Iowa Will Receive Over $120 Million in Grant Money

WASHINGTON – Rep. Dave Loebsack announced Friday that Iowa will receive $121,380,411 for weatherization and energy efficiency grants. The Department of Energy will partner with local governments to put Iowans to work and save families hundreds of dollars per year on their energy bills. This funding comes from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that President Obama signed into law last month.

“Investing in our energy efficiency is essential to making Iowa more energy independent,” said Congressman Loebsack. “This funding will create 21st century jobs while reducing energy bills for Iowan families.”

This funding will support weatherization of homes, which includes adding more insulation, sealing leaks, and modernizing heating and cooling equipment. This investment in energy efficiency is a cost effective first step to energy independence.

The State Energy Program funding will be available for rebates to consumers for home energy audits or other energy saving improvements; development of renewable energy projects for clean electricity generation and alternative fuels; promotion of Energy Star products; efficiency upgrades for state and local government buildings; and other innovative state efforts to help save families money on their energy bills.

For more information about weatherization and its benefits click here. Iowans wishing to apply should click here.