Thursday, March 26, 2009

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s Third District highlighted the more than $9.7 million headed to Southern Nevada for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program announced this morning by the Obama Administration and the U.S. Department of Energy.  The funds for Nevada are part of a $3.2 billion investment nationwide in energy efficiency and conservation under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

“The latest investments in energy efficiency through the recovery package will help Southern Nevada create jobs while bringing down energy costs and helping reduce our dependence on foreign oil,” Congresswoman Titus said.  “These grants, along with other important energy efficiency initiatives in the recovery plan, can help the region take advantage of our abundant renewable energy resources and stimulate economic growth that will put Nevadans back to work.”

According to the Department of Energy, the following cities that comprise the Third District will receive a total of $9,724,500 under the program:

• Henderson - $2,237,000
• Boulder City - $61,000
• Mesquite - $69,900
• Las Vegas - $5,449,200
• North Las Vegas - $1,907,400

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block program will provide funds for projects that reduce total energy use and fossil fuel emissions and improve energy efficiency.  The money will support energy audits and energy efficiency retrofits in residential and commercial buildings, the development and implementation of advanced building codes and inspections, and the creation of financial incentive programs for energy efficiency improvements.  Other activities eligible for use of grant funds include transportation programs that conserve energy, renewable energy installations on government buildings, and energy efficient traffic signals and street lights.

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Tags: Boulder City, energy, Henderson, Las Vegas, Mesquite, North Las Vegas, Recovery and Reinvestment Act