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Obama Administration Announces $3.2 Billion in Funding for Local Energy Efficiency Improvements

By admin - Posted on March 27th, 2009

Block Grants to Support Jobs, Cut Energy Bills, and Increase Energy Independence

March 26, 2009 --
WASHINGTON – Vice President Joe Biden and Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced plans to invest $3.2 billion in energy efficiency and conservation projects in U.S. cities, counties, states, territories, and Native American tribes. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program, funded by President Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, will provide formula grants for projects that reduce total energy use and fossil fuel emissions, and improve energy efficiency nationwide. » read more »

Department of Energy Provides Nearly $88 Million to Low-Income Families for Home Weatherization

By admin - Posted on July 3rd, 2007

Funding is Second Installment of $200 Million in Total Weatherization Grants for FY 2007

June 29, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $88 million in weatherization grants to 20 states to make energy efficiency improvements in homes of low-income families. Weatherization can reduce an average home’s energy costs by $358 annually, and this year, DOE expects funding to weatherize approximately 70,000 homes nationwide. » read more »