Tarrant County expects to receive $7 million in federal funds to support solar energy projects — or about 2.8% of the $250 million awarded to a coalition of urban Texas cities and counties earlier this year.
The Environmental Protection Agency’s Solar for All program awarded $7 billion to 60 applicants across the country, including the coalition. Funds will provide solar energy to low-income and disadvantaged communities across the state. About 900,000 households nationwide will save over $350 million on their electric bills as a result of the investment, according to EPA estimates.
However, it was unclear how much Tarrant County would receive, as the county is considered a sub-applicant rather than a full coalition member.
Because commissioners initially voted against joining the coalition in July last year, the county narrowly missed the deadline to notify the EPA of its intention to apply for funds. Commissioners…
