Yesterday, I found out that New Britain is set to receive $653,500 in funding under the Federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program (EECBG) for the state of Connecticut. The funding is available for direct distribution to municipalities with populations of 35,000 or more.
This funding provides grants to states and local governments for projects that improve energy efficiency, reduce fossil-fuel emissions and reduce total energy use.
I am very pleased with this priority. President Obama’s energy priorities are forward thinking.
Rep. John Geragosian is also pleased with this program. He said, “These are difficult economic times for many people and the energy funding, used wisely, will help people with escalating energy costs.”
Rep. Peter Tercyak added that,“This is good news for New Britain. Energy efficiency makes good sense and this money comes at a time when people are hurting and need a helping hand.”
Senator Donald DeFronzo noted that, “This is a good expenditure that creates jobs now and makes us less energy dependent in the future.”
Local governments decide how this funding will be allocated. It would be best for the city to use this funding in a way that helps residents save money on their electric and heating costs, while at the same time, creating good jobs.
This funding can be used for:
This funding provides grants to states and local governments for projects that improve energy efficiency, reduce fossil-fuel emissions and reduce total energy use.
I am very pleased with this priority. President Obama’s energy priorities are forward thinking.
Rep. John Geragosian is also pleased with this program. He said, “These are difficult economic times for many people and the energy funding, used wisely, will help people with escalating energy costs.”
Rep. Peter Tercyak added that,“This is good news for New Britain. Energy efficiency makes good sense and this money comes at a time when people are hurting and need a helping hand.”
Senator Donald DeFronzo noted that, “This is a good expenditure that creates jobs now and makes us less energy dependent in the future.”
Local governments decide how this funding will be allocated. It would be best for the city to use this funding in a way that helps residents save money on their electric and heating costs, while at the same time, creating good jobs.
This funding can be used for:
- Development of an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy and Technical Consultant Services to assist in the development of such a strategy.
- Residential and Commercial Building Energy Audits.
- Financial Incentive Programs and Mechanisms for energy efficiency improvements such as energy savings performance contracting, on-bill financing, and revolving loan funds.
- Grants to nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies for the purpose of performing Energy Efficiency Retrofits.
- Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programs for Buildings and Facilities.
- Development and Implementation of Transportation Programs to conserve energy.
- Building Codes and Inspections to promote building energy efficiency.
- Energy Distribution Technologies that significantly increase energy efficiency, including distributed resources, combined heat and power, and district heating and cooling systems.
- Material Conservation Programs including source reduction, recycling, and recycled content procurement programs that lead to increases in energy efficiency.
- Reduction and Capture of Methane and Greenhouse Gases generated by landfills or similar waste-related sources.
- Energy efficient Traffic Signals and Street Lighting.
- Renewable Energy Technologies on Government Buildings.
- Any Other Appropriate Activity that meets the purposes of the program and is approved by DOE.
