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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has cancelled a $7 billion program aimed at reducing home energy costs, which helped fund residential solar energy initiatives. The program, known as the “Solar for All” program, had allocated millions of dollars to North Carolina and other localities for projects such as rooftop solar installations. The funds had been awarded under the Inflation Reduction Act, a tax and spending bill led by the Democrats.
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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has halted a $7 billion operation intended to decrease housing energy expenses. This project was primarily beneficial for funding residential solar energy pursuits.
The “Solar for All” initiative, launched during the Biden administration, would have channeled tens of millions of dollars to North Carolina. The funds were supposed to be utilized for projects such as rooftop solar setups and local solar gardens, allocated to various localities across the nation through the Inflation Reduction Act, a bill driven by the Democrats focusing on tax and expenditure.
Weather Forecast
Residents of central North Carolina need to be on alert for potential flash floods until Wednesday. Given the heavy rainfall on Monday and Tuesday, additional showers on Wednesday afternoon could trigger flooding in some regions.
Thursday’s forecast predicts a mostly cloudy morning, with a chance of rain in some parts. Heavy rain and scattered storms are expected to hit parts of the area by afternoon, leading to possible localized flash flooding.
The rain pattern is predicted to reduce by the end of the week, with temperatures on the rise, and areas heating up to low 90s.
For comprehensive weather forecast of various regions across the state, click the following links:
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