Gov. Bev Perdue announced last week that an additional $10.3 million in federal Recovery Act funding for energy efficiency block grants has been awarded to help 90 public school systems, community colleges and local governments save on utility and fuel bills and create jobs.
“Investing in green energy and creating green jobs is one of my top priorities,” said Gov. Perdue. “These federal recovery funds will create jobs, reduce energy consumption and save taxpayers money on county and municipal utility bills.”
The grants program is administered by the North Carolina Energy Office, part of the state’s Department of Commerce, to encourage energy conservation and economic investment in counties, municipalities, community colleges and public schools.
To see a complete list of awards click here for schools and here for local governments.