DOE to Award $12.6 Million for 138 Energy Saving Projects
Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham recently announced that the Department of Energy (DOE) will provide $12,608,524 to 47 states and three territories for 138 energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. The department is providing the funding through its State Energy Program Special Projects competitive grants.
"These special energy projects will help conserve energy, provide jobs, increase our national energy security, and reduce the need for new electricity generating plants," Secretary Abraham said. "President Bush's National Energy Policy recognizes the important role states play in promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy strategies."