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Federal funds boost New Orleans' solar energy efforts

Federal funds boost New Orleans' solar energy efforts

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded New Orleans nearly $50 million to install solar panels on low to middle-income homes, advancing climate action and energy independence in the city.

Halle Parker, Ellis Juhlin and Jessica Meszaros report for WWNO and NPR.

In short:

  • New Orleans will use the $50 million EPA grant to install solar panels on low to middle-income homes, enhancing climate resilience.
  • The EPA's $4.3 billion grant program supports 25 projects nationwide to reduce climate pollution, impacting 30 states.
  • Projects range from improving energy efficiency to reducing methane emissions, with a projected reduction of 1 billion metric tons of emissions by 2050.

Key quote:

"[This,] the City’s largest ever investment in climate action, is a testament to our collaborative efforts and unwavering dedication to addressing climate change."

— Greg Nichols, New Orleans’ Deputy Chief Resilience Officer

Why this matters:

Increasing solar energy in New Orleans not only cuts emissions but also helps the city adapt to stronger hurricanes driven by climate change. This initiative represents a significant step towards broader climate action and community resilience.

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