by jbs122909 e3 — January 1, 2010—In a report released December 23, the independent nonprofit The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) presented profiles of over 40 municipal energy efficiency programs as a guide for cities and counties preparing to implement federally funded energy efficiency and conservation plans.
“The passage of the ARRA economic stimulus package was the largest single investment in energy efficiency to date, and the first time federal money has been directed specifically to municipal energy efficiency efforts,” said ACEEE policy researcher Michael Sciortino, referring to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). “It is essential that local governments use proven program models like those featured in this report to ensure success.”
The report examines a number of energy efficiency programs successfully implemented by American towns and cities prior to the passage of ARRA. The EECBG program will dispense more than $3 billion to cities and states, creating jobs while improving U.S. energy efficiency through a variety of initiatives, including building retrofits, incentives and audit programs.
The full report, Energy Efficiency Program Options for Local Governments under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, is available for free download from ACEEE, or a hard copy can be purchased for $25 plus $5 postage and handling from ACEEE Publications, 202/507-4017.
