Wednesday, Feb 29 2012 6:00PM
The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced that $6.5 million will be used to fund 19 clean energy projects for Native American Tribes to improve the quality of energy used throughout their communities.
The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced that $6.5 million will be used to fund 19 clean energy projects for Native American Tribes to improve the quality of energy used throughout their communities.
The projects will advance clean energy systems in tribes through renewable energy projects and will spread the use of technology for cleaner energy, while also providing tribes with savings and jobs
Approximately $3.6 million will be used toward feasibility studies that will assess the technical and economic viability of developing renewable energy sources on land owned by the tribe to help reduce energy use, saving households money. Around $1.7 million will be dedicated for renewable energy development projects for pre-construction activities and $1.3 million will be used to fund installation projects that will use technology to convert waste and biomass to energy.
“The awards announced today will help Tribes across the country advance a sustainable energy future for their local communities, spur economic development, and advance innovative clean energy technologies," said U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu.
For further information, check out this source: U.S. Department of Energy