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Murphy announces $4.7M in energy-related funding
Funding totals:
Bucks County: $3,906,600
Bensalem: $576,600
Bristol Township: $492,500
Middletown: $189,200
Northampton: $160,800
*Note: In addition to this direct DoE funding for municipalities with populations over 35,000, the Pennsylvania State Energy Program will receive a boost in funds, giving smaller municipalities the opportunity to compete for money through competitive grant programs. For more information about state grant programs, contact your regional DEP office.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -– Pennsylvania Congressman Patrick Murphy (D-8) announced $4,749,677 in new federal funds for Bucks County and local municipalities for investments in energy efficiency and conservation. The money comes from the recently-passed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and will be funded through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program. There will also be a boost of $23.5 million from the Pennsylvania State Energy Program for these funds and the U.S. Department of Energy will institute a competitive grant program -– with $400 million available. The funds going to Bucks
County and local municipalities including Bensalem, Bristol,
Middletown and Northampton are based on formulas and population totals.
The money will be used to fund projects that reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions, and that improve energy efficiency. The purpose of this program is primarily to spur economic growth, create or save jobs and reduce our dependence on foreign oil. The types of projects that will receive funding include, but are not limited to, recycling, increasing energy efficiency in our infrastructure, improving renewable energy technologies on government, commercial and residential buildings –- including incentives for non-profit organizations, and creating jobs through workforce development.
“By increasing energy efficiency, we can turn our economy around and improve national security. I was proud to vote for these critical funds for our local communities to save energy -– and by doing so, create jobs and finally declare our energy independence,” said Congressman Murphy. “Here in Bucks County, we have already begun to create jobs and invest in new and existing companies to develop renewable energy technology. We need to continue this effort through increased energy efficiency.”
The funds for this investment in energy efficiency and conservation total $3.2 billion for projects in U.S. cities, counties, states, territories and Native American tribes. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act voted for by Rep. Murphy, passed by Congress and signed into law by President Barack Obama, will provide formula grants for projects that reduce total energy use and fossil fuel emissions, and improve energy efficiency nationwide. Funds can be used community wide, not only for government owned facilities and infrastructure. The program represents priority to deploy the cheapest, cleanest, and fastest energy sources and boost energy efficiency.
For details about the program and funding, visit www.eecbg.energy.gov.
Bucks County: $3,906,600
Bensalem: $576,600
Bristol Township: $492,500
Middletown: $189,200
Northampton: $160,800
*Note: In addition to this direct DoE funding for municipalities with populations over 35,000, the Pennsylvania State Energy Program will receive a boost in funds, giving smaller municipalities the opportunity to compete for money through competitive grant programs. For more information about state grant programs, contact your regional DEP office.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -– Pennsylvania Congressman Patrick Murphy (D-8) announced $4,749,677 in new federal funds for Bucks County and local municipalities for investments in energy efficiency and conservation. The money comes from the recently-passed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and will be funded through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program. There will also be a boost of $23.5 million from the Pennsylvania State Energy Program for these funds and the U.S. Department of Energy will institute a competitive grant program -– with $400 million available. The funds going to Bucks
County and local municipalities including Bensalem, Bristol,
Middletown and Northampton are based on formulas and population totals.
The money will be used to fund projects that reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions, and that improve energy efficiency. The purpose of this program is primarily to spur economic growth, create or save jobs and reduce our dependence on foreign oil. The types of projects that will receive funding include, but are not limited to, recycling, increasing energy efficiency in our infrastructure, improving renewable energy technologies on government, commercial and residential buildings –- including incentives for non-profit organizations, and creating jobs through workforce development.
“By increasing energy efficiency, we can turn our economy around and improve national security. I was proud to vote for these critical funds for our local communities to save energy -– and by doing so, create jobs and finally declare our energy independence,” said Congressman Murphy. “Here in Bucks County, we have already begun to create jobs and invest in new and existing companies to develop renewable energy technology. We need to continue this effort through increased energy efficiency.”
The funds for this investment in energy efficiency and conservation total $3.2 billion for projects in U.S. cities, counties, states, territories and Native American tribes. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act voted for by Rep. Murphy, passed by Congress and signed into law by President Barack Obama, will provide formula grants for projects that reduce total energy use and fossil fuel emissions, and improve energy efficiency nationwide. Funds can be used community wide, not only for government owned facilities and infrastructure. The program represents priority to deploy the cheapest, cleanest, and fastest energy sources and boost energy efficiency.
For details about the program and funding, visit www.eecbg.energy.gov.
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