Biden administration approves massive solar energy project in California

The Interior Department announced Monday that it has approved a massive solar energy project on California's public lands.

Why it matters: The $550 million project will produce enough energy to power nearly 90,000 homes.

• The plant will be built on over 2,000 acres of public land.

What they're saying: "The time for a clean energy future is now. We must make bold investments that will tackle climate change and create good-paying American jobs,” Secretary Deb Haaland said in the statement.

• “Projects like this can help to make America a global leader in the clean energy economy through the acceleration of responsible renewable energy development on public lands.”