climate crisis,” said Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove. “Unfortunately, Black and Brown folks are often left out of the clean energy transition due to systemic barriers. Thanks to incredible funds from the Inflation Reduction Act, this EPA grant program will allow more people to engage with solar power in their communities, powering their homes and our economy. We must continue to put our communities at the heart of our climate agenda. Clean energy is the future, but everyone must be allowed to take part.”

“For too long, overburdened communities on the front lines of the climate crisis have been left behind and locked out of clean energy investments and climate solutions. Thanks to President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, this historic boost in solar investments will advance millions of residential solar projects nationwide, protect people and the planet, deliver environmental justice, save families money, and create good-paying jobs. All communities deserve to participate in America’s growing clean energy economy and under this competition, we will bring more communities along, working together to build a healthier and cleaner future for all,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan.

The Solar for All program ensures low-income households have equitable access to residential rooftop and residential community solar power by providing financial support and incentives to communities that were previously locked out of investments.

Additionally, it advances President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative, which sets a goal that 40% of the overall benefits of certain Federal investments flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized, underserved, and overburdened by pollution. 

Applications for grants are due September 26, 2023. For more information on how to apply, click here.

Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove is a fierce advocate for our environment and supports legislation to support the fight against climate change. She is a co-sponsor of the A. Donald McEachin Environmental Justice for All Act and will continue to find sustainable pathways to tackle the climate crisis and preserve Mother Earth for future generations.

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