Accelerating US Electrification: Jobs, Clean Energy, and Grid Modernization by 2035
The U.S. Senate supports accelerating the electrification of homes, buildings, and businesses, modernizing the electricity grid, and transitioning to clean energy by 2035. This initiative aims to create millions of jobs, reduce energy bills for citizens, and improve air quality, especially in communities most affected by pollution.
Key points
Lower Energy Bills: Households could save up to half of their annual energy costs through electrification, such as installing solar panels, heat pumps, and purchasing electric vehicles.
New Job Creation: The shift to clean energy is expected to generate millions of well-paying jobs across various sectors, including for those currently employed in the fossil fuel industry.
Improved Health and Environment: Reducing pollution from fossil fuels will enhance air and water quality, leading to better health outcomes for millions of Americans.
Community Support: At least 40% of the benefits from federal electrification investments are intended for historically marginalized communities and those disproportionately affected by pollution.
Infrastructure Modernization: Investments are planned to modernize the electricity grid, making it more reliable, secure, and flexible, particularly in rural and Tribal areas.
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Additional Information
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States must seize the opportunity to create millions of jobs, become a net exporter of clean energy, and secure a better, more equitable future by accelerating the electrification of households, buildings, and businesses in the United States, modernizing the United States electricity grid, and continuing on the path towards decarbonizing electricity generation in the United States by 2035.
Print number: SRES 224
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
Process start date: 2021-05-18