Biden uses Earth Day to target GOP and reveal $7 billion in federal grants for solar power

President Joe Biden announced $7 billion in federal grants for residential solar projects serving over 900,000 households in low- and middle-income communities on Earth Day. He criticized Republicans who want to repeal his climate change policies. The grants, awarded by the EPA, are expected to reduce emissions by 30 million metric tons of carbon dioxide annually and save households $350 million. Biden also revealed plans to expand the American Climate Corps green jobs training program to engage young voters for his reelection campaign. Solar energy is highlighted as a renewable energy source to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, despite high initial installation costs.

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