JUSTICE40 UPDATES
Equity in Energy: How Community Solar Is Involved.
“… The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has transformed the renewable industry. There are protections in the IRA for disadvantaged communities with the implementation of Justice 40, where 40% of certain federal investments flow to disadvantaged communities affected by pollution. On June 28, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency launched the $7 billion Solar for All competition that will award 60 grants to states, municipalities, tribal governments, and other eligible non-profits that will expand the deployment of solar to LMI and disadvantaged communities…” — Power Magazine
“Do more and do it faster.”
VIDEO: Andrea Marpillero Colomina, Sustainable Communities Program Director, GreenLatinos at The Hub Live 2023. — The Climate Group
GreenLatinos Gets $25 Million USDA Urban Forestry Grant for Tree Canopy Restoration Initiative.
… "This new initiative will significantly invest in Latino communities, which tend to have the least shade, parks, trees, and green infrastructure in their neighborhoods while suffering the most from health disparities due to climate change," said president and CEO Mark Magaña in a press release following the news of the grant… — The Latin Times
Biden-Harris announces $400 million for states to improve building energy efficiency, save consumers money, and make buildings more climate resilient.
… “A transition to a clean energy economy is about more than adding clean energy to the electric grid; we also need to revitalize, and fortify, the infrastructure we have now,” says U.S. Secretary of Energy, Jennifer M. Granholm. “Thanks to President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, this funding will ensure that states and local communities have the tools necessary to lead the way in increasing the performance and the overall health of buildings through energy codes, vastly improving infrastructure across the country and improving local communities' health and well-being”…
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Next Phase of Thriving Communities Grant Program to Help More Communities Unlock Access to Historic Infrastructure Investments
“Technical assistance and Capacity Building program helps guide disadvantaged, rural and Tribal communities as they navigate the federal funding process…” — U.S. Department of Transportation
Ley para Reducir Inflación ha impulsado crecimiento económico de latinos.
… “Sabemos que la Ley para Reducir la Inflación ya está marcando la diferencia para las familias latinas de todo el país. Durante estos meses hemos visto un crecimiento en nuestra economía, una baja en los costos de la energía y una reducción en las emisiones tóxicas que alimentan la crisis climática”, expresó Antonieta Cadiz, subdirectora ejecutiva de Climate Power En Acción… — El Tiempo Latino
Biden invierte $20 mil millones en proyectos de energía limpia.
“... Los proyectos se centrarán en las comunidades desfavorecidas y de bajos ingresos, incluidas las regiones rurales y tribales, destacó la Casa Blanca. Datos de la Casa Blanca señalaron que 40% de los fondos se destinarán a estas comunidades…” — El Tiempo Latino
Biden-Harris Announces $725 Million to Clean Up Legacy Pollution.
“... This funding opportunity advances the Biden-Harris administration’s unprecedented investments in communities and workers… This effort also advances the President’s commitment to environmental justice and the Justice40 Initiative, which aims to deliver 40 percent of the overall benefits of certain climate and clean energy investments to disadvantaged communities…” — U.S. Department of the Interior
Ley para Reducir la Inflación: Más oportunidades laborales para los latinos y menos contaminación climática.
… “La expansión de la energía limpia está creando nuevas oportunidades laborales para nuestra comunidad y al mismo tiempo disminuyendo la contaminación climática, un paso esencial para quienes sufren las consecuencias de la polución diariamente,” declaró Antonieta Cádiz, directora ejecutiva de la organización…” — El Tiempo Latino
Biden announces new environmental justice initiatives.
“... Under this order, environmental justice will become the responsibility of every single federal agency – I mean, every single federal agency,” Biden pledged at a White House Rose Garden signing ceremony surrounded by climate and environmental justice advocates…” — CNN
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Funding for Trees and Green Spaces in Urban Communities.
“… More than $1 billion from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda will increase urban tree cover, boost equitable access to nature, and tackle the climate crisis…” — U.S. Department of Agriculture
The Path to Achieving Justice40.
“... Justice40 is a whole-of-government effort to ensure that Federal agencies work with states and local communities to make good on President Biden’s promise to deliver at least 40 percent of the overall benefits from Federal investments in climate and clean energy to disadvantaged communities…” — The White House
Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis.
“The United States and the world face a profound climate crisis. We have a narrow moment to pursue action at home and abroad in order to avoid the most catastrophic impacts of that crisis and to seize the opportunity that tackling climate change presents. Domestic action must go hand in hand with United States international leadership, aimed at significantly enhancing global action. Together, we must listen to science and meet the moment…” — The White House