DOE Awards $2 Million to 22 States to Update/Implement Building Energy Codes
Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham announced today that the Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $1.989 million to 22 states to update and implement building energy codes, which will save consumers millions of dollars in energy bills and increase national energy security. "These grants will enable states to improve the energy efficiency of new and renovated buildings by upgrading building codes, and will provide energy code training to more than 2,000 architects, builders, code officials and engineers," Secretary Abraham said.
"The Department of Energy's Building Energy Codes Program contributes to President Bush's goal of improving the energy efficiency of buildings, as outlined in his National Energy Plan."
DOE is providing funding through State Energy Program special project competitive grants and will make the awards before the end of this fiscal year. State energy offices and state code authorities will administer the awards.