News Release
October 12, 2009
The City of Greeley was recently awarded an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant from the US Department of Energy as part of the federal government’s ARRA (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) stimulus program. The amount of the grant, $869,100, was based on the population of the community.
The application submitted by the City and accepted by the Department of Energy includes several projects. Funds will be used for projects to improve energy efficiency and reduce utility costs in several City facilities that include window replacement at City Hall, window refurbishment at City Hall Annex and upgrades to the air handling system at the Island Grove Events Center. These projects are estimated to reduce energy costs by at least 20%. Other funds in the grant will be used to provide energy audits and energy efficiency upgrades for commercial buildings within the city. Details of the audit and revolving fund programs will be announced later.
In 2007, the City adopted a resolution calling for greater energy efficiency in City facilities to reduce operational costs and provide environmental benefits. According to Karen Scopel, Greeley Natural Resources Planner, “In addition to the goals of energy efficiency and conservation, these projects are also expected to create or retain jobs in both the public and private sectors through the building rehabilitation and retrofit activity.”
For more information, contact Karen Scopel, Natural Resources Planner, in the Greeley Community Development Department at 970-350-9783 or by e-mail at karen.scopel@greeleygov.com. Information on these projects and programs will also be posted on the City’s web page in the coming weeks.
related articles:
http://www.ncbr.com/article.asp?id=102511
http://www.eecbg.energy.gov/PrintableVersion/grantees/default.html
October 12, 2009
The City of Greeley was recently awarded an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant from the US Department of Energy as part of the federal government’s ARRA (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) stimulus program. The amount of the grant, $869,100, was based on the population of the community.
The application submitted by the City and accepted by the Department of Energy includes several projects. Funds will be used for projects to improve energy efficiency and reduce utility costs in several City facilities that include window replacement at City Hall, window refurbishment at City Hall Annex and upgrades to the air handling system at the Island Grove Events Center. These projects are estimated to reduce energy costs by at least 20%. Other funds in the grant will be used to provide energy audits and energy efficiency upgrades for commercial buildings within the city. Details of the audit and revolving fund programs will be announced later.
In 2007, the City adopted a resolution calling for greater energy efficiency in City facilities to reduce operational costs and provide environmental benefits. According to Karen Scopel, Greeley Natural Resources Planner, “In addition to the goals of energy efficiency and conservation, these projects are also expected to create or retain jobs in both the public and private sectors through the building rehabilitation and retrofit activity.”
For more information, contact Karen Scopel, Natural Resources Planner, in the Greeley Community Development Department at 970-350-9783 or by e-mail at karen.scopel@greeleygov.com. Information on these projects and programs will also be posted on the City’s web page in the coming weeks.
related articles:
http://www.ncbr.com/article.asp?id=102511
http://www.eecbg.energy.gov/PrintableVersion/grantees/default.html
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