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WALZ ANNOUNCES MINNESOTA WILL RECEIVE $21.7 MILLION IN RECOVERY FUNDS FOR IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND EXPANDING CLEAN ENERGY PRODUCTION

Pending successful implementation of phase one, state could receive total of $54 million

For Immediate Release
June 24, 2009

Contact: Meredith Salsbery
507-388-2149

WASHINGTON D.C. — This morning, the U.S. Department of Energy announced more than $204 million in Recovery Act funding to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in ten states.  Minnesota will receive $21.7 million of the available funds.  Under DOE’s State Energy Program, states have proposed statewide plans that prioritize energy savings, create or retain jobs, increase the use of renewable energy, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 

 

“This is great news for Minnesota,” said Walz. “We’re uniquely poised to lead the march towards clean, renewable energy and these funds will not only speed that transition, but also bring badly needed jobs to Minnesota.”

 

“As we move to end our reliance on foreign oil, funding like this will continue to demonstrate the commitment by the federal government to be a full partner in the transition,” continued Walz.  “This funding will support innovative state and local strategies to retrofit buildings and provide education and training opportunities and financing to promote investment in the next generation of clean fuels.”

 

Minnesota will put its Recovery Act funds to use improving energy efficiency in residential, commercial and government buildings, as well as increasing the amount of renewable energy produced in state.  Minnesota will award grants to small, medium, and large businesses to help provide for the design, financing and installation of various energy efficiency improvements and retrofits.  The state will also administer grants to work with utilities to develop programs that leverage Recovery Act funds in order to promote energy efficiency with customers, such as low-interest loans and grants.

 

Minnesota is also prioritizing community outreach and trainings for energy professionals to ensure broad participation in its SEP programs.  For example, the State Energy Information Center will organize Clean Energy Resource Teams comprised of local organizations and citizens to conduct outreach and communication with the public about the programs.

 

After demonstrating successful implementation of its first phase of its plan, the state could receive more than $27 million in additional funding, for a total of more than $54 million.

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