KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Solar energy proponents point to national security, lower utility bills, and new jobs as key reasons for increased investment in the technology that has been around for decades but has recently become more efficient and cost-effective.
“I think all I need to do is say two words, Putin and Ukraine, for us to recognize that clean energy provides us a path to a really secure future,” said Biden Administration Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy.
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McCarthy was referring to the tight spot Europe is working its way out of since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is partially supported by the large sums other countries pay to Russia for their fossil fuels.
It’s part of the reason the Biden administration announced it would be taking a series of steps trying to move solar technology…