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Georgia Ports Receive $48 Million for Clean Energy Upgrades

2024-10-30 14:43:12.511000

On October 29, 2024, Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff announced over $48 million in federal funding for clean energy upgrades at the Port of Savannah and the Port of Brunswick. This funding, totaling $48,763,746, is made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act and aims to install electric charging infrastructure for ships while replacing diesel terminal tractors with electric alternatives [22bc456f]. The initiative is expected to significantly reduce diesel emissions, improve air quality, and bolster local economies in Georgia [22bc456f].

This announcement aligns with the Biden administration's broader strategy to modernize U.S. ports and reduce carbon emissions. Earlier in 2024, Senators Warnock and Ossoff had already secured over $15 million for clean energy investments at the Port of Savannah and $11.3 million for improvements at Brunswick Harbor [22bc456f]. These efforts are part of a larger Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) initiative, which is distributing nearly $3 billion across 27 states to combat climate change and promote clean energy [22bc456f].

The Biden administration's recent $3 billion investment in port electrification aims to create cleaner air and approximately 40,000 new union jobs nationwide, including over 6,500 in manufacturing [bf98abf4]. This comprehensive approach not only addresses climate change but also fosters economic growth through job creation in the clean energy sector [06b830ad][bf98abf4]. EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan highlighted the importance of these investments in protecting communities near ports, which often suffer from pollution associated with freight activities [bf98abf4].

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