Ga. Gets More Than $21 Million For Energy Projects

ATLANTA (AP) -- Georgia will receive more than $21 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support energy efficiency and conservation activities.

Under the U.S. Department of Energy's Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program, the state will use the federal money to implement programs that lower energy use, reduce carbon pollution, and create green jobs locally.

The department announced more than $354 million in funding Monday for 22 states, including Alabama.

Georgia will use funds to work with utilities in assisting homeowners to make their homes more energy efficient. Department officials say the projects will lead to substantial energy and cost savings, and create or retain hundreds of jobs statewide.

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