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The proposal would cut climate-changing carbon emissions by more
than 60 million tonnes, and could save more energy than any other
efficiency standard issued by the Energy Department to date, the
White House said in a release.
The new standard was part of a package of actions announced on
Friday that the White House said would curb nearly 300 million
tonnes of carbon emissions by 2030 and save consumers more than $10
billion on energy bills.
The Energy Department also said it would train veterans to install
solar panels at military bases, while the Agriculture Department
said it would invest $68 million in 540 renewable energy and
efficiency projects in rural areas, including 240 solar projects.
The Housing and Urban Development Department has ruled that its loan
guarantee funds for states and communities can be used for solar and
energy efficiency projects, the White House said.
(Reporting by Roberta Rampton; Editing by Robert Birsel)
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