Biden Administration Announces $1.4 Billion for Climate Initiatives

The funding supports clean energy projects and infrastructure improvements as part of the Investing in America agenda.

Biden's announcement allocates $1.2 billion to the Department of Transportation for cleaner construction materials in transportation projects.
The Department of Energy will distribute $18 million to 61 local governments for energy efficiency and decarbonization projects.
The Department of Agriculture will fund over 1,100 clean energy projects in 40 states to encourage a shift from fossil fuels.
This funding is part of the broader Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act efforts to combat climate change.
The initiatives aim to create jobs, lower energy costs, and advance environmental justice across the United States.