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September 9, 2021

Biden Admin Aims to Boost U.S. Solar Output to 45% of All Energy Use by 2050
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The Biden administration is expected to push for a major increase in
solar energy production, going from less than 4% of the nation's
electricity use to 45% by 2050. Climate activists welcomed the news but
said the 30-year timeline is far too slow, and called for Biden to
follow through on his climate promises by ensuring the $3.5 trillion
reconciliation package passes, even as conservative Democrats like West
Virginia's Joe Manchin have refused to back it.


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