Credit Unions Are Key to Reaching Climate Justice Goals
The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund is an opportunity to advance equity while addressing the climate crisis.
By Cathie Mahon | June 23, 2023 at 09:00 AM
The time to create equitable environmental, energy and financial policy in the U.S. is now. The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), a key component of the Inflation Reduction Act that will provide $27 billion in funding for clean energy projects and energy efficiency upgrades with a focus on “low-income and disadvantaged” communities, is not just a new capital source. It’s an opportunity to advance equity while addressing the climate crisis, and credit unions are poised to play a key role in this crucial work...