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Source: KOLNKGIN
Senator Ben Nelson says Nebraska will receive more than $16 million for weatherization programs as part of the stimulus bill.
“These funds will help 4,000 Nebraska families cut their energy bills, while spurring communities toward job growth and economic development,” said Senator Nelson. “Weatherization projects will create jobs and have the added benefit of improving our environment and moving America one step closer to energy independence.”
Nebraska will be awarded a total of $16,657,783 to weatherize 4,000 homes over the next three years. Weatherization enables families to reduce energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient. On average, weatherization reduces heating bills by 32 percent and overall energy bills by $350 per year, according to the Department of Energy.
Nebraska will prioritize weatherization for homes occupied by elderly disabled persons, followed by homes occupied by people over 60 years old; younger disabled persons; Native Americans; adults with children under 6 years of age; and other eligible low-income families. Community action agencies and other non-profits tasked with weatherization activities will be able to use funds to hire and train a number of additional workers to handle the increased workload.
After demonstrating successful implementation of the weatherization projects, Nebraska will receive an additional $20.8 million, for a total of more than $41 million.
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