KWES NewsWest 9 / Midland, Odessa, Big Spring, TX: newswest9.com | New Mexico gets federal funds for energy projects
Member Center:
Associated Press - October 27, 2009 8:45 AM ET
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - Twenty-one energy projects across New Mexico have been chosen to share more $8 million in federal stimulus money.
Gov. Bill Richardson says the funds will help counties, cities and towns move forward with energy saving projects like installing solar power and more efficient lighting.
The projects will be funded through the new Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program managed by the U.S. Department of Energy. The program is administered by the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department's Energy Conservation and Management Division.
Officials used a competitive process to select projects based on federal goals to create and retain jobs, reduce emissions and increase renewable energy production.
Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Click here to view the latest gas price news, gas saving tips, and to track local gas prices in your area.
