Energy Department Awards $16.5 Million for State Energy Savings Projects

Secretary of Energy Samuel W. Bodman announced today that the Department of Energy (DOE) will provide $16,509,819 for 178 energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in 42 states.  The funding for these energy-saving projects is being provided through DOE State Energy Program Special Projects competitive grants, and will be awarded in September.

State energy offices will use these funds to improve the energy efficiency of schools, homes and other buildings; promote energy-efficient industrial technologies; and support renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and biomass.

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