New Office of Energy Equity: Supporting Underserved Communities
This act establishes a new office within the Department of Energy to help lower energy costs and increase access to energy-saving measures for low-income and minority communities. The goal is to ensure all citizens have fair access to energy resources and their benefits.
Key points
An Office of Energy Equity is established to promote environmental justice in energy access.
The office will work to reduce or stabilize energy costs in underserved and disadvantaged communities.
Access to energy conservation measures, like efficiency improvements and renewable energy, will increase in these communities.
Funding of $20 million annually is authorized for fiscal years 2021-2025 to support these efforts.
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