Florida says no to $400M in federal solar energy incentives
Randolph W. Hurst
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Florida has passed up on up to $400 million in federal money that would have helped low-income households install solar panels.
A $7 billion grant “competition” to promote clean energy in disadvantaged communities by providing low-income households with access to affordable solar energy was introduced by President Joe Biden earlier this year, but none of that money will reach Florida households.
The Environmental Protection Agency announced the competition in June as part of Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. However, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has decided to pass on the $400 million up for grabs by choosing to opt out of the opportunity.
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