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Mar-28-2009Statement by US Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny ...(topic overview)
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- Of the money announced by the Department of Energy (DOE) today, the State of Alaska and communities and tribes across Alaska are in line to receive roughly $26 million. (More...)
- Under the block grant program, Lake County will receive nearly $3 million, Gary more than $900,000, Hammond more than $700,000, Porter County more than $500,000, and Portage more than $150,000. (More...)
- Counties also might be eligible for funding from the fledgling program that many local and state officials have just begun to hear about. (More...)
- Wescott said the money will be used to create jobs, save taxpayer dollars and conserve energy. (More...)
- The money is part of more than $3 billion being allocated across the nation. (More...)
- Each program differs by state and city, so look to your local agencies or energy.gov/recovery for details. (More...)
- The promises were requirements for getting some of the stimulus money. (More...)
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Of the money announced by the Department of Energy (DOE) today, the State of Alaska and communities and tribes across Alaska are in line to receive roughly $26 million. '''Dozens of communities across Alaska can use this money to cut energy costs with energy efficiency retrofits in residential and commercial buildings, financial incentive programs for energy efficiency improvements, and more,''' Sen. Begich said. '''As Alaskans continue to pay some of the highest energy costs in the country, this money comes at a good time as we'''re all trying to save money, create jobs and shore up the economy.''' When Sen. Begich was Mayor of Anchorage, he worked to secure the original authorization for the block grant program through the U.S. Conference of Mayors. As mayor, he recognized the benefits of improving energy efficiency to reduce energy costs and save taxpayers money. [1] The new funds will go into the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program, which will provide grants for projects that reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions, and improve energy efficiency. The additional money comes on top of $192 million in funding the administration announced earlier this month for New Jersey's Weatherization and State Energy programs.[2] The City of Altoona will receive still more stimulus money from the federal government. This time, it comes in the form of a block grant for $205,700 from the Department of Energy, part of a $102 million allocation to Pennsylvania "for projects that reduce total energy use and fossil fuel emissions and improve energy efficiency," according to a White House news release.[3]
The grants represent a slice of the estimated $32.7 billion in tech stimulus dollars allocated to the department. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program can be used for a variety of projects such as auditing and retrofitting residential and commercial buildings for energy efficiency. Other activities eligible for use of grant funds include transportation programs that conserve energy, projects to reduce and capture greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy installations on government buildings and deployment of energy efficient traffic signals and street lights.[4] "The funding will support energy audits and energy efficiency retrofits in residential and commercial buildings, the development and implementation of advanced building codes and inspections, and the creation of financial incentive programs for energy efficiency improvements," according to the Department of Energy. "Other activities eligible for use of grant funds include transportation programs that conserve energy, projects to reduce and capture methane and other greenhouse gas emissions from landfills, renewable energy installations on government buildings, energy efficient traffic signals and street lights, deployment of Combined Heat and Power and district heating and cooling systems, and others."[5]
The grants support energy audits and retrofits in residential and commercial buildings to promote energy efficiency, according to a U.S. Department of Energy statement. It's funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act approved by Congress and President Barack Obama in February. Longview planned to apply for grant funding, but learned this week the process would not be necessary, said Community Services Director Laura Hill. Federal regulators alerted the city of the $782,000 grant but declined to specify how the funds must be used, she said. Other Texas cities receiving funding included $1 million for Tyler and $1.2 million for Waco.[6] The U.S. Department of Energy announced Thursday that nearly $169 million is headed to Florida as part of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program, funded by President Barack Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.[7] The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act created the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. The State Energy Conservation Office in Texas is receiving $45.6 million above the formula-based grants for cities such as San Angelo and seven highly populated counties, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. The state agency must pass on at least 60 percent or about $27.4 million of its share to cities and counties with lower populations that don't qualify for formula grants from the DOE. The State Energy Conservation Office, part of the Texas Comptroller's Office, is to award at least 60 percent of its share to cities with populations less than 35,000 and counties with populations less than 200,000, R.J. DeSilva, Comptroller's Office spokesman, said.[8]
The funding is Vermont's share of about $3.2 billion included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, or the economic stimulus bill, for a Sanders-sponsored Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program. "It will create a significant number of jobs around the state. It should be seen as one part of an entire effort we're trying to make here in Washington," Sanders said Thursday.[9] The block grant funding is part of a bigger $3.2 billion of energy efficiency spending contained in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, announced today by Vice President Joe Biden. In additional to the block grant funding, Indiana will receive $132 million for home weatherization to be distributed across the state, and nearly $69 million for its state energy program.[10]
President Barack Obama announced Thursday Wisconsin will receive more than $234 million for energy efficiency, weatherization and conservation programs. As part of a nationwide investment of $8 billion for Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Wisconsin will receive $141.5 million for its Weatherization Assistance Program, $37 million for local energy efficiency and conservation improvements, and just over $55 million for the State Energy Program, according to statements from the White House.[11]
Philip Cherry, DNREC's policy director, said the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program was created by Congress and President George W. Bush in 2007, but went unfunded until President Barack Obama provided money for it in his American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Under the bill's provisions, Cherry said, the 10 largest municipalities in small states like Delaware get grants automatically and directly in annual funding for the program, while states are required to provide at least 68 percent of their allotments to counties and smaller jurisdictions.[12] The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program, funded by President Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, will provide grants for projects that reduce total energy use and fossil fuel emissions and improve energy efficiency, according to the statement.[13] The money comes from the stimulus plan's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, which provides grants for projects that reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions, said Gov. Bill Richardson in a news release.[14] The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program, funded by the $787 federal stimulus program, will fund efforts to reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions and to increase energy efficiency.[15] WASHINGTON -- Indianapolis is getting $8 million in federal stimulus funds for energy efficiency and conservation projects, the Obama administration announced Thursday. That's part of a total of $42 million going to the state and to Hoosier cities and counties for projects that reduce total energy use and fossil fuel emissions.[16]
The White House announced Thursday that $37.3 million is on its way to Minnesota to pay state and local governments for energy efficiency and conservation projects. The money, part of $3.2 billion for such projects nationwide, is flowing from the federal stimulus package that became law last month.[17] The government will provide $3.2 billion for energy efficiency and conservation projects in U.S. cities, counties, states, territories and American Indian tribes, including $42.2 million for local initiatives in Massachusetts.[15] The Obama Administration is dolling out $3.2 billion for energy efficiency and energy conservation projects in states and cities across the U.S., moving that portion of the economic stimulus money a bit closer to your home.[5] In all, the White House announced $3.2 billion in energy efficiency and conservation grants that are available to states, cities and counties nationwide in the latest installment of the government's economic stimulus package spending.[18]
Douglas County will receive nearly half a million dollars as part of a series of energy efficiency awards handed out through a federal stimulus program. Douglas County was awarded $442,9000 as its share of $33.5 million given to nine counties, 14 Oregon cities and 10 Indian tribes under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program.[19] WASHINGTON - The Hudson Valley is receiving over $17 million through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program funded through the federal stimulus package.[20] Canton Township has received word it's receiving $754,100 in federal stimulus money from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program.[21]
Virginia will get about $60.7 million through the department's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program, the statement says. Harrisonburg City Manager Kurt Hodgen said he had yet to receive information about the funds, so he's unsure how the money can be spent once the city gets it.[22] Mar. 27--DECATUR -- The city of Decatur will receive $768,200 from the U.S. Department of Energy under its Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program, U.S. Rep. Phil Hare, D-Rock Island, announced Thursday. "These grants will help create good-paying 'green' jobs in the 17th District while reducing our dependence on foreign oil and combating global warming," Hare said.[23] "You've got to come up with something that they deem worthwhile before they fund it," the mayor said. City officials will be working on an appropriate proposal, he said. Among the ideas, he said, has been to replace the heating and air conditioning unit in City Auditorium. It gobbles up fuel and could be made more energy efficient, he said. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program provides formula grants along the same lines as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Community Development Block Grant, in that certain cities and counties automatically qualify for funding based on their population.[24]
The funding for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program will help the state, counties, cities and tribes implement strategies to reduce fossil fuel emissions, lower energy use, and improve energy efficiency.[25] According to DOE, the funds are part of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program, funded by the ARRA. The funds are formula grants for projects that reduce total energy use and fossil fuel emissions and improve energy efficiency nationwide.[26] The money, from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block grant program, will also help fund projects to reduce fossil fuel emissions, and improve energy efficiency. The city is working with other organizations to decide how its portion should be spent.[27] The money announced Thursday comes under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program, which funds grants for projects that reduce fossil-fuel emissions and improve energy efficiency.[12]
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), passed in February, included $3.2 billion for the program, which will help fund city and county efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and conserve energy. Congress approved the EECBG program in mid-2008, but failed to appropriate funds for it until its inclusion in ARRA. The EECBG funds available for fiscal year 2009 may be used to spur economic growth, decrease total energy consumption by improving the energy efficiency of vehicles and buildings, and create jobs.[28] By all indications, it will need to be a quick decision. In announcing Thursday's round of funding, which totalled $3.2 billion nationwide, Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Vice President Joe Biden indicated that they expected localities to move quickly to create jobs and otherwise fuel the economic recovery. "These investments will save taxpayer dollars and create jobs in communities around the country," Biden said in a prepared statement. "Local leaders will have the flexibility in how they put these resources to work -- but we will hold them accountable for making the investments quickly and wisely to spur the local economy and cut energy use." Biden and Chu said the Department of Energy would provide guidance to grant recipients and require them to report on the number of jobs created or retained, energy saved, renewable energy capacity installed, greenhouse gas emissions reduced and funds leveraged. The funding, they said, is based on a formula that counts population and energy use.[12]
With an overall price tag of $3.2 billion, the new grant program aims to improve energy efficiency by funding projects to cut fossil fuel emissions, reduce energy use and improve energy efficiency in transportation, building and other appropriate sectors.[29] The U.S. Department of Energy has allocated nearly $1 million to the city of Macon to pay for projects that reduce energy use, cut fossil fuel emissions and improve energy efficiency.[24] According to the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy office, the energy efficiency and conservation block grants can be used for nearly anything that would ultimately reduce fossil fuel emissions, reduce total energy use or improve energy efficiency in the transportation sector, the building sector or others.[30] Evansville has been awarded $1.2 million from the U.S. Department of Energy under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program.[31] GALVESTON, TexasThree Galveston County cities are on list of Texas locales slated to receive shares of more than $200 million in federal grants meant to pay for energy efficiency and conservation projects, according to a statement issued Thursday by the U.S. Department of Energy.[13] Larimer County communities will receive $2.3 million from federal stimulus funding for energy efficiency and conservation projects, the U.S. Department of Energy announced Thursday.[32] NEW BEDFORD The city will receive $869,300 in federal stimulus money to boost local energy efficiency, the U.S. Department of Energy announced Thursday.[15]
The city of Lawrence will receive nearly $900,000 in federal stimulus money to undertake energy efficiency projects at city buildings.[33]
The $946,600 grant is funded by President Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and is part of more than $67 million in stimulus money that is earmarked for distribution across Georgia to increase energy efficiency. Mayor Robert Reichert said his understanding is that for the city to receive the cash, it will need to come up with an appropriate plan for spending it.[24] As part of President Barack Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Independence will receive more than $1 million in federal grant funds, while Blue Springs will receive close to a half million dollars for energy and conservation projects in their respective cities.[26] The federal government set aside some $3.2 billion of the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for U.S. Department of Energy grants. That money can be used for a range of projects, from rebates for home-energy audits to development of renewable-energy projects. Local governments are also eyeing those funds for green retrofits of public facilities and more efficient traffic signals and streetlights.[34]
U.S. cities, counties, states, territories and Native American tribes will receive funds from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant programme, under the auspices of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.[35] U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill announced Thursday the United States Department of Energy will grant the state of Missouri, as well as 10 counties and 15 other cities in Missouri, a total of $43,779,300 in federal grants for energy efficiency and conservation projects.[26] The latest, on Thursday, came in the form of $757,200 in grant availability from the U.S. Department of Energy, money meant to enhance local energy efficiency and conservation efforts. That followed Wednesday'''s formal announcement that the St. Joseph Housing Authority would get a $361,208 grant for a capital improvement project, and Tuesday'''s notification of a $109,894 grant for the St. Joseph Police Department.[36] A more than $757,000 U.S. Department of Energy grant is available to the city for energy efficiency and conservation efforts, which the city may use to replace windows at City Hall.[36] The U.S. Department of Energy has released detailed guidance for participation in the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant opnbrktEECBGclsbrkt Program.[28]
The money will be available for energy audits and retrofits in residential and commercial buildings; developing and implementing advanced building codes and inspections and creating incentive programs for energy efficiency improvements. "This funding represents a significant win-win for Sacramento," Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson said in a news release. "The block grants will both create new jobs and spur investment in a more energy efficient city."[37] Uses for the funding include energy audits and energy efficiency retrofits in residential and commercial buildings, development and implementation of advanced building codes and inspections, and the creation of financial incentive programs for energy-efficiency improvements. Grants are also available for numerous other uses, such as transportation programs that conserve energy and energy-efficient traffic signals and street lights. "These investments will save taxpayer dollars and create jobs in communities around the country," Biden said. "Local leaders will have the flexibility in how they put these resources to work -- but we will hold them accountable for making the investments quickly and wisely to spur the local economy and cut energy use."[38] The money can be used for energy audits and energy efficiency retrofits in residential and commercial buildings, the development and implementation of advanced building codes and inspections, and the creation of financial incentive programs for energy efficiency improvements. "Investing in energy efficiency is a win-win for Colorado," said Rep. Betsy Markey, D-Colo. "It saves taxpayer dollars, cuts our energy bills and decreases our dependence on foreign oil. These improvements from the economic recovery package also mean local jobs right here in Larimer County at a time when we need them the most."[32]
Activities the money can support include energy audits and making residential and commercial buildings more energy efficient, improving building codes and inspections and creating financial incentive programs for energy efficiency improvements. It also can go for transportation programs that conserve energy, projects that reduce or capture greenhouse gas emissions from landfills, and making traffic signals and street lights more energy efficient.[39] According to the Energy Department, the money will support energy audits and energy efficiency retrofits in residential and commercial buildings, the development and implementation of advanced building codes and inspections and the creation of financial incentives for energy efficiency improvements. Other grant-eligible activities may be transportation programs that conserve energy, projects that reduce and capture methane and other greenhouse gases that landfills produce, renewable energy installations on government buildings, energy efficient traffic and street lights and other projects.[24]
Activities eligible for the energy grant include development of an energy efficiency and conservation strategy, residential and commercial building audits, energy efficient traffic signal and street lighting and finding renewable energy technologies for government buildings. Levy said the funding will help Evansville further develop its sustainability policy through the implementation of programs and initiatives to improve environmental health in the community. Cities are eligible for direct formula grants from the Department of Energy if they have a population of at least 35,000 or are one of the 10 highest populated cities in the state.[31] The block grants will support energy audits and energy efficient retrofits in residential and commercial buildings, the development and implementation of advanced building codes and inspections, and the creation of incentive programs for energy efficiency improvements, the department said.[2] The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program will fund new and existing programs in states to promote home energy audits, weatherization, energy efficiency upgrades, replacement of outdated appliances and other similar initiatives.[5] The $5.3 million is for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, which is distributed directly to counties and municipalities.[10] Vacaville, Fairfield and Vallejo soon will be receiving more than $2 million through the federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program, according to Congressman George Miller, D- Solano.[40] The Obama Administration announced Thursday an allocation of $58 million to North Carolina and $31 million to South Carolina for the energy efficiency and conservation block grant program.[34]
WASHINGTON -- Abilene stands to receive nearly $1.13 million in stimulus funding to improve energy efficiency from a new federal grant program the White House rolled out Thursday.[29] The money given to the Department of Energy is nearly twice the $5 million that is typically provided during a two-year budget cycle for energy efficiency projects. 'This is huge,' Torres said. The program, he said, is just the first of several programs that will receive stimulus funding.[19] Phoenix gets $15.23 million of that money, the largest allocation in the state. "This one here will be used on a variety of different ways, some of it on commercial properties," said Tim Boling, deputy director of Phoenix's Neighborhood Services Department. The money is in addition to the $112.47 million in stimulus money pledged to the state earlier this month to fund weatherization and energy efficiency of homes. Weatherization includes such things as adding insulation, closing leaks and improving heating and air-conditioning. That program is for low-income families making up to about $44,000 a year.[41]
It's Canton's share of Michigan's $76.6 million in EECBG stimulus money received from the federal government. 'It's for a host of different energy efficiency projects, everything from doing an energy audit to energy retrofit,' said Canton Municipal Services Director, Tim Faas.[21] Florida is expected to receive $168.6 million in federal stimulus money for energy conservation and efficiency, with more than $35.4 million going to cities and counties in the Tampa Bay region, according to a Thursday release from the White House. "These investments will save taxpayer dollars and create jobs in communities around the country," Vice President Joe Biden said in the release.[42] Pennsylvania will receive $102.5 million in federal stimulus funds for projects that improve energy efficiency, Vice President Joe Biden and Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced Thursday.[38] New Mexico will receive about $22.3 million for energy efficiency and conservation projects statewide under the federal stimulus plan.[14] The St. Louis region will receive nearly $18 million in stimulus money for energy efficiency and conservation projects.[43]
The state will receive nearly $9.6 million to distribute among towns for projects to reduce energy use, limit fossil fuel emissions, and improve energy efficiency.[9] The act will provide formula grants for projects that reduce total energy use and fossil fuel emissions as well as improve energy efficiency, according to an Energy Department news release.[23] The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act offers formula grants for projects that cut energy use and fossil fuel emissions and improve energy efficiency.[43] "Investing in energy efficiency will create jobs here at home while also helping to move America toward a more energy independent future. These two goals go hand in hand -- economic growth and energy efficiency -- and the recovery act is a critical investment in this effort. This investment will allow our cities to reduce their energy use and cut down on their fossil fuel emissions, and will help us create and sustain good-paying jobs in the Bay Area."[30] Economic growth and energy efficiency, Miller said, go hand-in-hand. The program, he stated, will help cities reduce energy use while creating jobs.[40]
The funding will support energy efficiency programs, transportation programs that conserve energy and projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. To receive the money, grant recipients must report the number of jobs created or retained and how they plan to save energy or reduce greenhouse gas emissions.[44] Funding will support energy audits and energy retrofits in buildings; development and implementation of advanced building codes and inspections; and creation of financial incentive programs for energy efficiency improvements. It will also promote transportation programs that conserve energy; projects to reduce and capture methane and other greenhouse gas emissions from landfills; renewable energy installations on government buildings; energy-efficient traffic signals and street lights; deployment of combined heat and power; and district heating and cooling systems.[14] Activities the money can support include energy audits and making residential and commercial buildings more energy efficient, improving building codes and inspections, creating financial incentive programs for energy-efficiency improvements. It also can go for transportation programs that conserve energy, projects that reduce or capture greenhouse gas emissions from landfills, and projects that mate traffic signals and street lights more energy efficient.[45]
The money can be used toward a variety of energy-saving programs, including energy audits, energy efficiency improvements in residential and commercial buildings, renewable energy technology in government buildings, and energy efficient street lights.[10] The government says the average grant will be up to $6,500 per home. The energy-efficiency program will fund rebates to consumers for energy audits of their homes or other moves that improve the saving of energy and better energy efficiency for government buildings.[41]
The $3.2 billion national grant program also included energy efficiency funds for nearby cities of Woodland ($508,700); Davis ($591,000); Napa ($699,500); and Martinez ($150,000).[40] U.S. Sen. Mark Begich joins Vice President Joe Biden and Energy Secretary Steven Chu in announcing $3.2 billion dollars in energy efficiency block grants to support jobs, cut energy bills, and increase energy independence.[1] Vice President Joe Biden and Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced the grant Thursday as part of a $3.2 billion package for energy efficiency and conservation projects nationwide.[6] Out of a total $3.2 billion package announced Thursday by Vice President Joe Biden and Energy Secretary Steven Chu, Florida will receive $168.6 million for projects that include energy audits, retrofits of residential and commercial buildings, methane-capture at landfills and renewable energy.[46]
The Garden State will receive approximately $75.5 million in additional funding from the federal stimulus package for local energy-efficiency improvements as part of a $3.2 billion federal investment in such projects nationwide, the White House announced Friday.[2]
The city stands to receive nearly $865,000 in stimulus funding to improve energy efficiency through a federal program, the White House announced Thursday.[8] WASHINGTON ' St. Cloud will receive almost $700,000 in federal funding for energy efficiency and conservation projects, President Barack Obama's administration announced Thursday.[39] WASHINGTON -- Guam is getting $9,593,500 in federal stimulus funds for energy efficiency and conservation projects, the Obama administration announced Thursday.[47] HARRISONBURG - The city is in line to get more than $200,000 in federal stimulus funds for projects to boost energy efficiency.[22]
On a local level, Dane County received $2.26 million Thursday under the Energy Efficiency Grant from the federal stimulus.[11] The San Francisco Bay Area will get nearly $34 million for energy efficiency programs to distribute through its counties and cities from the federal economic stimulus package.[30]
Cities throughout the Sacramento region will receive nearly $11 million in energy efficiency funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, with Sacramento receiving $4.7 million, the department announced Thursday. Other cities in the region that received funding are: Citrus Heights, $750,300; Davis, $591,000; Elk Grove, $1.16 million; Folsom, $656,000; Lincoln, $171,000; Rancho Cordova, $654,000; Rocklin, $470,000; Roseville, $1.07 million; West Sacramento $211,100 and Woodland, $509,000.[37] On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Energy announced even more energy money headed into the state. To conservation advocates, it's manna from heaven. "We have an unprecedented opportunity to build a market for energy efficiency and help consumers manage their energy bills," said John Sibley, program director for the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance. The funding dwarfs its recipients.[48]
Nearly $268 million from President Barack Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has been committed to the state's energy programs, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.[2] The EECBG money, funded by President Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, can also be used to support the development and implementation of advanced building codes and inspections, the creation of financial incentive programs for energy efficiency improvements, transportation programs that conserve energy and renewable energy installations on government buildings.[21] The money is part of the $2.8 billion appropriated for energy efficiency under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.[31]
Decatur's funding is part of $3.2 billion that is being distributed to cities, counties, states, territories and American Indian tribes under President Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.[23] The U.S. Department of Energy on Thursday announced the allocation as part of a $3.2 billion allocation to cities, counties and states across the country.[33] The U.S. Department of Energy announced a new $3.2 billion grant program in a statement released Thursday.[22]
The U.S. Department of Energy announced its official stimulus numbers Thursday, with $5.3 million coming directly to Northwest Indiana communities and more than $240 million coming to the state overall.[10] Two weeks ago, the Energy Department announced nearly $197 million in weatherization money for the state. "Local leaders will have the flexibility in how they put these resources to work," Vice President Joe Biden said. "But we will hold them accountable for making the investments quickly and wisely to spur the local economy and cut energy use."[45] Cities and counties will receive a lion's share of $1.9 billion, with states and territories receiving $770 million and $54 million for tribal governments. "Local leaders will have the flexibility in how they put these resources to work - but we will hold them accountable for making the investments quickly and wisely to spur the local economy and cut energy use," said Biden.[35]
The current weatherization program provides grants, mostly to community-action agencies, to weatherize homes. The SEP is one of 50 such state offices that are required in every state. It also does most of its spending through grants. That office used this year's $1.48 million budget supporting energy-efficient housing construction, audits to determine industry's energy use, conservation education, energy-related research and -- just last week -- a green-energy conference in downtown Atlanta.[48] Grants for local projects based on population and energy use will fund energy audits, transportation programs designed to conserve energy, as well as projects to capture greenhouse gas emission from landfills, among other uses, a White House statement said.[11] The dollars could pay for energy audits, retrofits and transportation programs, according to the White House. "These investments will save taxpayer dollars and create jobs in communities around the country," Vice President Joe Biden said in announcing the grants. "Local leaders will have the flexibility in how they put these resources to work -- but we will hold them accountable for making the investments quickly and wisely to spur the local economy and cut energy use." Abilene Reporter-News Washington correspondent Trish Choate contributed to this report.[29] According to the Energy Department statement, the money will be distributed through grants for a range of projects, including incentive programs and retrofitting homes and businesses to be more energy efficient. "Local leaders will have the flexibility in how they put these resources to work," Vice President Biden said in the statement, "but we will hold them accountable for making the investments quickly and wisely to spur the local economy and cut energy use."[22]
The federal funding is based on a formula that accounts for population and energy use. The state and local governments getting the money must report, among other things, on the number of jobs they create through the program, how much energy is saved and the amount of greenhouse-gas emissions reduced.[49] States and local governments also will be able to compete for additional dollars. Governments getting the money have to report the number of jobs they create through the program, energy saved, greenhouse gas emissions reduced and other measurements.[39] Hendricks County will get $546,900. The state and local governments have to report on the number of jobs they create through the program and the amount of energy saved, greenhouse gas emissions reduced and other measurements.[16]
States and local governments also will be able to compete for additional dollars. The state and local governments getting the money have to report on the number of jobs they create through the program, energy saved, greenhouse gas missions reduced and other measurements.[47]
State and local governments may use some of the funds to create financial incentive programs for energy efficiency improvements.[4]
The funds also can be used for certain transportation projects that promote energy efficiency, building code changes that conserve energy, the creation of incentive programs to encourage private energy efficiency projects, and purchases of energy efficient traffic signals and street lights. Corliss said his staff would make recommendations to city commissioners on how to best spend the money later this year.[33] Money from the program will be available for a variety of projects, including development and implementation of building codes and inspection services to promote energy efficiency in buildings, installation of devices that generate electricity from renewable sources, implementation of programs to conserve energy used in transportation, establishing financial incentives for energy efficiency improvements and conducting building energy audits.[19] The funding will pay for energy audits and energy efficiency retrofits in residential and commercial buildings, along with the creation of financial incentive programs for energy efficiency improvements.[17] The funds will support energy audits and energy efficiency retrofits in residential and commercial buildings, the development and implementation of advanced building codes and inspections and the creation of financial incentive programs for en energy efficiency improvements, the release stated.[23]
According to Biden, the money distributed Thursday may be used for developing and implementing advanced building codes and inspections, as well as energy audits and efficiency retrofits for residential and commercial buildings, financial incentive programs for energy-efficient improvements and transportation programs that preserve energy.[12]
The money will pay for energy audits and energy efficiency retrofits in residences and commercial buildings, the release states. It also will support the development and implementation of advanced building codes and inspections.[42]
The money can go for energy audits, efficiency retrofits, development and implementation of advanced building codes, incentives for efficiency investment, efficient transportation programs, reduction of landfill emissions, renewable energy in government buildings, efficient traffic signals and street lights, systems that generate heat and power and zoned heating and cooling.[3]
Longview has received word it will get a $782,000 energy efficiency grant from the federal government, but city officials aren't sure how the money can be spent.[6] PANAMA CITY - Panama City and area businesses are eligible to receive up to $179,300 in federal money later this year for energy efficiency improvements.[7]
Vermont's independent senator said the money slated for Bennington is part of more than $10.3 million awarded Thursday to Vermont for energy efficiency and conservation projects.[9] The Charlotte region has been awarded $12.6 million in stimulus funds for energy efficiency and conservation projects.[34] Washington Another $67.2 million soon could be headed to Georgia for energy efficiency and conservation projects, the White House announced Thursday.[18]
An additional $456 million will also be made available at a later date by the Department of Energy for energy efficiency projects.[35]
In all, Kentucky state, county and city agencies will collect almost $25.4 million for energy-efficiency and conservation projects, according to the Energy Department.[49] The money is in addition to the more than $200 million in stimulus funds already going to Indiana, and $123 million to Kentucky, for weatherization projects and the federally funded State Energy Programs.[49] The First State will get more than $11 million extra in energy money -- bringing its total take to roughly $49 million -- in the latest round of funding under the Obama administration's economic stimulus program.[12] The funding, part of Obama's economic recovery package, adds to the $186 million in weatherization money the Energy Department announced for the state two weeks ago.[39] The first round of funding -- just over $37.9 million announced March 12 -- was earmarked for winterizing homes of low-income residents and energy programs administered by the Delaware State Energy Office, an agency of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.[12]
The funding is in addition to $352.5 million in weatherization and energy for the state from the federal stimulus package, which was announced on March 12.[38] One state energy office, a part of the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority, has three employees, a boss who has other responsibilities, and a $1.4 million annual budget. It will be responsible for handling $82.5 million in stimulus money. Another GEFA office spent $8 million last year funding weatherization projects. It will have $125 million to spend this year.[48] Industrial and big commercial energy consumers oppose it. They already have spent millions of dollars on energy conservation, and the change could raise their rates to subsidize others who have not done that yet, said Roy Bowen, a lobbyist for the Georgia Traditional Manufacturers Association. Georgia Power is at best neutral about making changes in state policy, saying its current rate structure already complies with the requirements of the stimulus package. "It's our position that our rates now currently meet the provisions of the language in the law," said Greg Roberts, a company rate design expert. Conservation advocates say that's wrong, and that Georgia Power is trying to avoid changing its traditional business model. They also believe the government is unlikely to force the issue. Stephen Smith, director of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, said he doubts federal officials will withhold stimulus money if Georgia doesn't keep its promises. The federal government is "highly motivated to get as much of this money out the door as fast as possible," he said.[48]
Staff Report Volusia County and four local cities are among the recipients of the latest stimulus money coming out of Washington, this time for energy efficiency and energy conservation projects.[46] Cherry said DNREC officials now are reviewing guidelines for distribution of the money. "This pot of money is primarily targeting county and municipal governments across the state to help with energy efficiency and renewable energy programs, focusing on preserving energy and jobs," Cherry said.[12] The state gets $11,072,300 for energy efficiency and conservation programs.[12] BENNINGTON - The town is set to receive nearly $60,000 for energy efficiency and conservation work, according to U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders.[9]
Maryland will get an additional $53 million in federal funds to improve energy efficiency, the White House said Thursday.[44] Gov. Rendell this week signed certification documents for Pennsylvania to receive $366 million in federal funds for energy conservation and alternative-energy projects.[50]
The Oregon Department of Energy was awarded $9.6 million that it will distribute to smaller counties and cities that did not receive funding.[19] Of the $75.5 million in new funding, $14.4 million will go to the state's energy office, while the remainder will be allocated to 65 municipalities and 10 counties, according to the department.[2] The bulk of the new money -- about $9.6 million -- went to the State Energy Office for redistribution to counties and smaller municipalities.[12] The money is being distributed to 23 cities, 10 counties and six Indian tribes; the state's energy office is getting the biggest chunk of cash, $10.6 million.[17]
The bulk of Texas' $209 million share is devoted to the State Energy Conservation Office and the cities of Houston, San Antonio and Dallas.[6]
Baltimore County will get $7.4 million, while Baltimore City will get $6.4 million. Another $9.5 million will go to the state's energy department.[44] The $686,900 allocated for the city is part of $37.3 million the Department of Energy is investing in the state.[39]
The money is part of an additional $37.1 million the Department of Energy has allocated for Wisconsin under Obama's economic recovery package.[45] By count, that'''s more than $1.2 million of federal stimulation in three days. Money came at such a pace that Thursday'''s Obama administration press release caught St. Joseph City Hall unawares, officials puzzling over what the energy money might be intended for.[36]
The city of La Crosse is getting about half-a-million dollars of federal stimulus money to help reduce energy use.[27] Cites, counties and other jurisdictions get specific amounts of money in the program. They're to spend it on projects that reduce energy use in residential and commercial buildings, for transportation projects that conserve energy, and such other things like renewable energy in government buildings.[41] The program, created through legislation passed late last year and funded through the stimulus program, is meant to spur job growth and promote projects that lower energy use, reduce fossil fuel emissions and dependence upon foreign oil. 'Efforts to reduce energy use are critical to break this dependence while improving our environment,' U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley said.[19] The funding will provide formula grants for projects that reduce total energy use and fossil fuel emissions, and improve energy efficiency across the Hudson Valley and the entire country.[20] The funding is meant for projects that reduce total energy use and fossil fuel emissions. "Local leaders will have the flexibility in how they put these resources to work," said Vice President Joe Biden. "But we will hold them accountable for making the investments quickly and wisely to spur the local economy and cut energy use."[47]
Overall, Vice President Biden said in a statement, the money will save taxpayer dollars and create jobs. "Local leaders will have the flexibility in how they put these resources to work - but we will hold them accountable for making the investments quickly and wisely to spur the local economy and cut energy use," he said.[24]
Local municipalities will be required to report any jobs created or retained as a result of the block grant funding. "These grants will not only help Northwest Indiana play its role in solving the energy crisis, but create jobs and lay the foundation for a new green economy,"?said Rep. Peter Visclosky, D-Merrillville.[10] "The block grants are a major investment in energy solutions that will strengthen America's economy and create jobs at the local level," Energy Secretary Steven Chu said in a statement.[9]
The block grant program was created under a provision in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 that was introduced Sanders, who is a member of the Senate Energy Committee and chairman of the Environment Committee's Green Jobs and New Economy Subcommittee.[9]
"Of all the stimulus-related activities, nothing gives a greater return on investment than saving energy -- something that can be done in every corner of New Mexico -- while creating jobs across the state," Richardson said. "This has been one of my top priorities, and these federal funds will boost our programs and help us continue to grow our economy, while at the same time reducing greenhouse gas emissions and helping to meet our climate-change goals."[14] Federal officials will require grant recipients to report the number of jobs created or retained, energy saved, renewable energy capacity installed, greenhouse gas emissions reduced and funds leveraged, according to the Energy Department.[24]
Grant funds can be used for transportation programs that conserve energy, projects to reduce and capture methane and other greenhouse gas emissions from landfills.[42] Among a long list of other things, the funds also can be used on transportation programs that conserve energy, projects that will reduce other greenhouse gas emissions from landfills, renewable energy installations on government buildings, energy-efficient traffic signals and street lights.[17]
The White House also said the energy program funding will be available to consumers in the form of rebates for energy-saving home improvements, promotion of Energy Star products, efficiency upgrades for government buildings and development of renewable energy projects.[11]
City Manager Vince Capell believes the energy grant dovetails with that improvement. The heat-leaking, single-pane windows are '''as old as City Hall,''' he said, and their replacement (after 82 years) would cut utility bills at the historic building. Mr. Capell, after research on the award, said some application work remains to fulfill the grant process, but he believes that and other local projects meet the goals of the stimulus endeavor. '''They'''re not just going to write us a check,''' he said.[36]
Lots more money for energy efficiency projects is available through the stimulus directly through the DOE and other agencies.[30] More detailed plans are due in six weeks. The rest of the money will begin flowing after those plans are reviewed. Energy efficiency advocates are both thrilled with the funding spike and aware that Georgia isn't quite ready for it. "We're going to have to develop additional infrastructure in Georgia in order to spend this money well," said Sibley of the Energy Efficiency Alliance. He said the state would need to train people to install conservation tools and equipment, as the state begins to do energy-efficiency work on a bigger scale.[48] Michael Kirk, Larimer County's director of facilities services, said officials are exploring several possible uses for the money to increase energy efficiency in county buildings.[32] The nonprofit American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy ranks Delaware at 32nd among the states in energy efficiency, a dubious distinction that can be traced to, among other things, the legislative failure to replace outdated state building codes and heavy usage of the state's highways.[12] Under the plans, investment will be made in energy audits, energy efficiency refurbishment of residential and commercial buildings, the development and implementation of advanced building codes and monitoring and energy efficiency incentive programmes.[35] Lord said rebate and incentive programs to increase energy efficiency, educational campaigns, energy audits and loan programs are on the top of the list.[45]
North Carolina was given nearly $208 million and South Carolina received $109 million. Insulation and HVAC companies, home remodelers and businesses that perform energy audits are expected to benefit from theses stimulus funds.[34] Gov. Mitch Daniels announced last week that the $132 million for home weatherization should create at least 2,300 jobs in the state:?300 for energy assessment workers and 2,000 for contractors to do the home upgrades.[10] Small government offices have until Monday to draw up plans for spending more than $200 million in new energy dollars announced two weeks ago.[48]
'We had $1.23 million in building energy retrofits, so the money wouldn't cover all that,' said Faas.[21] The state's 10 largest municipalities will share the balance of $1.48 million. "That's really good news," Dover City Manager Anthony DePrima said on learning that $180,400 of the latest funding had been slated for his city. He declined, though, to say how the money might be spent, pending official notification of the grant approval and a review of the economic recovery guidelines.[12] The money is on top of about $207.3 million that the state already is expected to get for weatherization and energy-related projects under the government's massive economic stimulus and recovery package.[18] Governments in Indiana will receive nearly $42.4 million. "Our local leaders know their community best," Vice President Joe Biden said at a meeting of Cabinet secretaries discussing implementation of the economic stimulus plan approved last month. The law gives local officials flexibility in using the money, Biden said, "but we're monitoring how, in fact, this money will be spent, to make sure it's spent well, and it's spent wisely."[49] State and local governments in Illinois are slated to receive $112 million under the act.[23] Cities and counties will receive nearly $1.9 billion, states and territories will receive nearly $770 million and tribal governments will get $55 million.[4] The Obama administration said Thursday it would send $63.81 million to the state and its counties, cities and Native American communities.[41]
U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., said Thursday that the U.S. Department of Energy is giving the grants to the state, 10 counties and 17 cities.[43] The aid will be doled out beginning in a few weeks, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, which is administering the block grant programs.[18]
The money comes from the economic-stimulus plan adopted in February. The U.S. Department of Energy yesterday announced a funding breakdown by town and county, including these in the eight-county Philadelphia area.[50]
According to a Department of Energy news release, the money will go toward projects that cut energy use and fossil fuel emissions.[7] I know the money is for "projects that reduce energy use" (i.e. fossil fuels"). I'm no fan of windmills, but maybe they would actually work if they placed a bunch in the congressional hearing rooms.[3]
Replacing all 105 lights is "not an inexpensive project," though, Hurd said, and would cost more than the money earmarked for Bennington. He said the town will look into combining another grant with the town's capital reserve funds to complete the project. "Not only are they more energy efficient, they are practically life-long.[9] More stimulus money is headed for Arizona for energy projects aimed at creating jobs.[41] A coming flood of federal stimulus money for Georgia's energy conservation industry has state officials scrambling to line up their buckets.[48] The award brings to more than $10 million in federal economic stimulus money Evansville has been allocated in recent weeks.[31] WASHINGTON -- Louisville will receive $7 million in federal economic stimulus spending for energy-saving projects, the Obama administration announced yesterday.[49] WASHINGTON ' Green Bay will receive more than $1 million for energy-efficiency and conservation projects, President Barack Obama's administration announced Thursday.[45]
Under the block grant program, Lake County will receive nearly $3 million, Gary more than $900,000, Hammond more than $700,000, Porter County more than $500,000, and Portage more than $150,000. [10] The total for the whole state is $208.8 million for the new grant program, DeSilva said.[29] Across the United States, $2.7 billion will be given out. Another $455 million will be awarded through competitive grant submissions to be arranged later.[19]
Nationwide, the Energy Department is devoting $3.2 billion to energy-saving projects.[49] The money is part of a $3.2 billion program intended to pay for energy-efficiency and conservation projects across the country.[41]
Counties also might be eligible for funding from the fledgling program that many local and state officials have just begun to hear about. Sandy Bowen, with the city of Abilene's Office of Neighborhood Services, said she is not sure if Abilene will apply for the grant money. "This is the first time we've seen it," Bowen said. [29] The weatherization funding will go toward existing state programs for families already weatherizing homes by adding more insulation, sealing leaks and modernizing heating and air conditioning systems, and providing many benefits for individual families and the state as a whole, according to Lee Sensenbrenner, spokesperson for Gov. Jim Doyle. These benefits include reductions in energy bills and job creation.[11] 'Equally important, improving energy efficiency will create jobs all across Oregon and reduce energy bills paid by Oregonians.[19] "Investing in energy efficiency will create jobs here at home while also helping to move America toward a more energy independent future."[40]
"We don't have a total tally of how many jobs might be created, but it will be a significant number," Sensenbrenner said. According to Sensenbrenner, these weatherization and energy efficiency projects have already been put into motion statewide, and families can expect to see savings from these projects within three years.[11]
"The funding will be used for the cheapest, cleanest and most reliable energy technologies we have - energy efficiency and conservation - which can be deployed immediately," said Chu.[35] City Manager David Corliss said the city would begin looking at a variety of city facilities that could benefit from energy efficiency improvements.[33] 'The grant requires an energy efficiency plan, something we've been working on for a week.[21]
The grants money can be used for a variety of purposes, including updating building codes, constructing energy-efficient homes and businesses or retrofitting old buildings with new technology, according to Sanders. "After years and years of rhetoric and talk. we're all going to be moving toward energy independence," he said.[9] Perdue assured the U.S. secretary of energy in writing last week that the state would toughen energy-efficiency requirements on buildings and that the PSC would try to change the way Georgia utilities make money.[48] 'No economic recovery is going to be complete until we do something about making the United States more energy efficient while at the same time creating jobs in the alternative energy industry,' U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden said.[19]
Audra Levy, spokeswoman for Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel, said the city will have to submit a plan for use of the latest funds to the Department of Energy by June 25. Developing the plan likely will be the job of the Environmental Protection Agency in Evansville, she said.[31] Energy saving systems costs more up front, but save money over time, Dominguez said. "This is something we were working on before the stimulus discussion ever started," he said. The city wants to keep the historical integrity of the City Hall, which was built in the 1920s, as well as of the Health Department, he said.[8] Winds from the west might return winter to St. Joseph, but a downpour of dollars has preceded it from the east. Three days this week brought announcements of federal money to the city and region from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the nation'''s economic stimulus program.[36] WASHINGTON - A new grant program funded with stimulus dollars could help turn San Angelo's city facilities greener.[8]
The housing authority in St. Joseph was one of at least eight in the region to get funds from the Housing and Urban Development Department'''s Public Housing Capital Fund Program. Other authorities named in the Wednesday grant announcement were: Tarkio, $63,802; Mound City, $75,910; Smithville, $158,664; Plattsburg, $47,308; Chillicothe, $179,649; Maryville, $237,479; and Bethany, $145,072.[36]
Fort Collins is receiving $1.3 million, Loveland $606,400 and Larimer County $364,200, the Energy Department said.[32] The City of Los Angeles will be the largest recipient of money in the state, with more than $37 million and additional $15 million going to the county of Los Angeles.[30] Apart from the $1.7 million earmarked for local tribes, the Navajo Nation will receive $6 million for projects in the four states the reservation spans.[14] Local projects receive will funds from the grants by following the process set up by each program. McCaskill added she believes that federal grants and loans are a positive alternative to earmarks, which in the past have been authorized during a secretive process with little accountability.[26] No details have been released yet as to when the funds will be awarded or dispersed. This month, federal officials announced separate allocations for weatherization and other energy programs.[34] Cities in line for federal funds for energy projects - Independence, MO - The Examiner Your browser either has JavaScript disabled, or does not support it.[26]
Nationwide, eligible projects range from development of energy efficient transportation systems to reduction and capture of methane and greenhouse gases and development of energy-efficient building codes and energy audits for residential and commercial buildings.[40] Transportation schemes that conserve energy are also eligible for funds, as well as renewable installations on government buildings, energy efficient street and traffic lights, combined heat and power facilities and district heating/cooling schemes.[35]
If we seek alternative energy in an effort to become less dependent on oil, the federal and state governments will lose valuable tax revenue because people are consuming less oil. Therefore, the government will raise taxes to offset the loss in oil tax revenue.[3] In a statement, McCaskill said to ensure prompt distribution and better accountability, funding through the economic recovery package will be allocated to states, county governments and cities through existing federal programs rather than as earmarks.[26] Of the $20.6 million for cities and counties, Albuquerque will get $5 million, or 24 percent of the total. Other large slices of funding include $888,000 for Las Cruces; $781,600 for Santa Fe; $697,000 for Rio Rancho; $459,500 for Bernalillo County; and $446,900 for Doña Ana County.[14] Dllrrs 67 million will go to Georgia cities and counties, too. That's the funding announced last week.[48]
Ultimately it will be up to the counties and cities to decide how to distribute that money to eligible entitites. "This is the latest shot in the arm for our communities struggling to climb out of the recession," said Congressman George Miller (D-Martinez), who touted the $8.3 million that will come to his district, in a press release today.[30] The city of Charlotte was awarded the largest share among Carolina cities and counties with an $6.8 million allocation.[34] The total includes $20.6 million for cities and counties and $1.7 million for 21 tribal governments.[14]
The State Energy Conservation Office, part of the Texas Comptroller's Office, is to award at least 60 percent to cities with populations of less than 35,000 and counties with populations of less than 200,000, said R.J. DeSilva, Comptroller's Office spokesman. The more populated counties and cities such as Abilene will apply directly to the DOE for their share.[29] One, in particular, is drawing attention. As required by the stimulus program, Perdue promised that the state PSC would seek changes that would both encourage consumers to conserve energy and protect utility profits when they did.[48] One version of that, in place in other states, allows utility rates to rise when energy sales go down and vice versa. The intent is to make utilities "agnostic" about energy-efficiency programs, instead of opposed to them.[48] The State Energy Program and the GEFA's weatherization program both submitted their initial spending plans last week, in advance of Monday's deadline.[48]
Wescott said the money will be used to create jobs, save taxpayer dollars and conserve energy. [11] Obama never even mentioned trade. Obama thinks that EVERY American should go to college and that his plan will create enough green energy jobs to keep our economy strong.[3] It'''s a vicious cycle. Now, I do agree investing in alternative energy is important for the future of the Earth and will create jobs, but its not the savior that I think the Obama administration thinks it is.[3]
Vendors and others interested in applying for the grants must register for access to FedConnect, an online marketplace for federal grants. A web site about the grant program outlines the process. Applications will be judged based on several criteria including how many jobs they create or retain and emerging savings per dollar invested.[4]
The latest Florida dollars come after an earlier commitment of $302 million for energy-related programs.[46]
Fall River will receive $861,300, the Mashpee Wampanoag will get $89,800, and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) will receive $29,800, according to the Department of Energy. Reader Reaction These discussions and our forums are not moderated.[15] The Department of Energy had previously estimated that the average qualifying home could benefit from $6,500 in improvements.[5]
The department allocated the grants based on a formula that considers population and use of energy.[3] "The grants. empower local communities to make strategic investments to meet the nation's long term clean energy and climate goals."[9] The funds for formula grants will be directed to local and state governments.[4] States will administer funds for counties and cities not large enough to qualify directly for the grants.[47]
An online form for project submissions is available at http://tinyurl.com/d86p2k. Lou Torres, a department spokesman, said his office has received more than 150 project submissions since the form was added a few days ago. He encouraged applications from all counties and cities that weren't given money from the program.[19] Canton submitted a list of 26 projects for stimulus money. While the grant is good news, it's not enough to pay for the top two priorities submitted by the township.[21] We'll probably have to go down the list a little further. 'The one thing we don't know is if there's a match requirement,' he said. 'At least the money has been allocated to the community. It's the second time federal stimulus money has been allocated to Canton within the past few weeks.[21] Lt. Gov. Matt Denn has slated six meetings in Wilmington, Dover and Georgetown to allow residents to offer suggestions on how money made available under the federal stimulus package should be spent. Such recommendations also can be sent to the state's recovery Web site at recovery.delaware.gov.[12]
According to the committee, the federal stimulus package is going to allocate 7-point-two billion dollars to create accessible high-speed internet in the U-S. + Read More[25]
The money is part of more than $3 billion being allocated across the nation. This story is available through KHOU, Ch. 11's partnership with The Galveston County Daily News. [13] Bennington Town Manager Stuart A. Hurd said the town may want to use the grant money to replace 105 street lights in the downtown with LED (light emitting diode) lights. Using LED lights could save the town "in the range of" $15,000 per year, he said.[9] An additional $2 million grant is to be used to revitalize housing stock in some of the city's oldest neighborhoods and to provide assistance to city residents who are delinquent on rent and utility payments.[31] The balance includes approximately $455 million for competitive grants, which will be awarded through a separate procedure still to be announced.[4]
"But it doesn't address our ongoing budget issues. We're projecting a $3 million budget shortfall, and this money can't be used for that. It will help stimulate the local economy."[23] Earlier awards have included $5 million that will be used for the expansion of the Pigeon Creek Greenway and for implementation of the Downtown traffic flow improvement project.[31] The $9.6 million allocated to the State of Alaska has not been accepted by the governor.[1] Blue Springs will receive $490,600, Independence $1.014 million and Jackson County $483,100.[26] With an allocation of $8.48 million, St. Louis County is getting the largest chunk out of the $44 million Missouri is receiving.[43]
Minneapolis and St. Paul will receive $3.9 million and $2.7 million, respectively.[39] Canton will receive $4.7 million to widen Canton Center to five lanes from Cherry Hill to Palmer, as well as intersection upgrades at Warren and Lilley.[21]
Ten cities and towns will receive additional funding, including Bennington, which will receive $57,900.[9]
The funding is part of an effort to reduce energy costs and climate-warming emissions.[45] Funding is based on a formula that accounts for population and energy use, according to the statement.[6] In order to get the funding allocated, communities must go to the Department of Energy website and fill out the application.[1]
The windows being replaced will continually save the city and tax payers money in making it more energy effecient.[36] Elizabeth Treadup, spokeswoman for Mayor Scott W. Lang, said it is too early to discuss specific projects, but city officials are eager to use the funds to improve efficiency and reduce consumption.[15] Ken Hammons, city manager for Panama City, said the city's biofuels program, or perhaps use of energy-saving LED traffic lights, could qualify for the money.[7] San Angelo City Manager Harold Dominguez said the city might be able to use the money in the renovation of the City Hall and the Health Department.[8]
"We've been working with the federal government for funding for two years," Schmitt said. "We'll put this money to good use.[45] Assistant City Manager Billy Tyus said the city has confirmed the money is coming but still is awaiting the rules on how it can be spent and the specific types of projects on which the money can be used. "It's a lot of funding," Tyus said.[23]
"We're pleased to receive grant funding for. worthwhile programs, but we haven't been given any details yet, so we don't know what strings are attached," Hodgen said.[22] Tom Green County might also be eligible for funding from the fledgling grant program.[8]
Douglas County officials are currently evaluating the program and deciding how the money will be used.[19]
Each program differs by state and city, so look to your local agencies or energy.gov/recovery for details. [5] The city of Burlington, at $180,000, is set to receive the largest award.[9] Nearly $2.7 billion of the funds will be distributed through formula grants.[4]
The promises were requirements for getting some of the stimulus money. Conservation advocates say they aren't sure Perdue intends to go as far as they believe the law requires. They say they'll have a better idea in six weeks, when Georgia files a more detailed plan. [48] With rising unemployment and millions of Americans out of work, we need jobs period.[3]
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15. SouthCoastToday.com: New Bedford receives energy grant
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