WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden made a new pitch for reviving stalled climate proposals during his State of the Union address, but he emphasized their potential benefits for consumers rather than hammering on the need to save the planet.
Biden’s Tuesday speech avoided using the “Build Back Better” label his party previously used for its proposed budget reconciliation package, but he touted individual provisions that would make homes and businesses more energy efficient, boost domestic solar and wind production and lower the price of electric vehicles.
“Let’s cut energy costs for families an average of $500 a year by combatting climate change,” Biden said.
