Reducing methane emissions is one of the most important and cost-effective actions the U.S. can take to slow the rate of rapidly rising global temperatures.
The U.S. currently transports nearly 60 million metric tons of CO2 per year, but the projected demand for transport is expected to rise dramatically in the coming decades.
The agencies expect these investments will encourage immediate steps to conserve energy resources for American consumers and decrease methane emissions.
These investments will allow these communities to initiate proactive measures that guard against inclement weather, lower energy costs and protect natural resources.
The project is expected to generate up to 2.4 gigawatts of offshore wind energy, enough to power over 840,000 homes, for Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
These grants will advance resilient infrastructure projects around the nation and further the feds’ commitment to decarbonizing historically disadvantaged communities.