More federal stimulus funds are set to go toward greening Michigan's cities now that the state plans to spread $17.4 million across the Great Lakes State for energy efficiency and conservation projects.
The new grant program, quarterbacked by the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth Bureau of Energy Systems, will fund projects that cut fossil fuel usage, reduce energy bills and invest in alternative energy and conservation industries. Think everything from LED lights to making buildings more energy efficient.
"These grants will allow Michigan communities to reduce energy use, and at the same time help transform Michigan’s economy," Gov. Jennifer Granholm said in a statement. "I encourage communities to propose innovative, fiscally-sound projects that will save energy, create jobs, and support the state’s growing alternative energy industry."
The two initial grant opportunities for local governments are multi-purpose grants that create energy efficiency and implement conservation strategies that limit fossil fuel emissions. This can be everything from energy audits for buildings to enforcement of building codes. The other is a LED demonstration grants to make the public aware of the street light technology.
Applications for grants are due at 5 pm on Oct. 22. More information
is available
here.
Source: State of Michigan
Writer: Jon Zemke
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