U.S. government announces 110 mln dollars for clean energy
Xinhua, September 17, 2015 Adjust font size:
The U.S. government on Wednesday announced more than 110 million U.S. dollars to boost clean energy in the country.
The Department of Energy (DOE) will provide the major funding, more than 102 million dollars for solar energy, said the DOE.
More than 52 million dollars will support 22 new projects in partnership with companies, non-profit organizations, universities, and national laboratories that aim to make solar energy more affordable and accessible across the nation.
"The projects announced today will help more communities nationwide reach the goals laid out in the Clean Power Plan, while ensuring that America continues to lead the world in clean energy innovation," said Energy Secretary Moniz.
In addition, up to 50 million dollars in new funding will advance solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to reduce the total cost of solar energy, and enable cutting-edge solar technologies, tools, and services to swiftly enter the marketplace.
"Since President Obama took office, the total cost of a home solar energy system has fallen by nearly 50 percent, while solar deployment is up nearly twenty-fold. Today, solar energy is cost-competitive with traditional energy sources in 14 states," said Moniz.
On the same day, the U. S. Department of Agriculture also announced nine grants totaling 7.9 million dollars to promote solar and wind energy for residents in remote rural areas. Enditem