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Tree Planting Program for Home Energy and Economic Savings.

This new law establishes a grant program for planting trees to help reduce household energy bills. The program aims to support communities, especially those with high energy costs, by planting trees that provide shade and wind protection. Citizens may experience lower electricity and gas bills, as well as improved environmental quality in their neighborhoods.
Key points
The government will provide grants for tree planting projects that reduce residential energy consumption.
Priority will be given to projects in neighborhoods with low tree canopy cover, a high percentage of seniors or children, and in lower-income areas.
The goal is to plant at least 300,000 trees annually, contributing to lower home heating and cooling costs.
The program encourages hiring local residents, especially the unemployed, for tree planting activities.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_1782
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2021-05-20