The solar industry's in US is apparently doing really well, it seems White House wants to broaden its reach even further.
The administration has launched a new initiative designed to give more
people access to solar energy and to create more jobs in the industry.
To start
with, the government wants to install 300 megawatts of solar and other types of
renewable energy in places with federally subsidized housing. Some
organizations in over 20 states also promise to conjure up 260 solar projects
in an effort to help low-income families.
To make the process easier and to reach both goals, the US
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will offer technical
assistance (and a primer of sorts) to communities, while the Federal Housing
Administration (FHA) will make it easier to borrow money.
The government has
partnered with companies and organizations to create more job opportunities, as
well. AmeriCorps, for instance, plans to train around 40 members who'll
eventually be deployed help retrofit houses with solar panels, whereas HUD, DOE
and the Department of Education will boost educational opportunities that will
help the renewable energy sector.
The White
House has laid out all the
details on its website, so get ready for a long read if you want to know what the
administration's planning exactly.
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