$80.7 Million in Stimulus Money Headed Oregon's Way
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu recently announced that Oregon will receive $80.7 million in funding for weatherization and energy efficiency projects under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act signed into law in February. The Energy Department estimates this will create about 800 new jobs in Oregon. Weatherization assistance will be available in amounts up to $6,500 per home for families at 200% or less of the federal poverty level (for a family of four, this is about $44,000 per year). Energy efficiency grants will be available to fund home energy audits, development of renewable energy and alternative fuels, promotion of Energy Starproducts, government building efficiency upgrades, and other energy efficiency-related programs.
Post authored by David J. Petersen, partner practicing in the Sustainability and Real Estate and Land Use Groups.
