[1/2] Workers lift a solar panel onto a roof during a residential solar installation in Scripps Ranch, San Diego, California, U.S. October 14, 2016.
"This historic boost in solar investments will advance millions of residential solar projects nationwide, protect people and the planet, deliver environmental justice," said EPA Administrator Michael Regan.
Regan announced the launch of the "Solar for All" grant program in Vermont, where he joined Independent Senator Bernie Sanders to tour a residential solar project.
The awards will help communities develop low-income solar programs that will provide financing and technical assistance like workforce development and ensure that low-income households receive the benefits of rooftop solar, including household savings, community ownership and energy resiliency.
The program will guarantee a minimum 20% total electricity bill savings for households.
Persons:
Mike Blake, Biden, Michael Regan, Regan, Bernie Sanders, Valerie Volcovici, Aurora Ellis
Organizations:
Workers, Scripps, REUTERS, WASHINGTON, Environmental Protection Agency, Wednesday, Alaska Natives, Reduction, Independent, Clean Investment Fund, Communities Investment, Thomson
Locations:
Scripps Ranch, San Diego , California, U.S, Americans, Vermont