October 2024 Washington Update: Energy & Sustainability
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The US Environmental Protection Agency and AmeriCorps have launched the Environmental Justice Climate Corps (EJCC) Program to support disadvantaged and low-income communities and to provide training for clean energy and climate resilience jobs. The Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Initiative has released a progress report showing that its partners have saved almost $22 billion and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by over 220 million metric tons since 2011. The House of Representatives has passed several energy and environmental bills, including the Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act and the Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act.
Launch of Environmental Justice Climate Corps at Climate Week NYC
During Climate Week NYC, the US Environmental Protection Agency and AmeriCorps presented the Environmental Justice Climate Corps (EJCC) Program. This initiative, a part of President Biden’s American Climate Corps, is designed to build opportunities for people to support underserved and low-income communities. The program will support over 250 AmeriCorps VISTA members across the US for three years. The American Climate Corps plans to mobilize a diverse generation of over 20,000 Americans in its first year to work on energy-efficient technologies, conservation, and environmental justice, while creating pathways to high-quality jobs in clean energy and climate resilience.
Better Buildings Initiative Progress Report Highlights Energy Savings
The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Better Buildings Initiative collaborates with public and private sector partners to achieve significant energy, waste, and emission reduction. The 2024 Better Buildings Initiative progress report reveals that partners, including 28 Fortune 100 companies and over 90 state and local governments, have saved nearly $22 billion and reduced harmful greenhouse gas emissions by over 220 million metric tons since 2011.
Energy Bills Passed by House Before Recess
Several energy and environmental bills were passed by the House of Representatives prior to a six-week recess. This includes the Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act and the Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act.
Senate Committee Reviews DOE’s Role in Advanced Computing
The Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources held a hearing on the Department of Energy’s role in advanced computing research and technology.
DOE Announces Funding for Wave Energy
The Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) at the DOE announced a $112.5 million funding opportunity to boost marine energy. The funding will accelerate the design, fabrication, and testing of multiple wave energy converters.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law & Inflation Reduction Act Opportunities
For details on federal clean energy funding and financing opportunities, visit the ML Strategies Energy Funding Matrix.
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