October 8, 2009

Alabama receives $27 million in stimulus funds
Source:http://blog.al.com/live/2009/10/alabama_receives_27_million_in.html Alabama has received an additional $27 million in federal stimulus funds for energy programs. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu said the funding Wednesday completes the entire $55 million allotted to the state to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Chu said Alabama will use part of the funds to create an energy revolving loan fund to stimulate the creation and retention of jobs. Some will be used to make prisons and schools more energy efficient. Money will also be used to help auto suppliers improve their energy efficiency.