NASHVILLE – Walden, Lakesite and a handful of Southeast Tennessee communities will be receiving funds from $3.8 million in grants awarded Thursday under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants.
Gov. Phil Bredesen and Community Development Commissioner Matt Kisber announced the grants in a news release. Funding comes from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and will pay for a total of 42 projects, the release stated.
This the second round of grants announced under the program. The first round awarded $9.2 million to 100 projects around the state.
The grants will fund projects that improve efficiency and reduce energy expenses in building and transportation projects, according to the governor. The projects are projected to save more than 27 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of energy savings annually, resulting in a cost-savings of approximately $2.5 million per year for Tennessee communities. The grants will also allow installers and retrofitters to gain valuable training and experience which will serve private sector companies as they expand their energy efficiency programs. Grants went to:
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