Clean Energy Microgrids: Grants for Community Resilience and Lower Energy Costs.
This Act establishes a federal grant program to fund the development and construction of local, clean energy microgrids. The goal is to ensure critical community infrastructure, such as hospitals, schools, and water systems, remains operational during power outages caused by extreme weather. The program heavily prioritizes environmental justice communities, offering them a higher federal cost share (up to 90%) to improve energy security and reduce pollution.
Key points
Enhanced energy security: Critical infrastructure (hospitals, schools, public housing) will maintain power during major storms and disasters using local clean energy sources.
Financial relief and health benefits: Priority is given to projects that reduce energy costs and decrease air pollution in disadvantaged neighborhoods.
Support for medical needs: Specific microgrids will be built for residents who rely on electricity for essential medical equipment (medical baseline customers).
Job standards: Projects require prevailing wages and encourage hiring local workers, veterans, and displaced energy workers.
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