MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $600,000 to assist local governments in lowering energy costs while upgrading and modernizing their facilities.
The six Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants will assist recipients in projects that include installing energy efficient lighting and heating and air-conditioning systems. The improvements will help reduce utility costs and save taxpayer dollars.
“These grants will help replace outdated heating, cooling and lighting system with more modern equipment,” Gov. Ivey said. “I commend those local governments that took this step to improve services for their residents, clients and customers.”
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grants from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Energy.
“It just makes sense to invest in a program that will help save on utility costs in the long run by using more efficient equipment,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said. “I join Gov. Ivey in commending local leaders for taking advantage of this program that benefits everyone.”
Those awarded grants are:
Dallas County Water and Sewer Authority – $25,000 to install energy efficient HVAC retrofits and programmable thermostats at the authority’s main office.
Jacksonville – $11,641 to install energy efficiency lighting retrofits and programmable thermostats at the city’s senior adult center.
Jasper – $50,000 to install energy efficient lighting retrofits at the city’s public tennis and pickleball courts.
Montgomery County – $82,018 to install energy efficient lighting and HVAC retrofits at the Montgomery County Courthouse Annex and the Montgomery County Detention Facility.
Piedmont (City of) Health Care Authority – $190,904 to install energy efficient lighting and HVAC retrofits at the Piedmont Health Care Center.
Pike County Board of Education – $250,000 to install energy efficient lighting retrofits in five schools.
ADECA administers a wide range of programs that support law enforcement, victim services, economic development, water resource management, energy conservation and recreation.
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