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The Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement program will dole out money to projects in Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Wisconsin intended to smooth the approval process for wind turbines, solar farms and energy storage projects.
The money comes from the $1.2 trillion Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law in 2022, and federal officials hope the funding will speed the construction of projects that need a green light from state and local governments.
“The Biden-Harris Administration is helping provide local leaders with the resources needed to deploy more clean energy to their residents in a way that is tailored to their unique needs,” U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said in a statement.
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