thropic support for energy efficiency upgrades in her home . Her brand-new heat pump water heater was installed on December 23 , just in time for the holidays .
2 . The National Trust Community Investment Corporation , Appalachian Community Capital ’ s partner , recently led the charge on a $ 5.7 million sustainable rehabilitation of the historic National Guard Armory building located in one of Owosso , Michigan ’ s underserved communities . Alongside the Shiawassee Chamber of Commerce , the organization helped transform the space into an incubator for Owosso ’ s small businesses and local nonprofits complete with high-efficiency , all-electric heating and ENERGY STAR certified appliances .
3 . Opportunity Finance Network member Solar and Energy Loan Fund ( SELF ) operates in Florida , which has experienced some of the most disastrous effects of the climate crisis . SELF , a U . S . - Treasury certified Community Development Financial Institution ( CDFI ), recently partnered with Miami-Dade County ’ s Office of Resilience to invest in solar power , window and roof upgrades , and aging-in-place upgrades — including the installation of solar panels and battery backup systems for Gibson Plaza , a 65-unit affordable senior housing project . These investments have helped the community reduce energy costs while also building resiliency , ensuring residents can stay in their homes and remain protected against future climate impacts . “ When President Biden and I made the largest investment in our nation ’ s history to address the climate crisis and to build a clean energy economy , we made sure that every community would be able to participate and benefit ,” said Vice President Kamala Harris . “ The grantees announced today will help ensure that families , small businesses , and community leaders have access to the capital they need to make climate and clean energy projects a reality in their neighborhoods .”
“ President Biden and Vice President Harris have put communities at the center of their Investing in America agenda . Today , we ’ re putting an unprecedented $ 20 billion to work in communities that for too long have been shut out of resources to lower costs and benefit from clean technology solutions ,” said EPA Administrator Michael S . Regan . “ The selectees announced today will deliver transformational investments for American communities , businesses , and families and unleash tens of thousands of clean technology projects like putting solar on small businesses , electrifying affordable housing , providing EV loans for young families , and countless others . That translates to good-paying jobs , energy bill savings , and cleaner air , all while delivering on President Biden ’ s historic agenda to combat climate change .”
“ So many families face the same challenges : something breaks , you can ’ t afford to replace it , and the short-term solution is really no solution at all ,” said homeowner Mildred Carter of DeSoto , Georgia . “ I ’ m grateful for the help I got to install a brand-new heat pump water heater that provides me all the hot water I need while saving energy and money . And I ’ m grateful that there ’ s now going
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