09.13 Good Clean Energy News

DOE Funds ‘Cool Roofs’ in Philly

Philadelphia is getting $1.3 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to explore “cool roofs” and expand energy efficiency education. The grant will help make homes and schools more energy-efficient, support clean energy job growth, and reduce urban heat. The city will pilot reflective roof coatings to keep neighborhoods cooler, especially in underserved areas.

Read more: Philly gets federal money to explore ‘cool roofs’ 

EPA Funds Solar Energy in Texas

Tarrant County, Texas is set to receive $7 million from a federal grant to expand solar energy projects, focusing on low-income households. Part of the EPA’s Solar for All program, this investment will help residents save on energy bills and support clean energy. The funds will also provide tax credits and contribute to reducing greenhouse gases.

Read more: Tarrant County to expand solar energy with expected $7M from federal grant 

Federal Funding for EV Chargers in Milwaukee 

Milwaukee, Wisconsin is set to receive $15 million in federal funds to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers at 53 locations across the city. The grant, part of the FHWA’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Program, will focus on areas lacking EV infrastructure, particularly in low-to-moderate income neighborhoods. 

Read more: Milwaukee Wins $15 Million To Build EV Chargers At 53 Locations

Michigan Gets Funding for EV Chargers

Detroit and Ann Arbor, Michigan are receiving $26.2 million in federal grants to build EV charging ports. Detroit will use $23.4 million to install chargers at 19 locations, focusing on community spaces and areas lacking home charging options. Ann Arbor will receive $2.8 million to install 48 chargers, targeting low-income neighborhoods. These projects are part of a broader effort to add 9,200 EV chargers nationwide, supporting a cleaner, more accessible future for all.

Read more: Detroit and Ann Arbor to Get Federal Grants to Build Electric Vehicle Charging Ports

Energy Upgrades for Richmond Schools

Richmond Public Schools in Virginia are set to receive $15 million in federal funds for energy improvements. The project, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, will enhance indoor air quality by upgrading HVAC systems, roofs, and more at 22 schools. These upgrades are crucial for aging buildings and aim to benefit students and staff, setting a standard for schools nationwide.

Read more: Community meets to learn about energy improvement projects coming to Richmond Public Schools 

Pittsburgh Gets Funding for EV Chargers

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is receiving $2.4 million in federal funds to install more electric vehicle chargers at parks, parking facilities, and city streets near apartment buildings. The project, supported by Duquesne Light Co. and the Pittsburgh Parking Authority, aims to benefit freelance workers and car-sharing companies. This funding, part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is designed to boost clean transportation and reduce the city’s carbon footprint.

Read more: Pittsburgh getting $2.4M to build more electric vehicle chargers

NYC Gets Funds for 600 New EV Chargers

New York City will install 600 new electric vehicle charging stations across the five boroughs, thanks to a $15 million federal grant. More than half of the chargers will be placed in disadvantaged and low-income neighborhoods. The funding also includes 32 solar-powered charging ports at NYC parks. This expansion is part of the city’s efforts to make EVs more accessible and support clean energy access for all New Yorkers.

Read more: New York City to install 600 new electric vehicle charging stations

San Antonio Gets Funds for EV Chargers

The Brooks Development Authority in San Antonio, Texas has secured $1.7 million in federal funding to install 24 electric vehicle chargers across three sites on its Southeast Side campus. The chargers, part of a nationwide initiative funded by the Biden-Harris administration, will be located at an Embassy Suites, a multi-family apartment complex, and a food manufacturer. The installation will include 16 Level 2 chargers and 8 fast chargers, supporting the push for accessible and reliable EV infrastructure across the U.S.

Read more: Brooks Development Authority receives federal funding to install EV chargers

Sources
Schmidt, S. (2024, August 25). Philly gets federal money to explore ‘cool roofs’. WHYY PBS. https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-cool-roof-federal-grant-heat-energy-efficiency/

Vu, K. (2024, August 24). Tarrant County to expand solar energy with expected $7M from federal grant. Fort Worth Report. https://fortworthreport.org/2024/08/24/tarrant-county-to-expand-solar-energy-with-expected-7m-from-federal-grant/

Jannene, J. (2024, August 23). Milwaukee Wins $15 Million To Build EV Chargers At 53 Locations. Urban Milwaukee. https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2024/08/23/milwaukee-wins-15-million-to-build-ev-chargers-at-53-locations/#google_vignette

Lengel, A. (2024, August 28). Detroit and Ann Arbor to Get Federal Grants to Build Electric Vehicle Charging Ports. Deadline Detroit. https://www.deadlinedetroit.com/articles/32242/detroit_and_ann_arbor_to_get_federal_grants_to_build_electric_vehicle_charging_ports

Harlow, K. (2024, August 28). Community meets to learn about energy improvement projects coming to Richmond Public Schools. ABC 8 News. https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/richmond/community-meets-to-learn-about-energy-improvement-projects-coming-to-richmond-public-schools/

Salant, J. D. (2024, September 3). Pittsburgh getting $2.4M to build more electric vehicle chargers. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. https://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2024/08/27/pittsburgh-electric-vehicles-biden/stories/202408270069

Paolicelli, A. (2024, August 29). New York City to install 600 new electric vehicle charging stations. Spectrum News NY1. https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2024/08/29/new-york-city-to-install-600-new-electric-vehicle-charging-stations

Hickok, M. (2024, August 29). Brooks Development Authority receives federal funding to install EV chargers. KSAT.https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2024/08/29/brooks-development-authority-receives-federal-funding-to-install-ev-chargers/