Fact Sheet: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Announces Six New Actions to Lower Electricity Bills for Working Families

On July 27, 2022, the White House released a plan to fight inflation and lower energy costs with a focus on clean power. The plan details actions that enhance access to solar power for families and communities, enable rural housing authorities to perform energy efficiency upgrades, and create clean energy jobs by increasing funding for workforce development. The plan also highlights Department of Energy (DOE) awards and grants for energy efficiency projects, including solar.

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