The Biden administration has allocated billions of dollars in new investments as part of its landmark climate law, the American Jobs Plan. Much of this funding is earmarked for clean energy projects in economically disadvantaged communities and communities of color, which have been disproportionately affected by the effects of climate change and have historically seen less investment in clean energy. Such investments could help create jobs while advancing environmental justice in vulnerable communities. Specific funding initiatives include investments to expand energy-efficient housing, affordable public transit, clean energy jobs, and improvements in energy reliability networks.
Poorer areas see the bulk of clean energy funds from Biden’s landmark climate law
