From August 26, 2022 post
U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) today welcomed $3,581,770 heading to New Hampshire to expand clean energy programs. The announcement was made by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and will be delivered through the State Energy Program (SEP), with nearly ten times the amount of recent funding levels now available thanks to the bipartisan infrastructure law that Pappas helped pass. This funding will help New Hampshire develop and implement clean energy projects that create jobs and economic growth while reducing energy costs and carbon emissions.
“Investing in clean energy will spur economic growth, create job opportunities, and protect our environment and way of life here in New Hampshire,” said Rep. Pappas. “I fought to pass the bipartisan infrastructure law to fund smart investments like this that will improve our infrastructure while cutting energy costs for Granite State families. I’ll keep fighting to improve our sustainability, support our economy, and invest in our future.”
“I’m thrilled to see the bipartisan infrastructure law deliver transformative funding to support clean energy projects across New Hampshire. This funding will create good-paying jobs, support local businesses and spur economic growth – all with an eye towards combating the climate crisis. From helping buildings become energy efficient to investing in solar energy and promoting clean energy infrastructure, this $3.5 million investment is critical to our clean energy future,” said Shaheen. “I helped lead negotiations around the bipartisan infrastructure law to deliver a once-in-a-generation investment in clean energy – I’m excited to see this funding making a real difference for communities across the state.”
“A clean energy economy is essential to helping lower costs and fight climate change, while also ensuring that we are not dependent on Big Oil or foreign countries,” said Senator Hassan. “This funding was made possible through the bipartisan infrastructure law, which I was proud to negotiate, and it is an exciting investment in New Hampshire’s economy and clean energy future. I’ll continue working on a bipartisan basis to expand clean energy in the Granite State, lower costs, and protect our environment.”
“The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law continues to deliver results for our communities – this federal funding to expand clean energy initiatives throughout the Granite State will create jobs and represents an important investment in our economy and efforts to combat climate change,” said Rep. Kuster, a member of the House Energy and Commerce Energy Subcommittee. “Creating a clean energy future is crucial to addressing the climate crisis, increasing our economic competitiveness, and bolstering our national security by reducing our reliance on foreign energy sources. I was proud to help pass the Inflation Reduction Act earlier this month, which includes historic provisions to address climate change, and I will continue working to support the clean energy economy of the future.”
Read more about the Department of Energy’s investment to expand State Clean Energy Programs here.
Original source can be found here.
