DOE Announces Funding for Communities Adopting Energy-Efficient Building Codes
Approximately $240 million in funding will be given to 19 state and local governments working to reduce their impact on climate change and promote better building practices
Aug. 28, 2024
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The recent funding announced by the DOE will go toward projects that improve energy efficiency.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced more than $240 million in grants to 19 state and local governments to adopt and implement advanced energy-efficient building codes. These initiatives—funded by the Inflation Reduction Act and supported by DOE’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs—aim to reduce utility costs, enhance building resilience, and save lives during extreme climate events. The funding is also part of the Justice40 Initiative, which ensures that 40% of these benefits reach disadvantaged communities.
“State and local governments are taking on advanced, proven solutions that will help save energy bills while making their communities more resilient in the face of climate change – and the Biden-Harris Administration is helping them achieve these goals,” said U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm. “DOE is helping jurisdictions move further and faster in implementing stronger codes that will provide Americans safer, healthier, and more comfortable places to live, work, and play.”
