Thursday, April 2, 2009

Energy Stimulus Grants For Local Governments

Gov. Rendell today encouraged local and county governments to take advantage of $102 million in energy efficiency block grants and other funding opportunities in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
The Governor said that the Commonwealth will host Web-based sessions on April 8 and 28 for local governments that will guide municipal officials through the Recovery Act and the grant application process.
The block grant program assists local governments with reducing fossil fuel emissions and total energy use, and with improving energy efficiency for buildings and transportation.
Grants may be used for a variety of energy efficiency projects, including residential and commercial building energy audits; energy efficiency retrofits and conservation programs for existing facilities; developing and implementing transportation programs; implementing energy distribution resources to increase efficiency; material conservation programs; and replacing traffic signals and street lighting, among others. (click here for full announcement)

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