Today, the Obama Administration announced plans to fork over $6-plus million to AC Transit of Hayward, "to help reduce global warming, lessen America’s dependence on oil and create green jobs." The funds come from the Economic Recovery Act, and will be yet another boon to the growing eco-industry in the Bay Area.

"AC Transit is showing how investing in green transportation not only helps the planet and strengthens our economy, but also creates jobs here in the Bay Area," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.

The East Bay-based agency plans to use the $6.4 million booty to install several solar panels at its central maintenance facility in Hayward. And, according to the U.S Department of Transportation, this solar installation, along with AC Transit’s current solar capacity, "will produce the enough renewable electricity to generate 180 kilograms of 'green' hydrogen per day."