Facing pushback from Congress on climate Biden boosts clean energy in coal country

WASHINGTON – Communities formerly dependent on coal and other fossil fuels could get an entrée into the clean-energy economy through new federal funding the Biden administration is announcing Tuesday. Through tax credits and competitive grants, the administration hopes wind farms, solar fields and factories that make fuel cells will provide the jobs and the economic boost once gotten through mining or coal-fired power plants. “Workers who powered the last century of industry and innovation can power the next one,” said Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm. “It is simply a massive opportunity.” The new funding announcement comes weeks after Biden angered environmental…