Posted 3/25/2024, 9:19:55 AM
Biden Administration Announces Record $6B Investment to Decarbonize Major Industries and Cut 14M Tons of Emissions
- $6 billion investment announced for 33 projects across 20 states to decarbonize energy-intensive industries and reduce emissions
- Projects expected to reduce 14 million metric tons of CO2 emissions per year, equivalent to taking 3 million gasoline cars off the road
- Largest federal investment in industrial decarbonization in U.S. history, matched by over $20 billion in total project investments
- Projects cover major emission sources like chemicals, concrete, steel, aluminum, food, and more
- Projects required to have Community Benefits Plans ensuring jobs, environmental justice, and stakeholder engagement