DOE Awards $49 Million for Clean Energy in Michigan and Iowa

From the DOE ...

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DOE announced on June 22 its award of more than $49 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in Michigan and Iowa.

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Under DOE's State Energy Program, states have proposed plans to prioritize energy savings, create or retain jobs, increase the use of renewable energy, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Michigan will receive more than $32.8 million to focus on four three-year goals: reducing energy use in public buildings by 20% by 2012, creating markets for renewable energy systems, establishing green communities, and creating green jobs.

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Iowa will receive more than $16.2 million to expand the Building Energy Smart Iowa Program, including funds for workforce training and public information projects. Iowa plans to provide grants of up to $100,000 to public, private, and non-profit entities across the state for energy training, with monitoring provided by Iowa Workforce Development.

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Read the DOE Michigan press release

Read the DOE Iowa press release

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