$66 Million Going to Weatherize Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut and Hawaii

From the DOE …

U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced Aug. 13 that the Department of Energy is providing more than $66 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to expand weatherization assistance programs in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, and Hawaii. The funding, along with additional funds to be disbursed after the states meet certain Recovery Act milestones, will help these states weatherize approximately 26,300 homes, lowering energy costs for low-income families that need it, reducing pollution, and creating green jobs across the country.

Alaska - $7,257,032

Alaska will use Recovery Act funds to weatherize more than 1,500 homes over the next three years. The Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC), which manages weatherization in the state, will prioritize homes with elderly or disabled residents or families with children.

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Colorado - $31,812,485

With its Recovery Act funding, Colorado will weatherize nearly 16,750 homes in the next three years. The funds will be administered through the Colorado Energy $aving Partners (E$P) Program, which is housed in the Governor's Energy Office (GEO) and provides weatherization services through eleven local agencies.

Connecticut - $25,724,201

Connecticut will use its Recovery Act funds to weatherize approximately 7,400 homes and re-weatherize an additional 100 homes over the three-year grant period. The Department of Social Services administers the Weatherization Program, assisting low-income persons in minimizing energy-related costs and fuel usage in their residences.

Hawaii - $1,616,984

Hawaii will use its Recovery Act weatherization funds to weatherize more than 650 homes across the state over the next three years. The Hawaii Office of Community Services (OCS) will administer the program through two local community action organizations.

After demonstrating successful implementation of their plans, the states will receive additional funding.