Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $273,000 in grants to assist three local governments in Alabama in saving operating costs through the installation of upgraded lighting and other energy-efficient measures.
Locally, the Hale County Commission was awarded a $123,992 grant to install energy-efficient LED lighting at the Hale County Jail. LED lighting requires 75 to 90 percent less energy than standard lighting and has a longer life, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
The grants from the State Energy Program will assist the cities of Daphne and Sylacauga and the Hale County Commission in taking measures to decrease energy waste and lower energy costs.
“Grants from the State Energy Program have over the years helped multiple Alabama cities and counties, utilities, nonprofit organizations, and others save money through the installation of energy-efficient systems,” Gov. Ivey said. “I commend these latest grant recipients for their focus on energy conservation.”
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) is administering the grants using funds provided by the U.S. Department of Energy. ADECA administers a wide range of programs that support law enforcement, victim programs, economic development, water resource management, energy conservation, and recreation.
“These local governments are to be commended for their wise decision to invest in upgrades that will save taxpayers money in their districts,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said.
