$425 Million Clean Energy Boost: U.S. Department of Energy Sparks Renewal in Coal Communities!

According to Cool Down, the U.S. Department of Energy has announced a big plan to give a big $425 million clean energy project. They got this money from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The $425 million clean energy plan is to help communities that used to depend on coal. They want to create new jobs and reduce the use of dirty fuels like coal.

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$425 Million Clean Energy Boost: U.S. Department of Energy Sparks Renewal in Coal Communities! (PHOTO: The New York Times)

This $425 million clean energy money is coming at an important time. There are not many coal miners left and places like Appalachia are struggling. The $425 million clean energy goal is to help these areas by investing in clean energy. They’re turning old coal plants into places for solar power, wind power, and batteries. People in places like Appalachia are also starting their businesses like making solar panels to create jobs. The U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm, says this $425 million clean energy money will help create new jobs and build a cleaner future. The government wants to support communities affected by the decline of coal. They’re using President Biden‘s plan to invest in America to make it happen. As more places switch to clean energy it’s a chance for communities to grow and make a better future for everyone.

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