I love that Biden did that for two reasons. First, independent energy sources and a green planet ARE national security issues. Second, calling them national security issues makes it easier for Biden to take action.
In addition, specific action is being taken on heat pumps.
In April 2023 the Energy Department announced that they would use $250 million of DPA-authorized money to speed up heat pump manufacturing across the United States:
As part of President Biden’s Investing in America, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced a $250 million funding opportunity to accelerate electric heat pump manufacturing in America. This is the first funding opportunity announcement stemming from DOE’s new authorization, invoked by President Biden last summer, to utilize the Defense Production Act (DPA) to increase domestic production of five key clean energy technologies, including electric heat pumps.
This funding, provided by the Inflation Reduction Act, will be used to build a clean energy economy, create good-paying manufacturing jobs, and help families save money on their energy bills. Increased use of electric heat pumps, for heating and cooling, will help lower energy costs for more American families and businesses and create healthier indoor spaces through American-made clean energy technologies.
“Electric heat pumps offer a cheaper, more reliable option for heating and cooling that isn’t prone to dramatic price swings and helps to strengthen the nation’s energy independence.,” said U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm. “President Biden authorized DOE to lead this charge knowing that Americans across the country will feel the benefits — from the manufacturing workers leading development and deployment, to the consumers who will benefits from energy savings.”
Is there still more work to be done? 100%! Lots more work. But Biden did more than many people guessed could be done. And he deserves a lot of credit. AND he deserves to be re-elected.
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