The Philadelphia Regional Office of the US Department of Energy (DOE, Washington, DC) has awarded $1.3 million for 15 energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in the Mid-Atlantic region. Funding is being provided through the DOE's State Energy Program Special Projects competitive grants.
State Energy Offices will use the funds to improve the energy efficiency of schools, homes and other buildings; create opportunities for distributed energy resources; promote energy-efficient industrial technologies; and support renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal and biomass.
"This funding supports our continued efforts in educating the Mid-Atlantic region on the value and need for sustainable energy through innovative programming," said DOE Philadelphia Regional Office Director Ellen Lutz. "These programs, designed to educate consumers about clean energy choices, brings us closer to ensuring that consumers receive clean, affordable, reliable and abundant energy."
