Ohio Will Receive $ 266 Million In Funds to Weatherize Homes - WTRF.com

Posted Thursday, March 12, 2009 ; 01:25 PM

Senator Brown announces release of 362 million in energy funds from economic recovery bill to Ohio

WASHINGTON, DC --  U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that $362,864,409 in weatherization funds and energy efficiency grants from the economic recovery package will be released to Ohio.

“These funds will create jobs and help Ohioans save on energy costs,” said Brown. “Through a partnership with the federal government, Ohio can become the Silicon Valley of green energy manufacturing. These funds will help Ohio develop and manufacture energy efficient technology and put Ohioans to work as they help weatherize homes to reduce energy costs.”

The funds, which were authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, will be released to Ohio today.

Ohio will receive more than $266 million for the weatherization assistance program. This job-creating program helps low-income families and seniors save on energy costs by improving the energy efficiency of their homes. It is estimated that families can save an average of $350 per year by weatherizing their homes.....

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