3 Ways Solar Energy Programs Are Helping Achieve President Obama's Climate Goals

Since President Obama took office in 2009, U.S. solar energy capacity has grown in excess of 20-fold. And solar stands to grow even more, with renewable energy capacity in the U.S. slated to reach as much as 28% of total U.S. generating capacity by 2030.

The E.P.A.'s Clean Power Plan, announced earlier this year, is an ambitious project to cut carbon pollution from the energy sector. The project sets long-term market signals, driving innovation and investments toward a clean energy future. As it ramps up, the Energy Department's SunShot Initiative is working to prepare the industry to help states and local communities go solar and reduce carbon emissions even further. For the complete story, see the Energy Blog.

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