Florida gets $30 million for energy projects and hybrids

By admin at 17 November, 2009, 3:27 pm



Florida was awarded $30.4 million of economic-stimulus money on Tuesday to boost energy projects and to hand out rebates for those who buy hybrid conversion kits for cars. Some South Florida cities already have received clean-energy awards: –$595,200 for Lauderhill –$500,300 for North Miami –$4,742,300 for Miami The block grants announced on Tuesday are designed to help programs that lower energy use, reduce carbon pollution and create local “green” jobs. Florida will dole out competitive grants to cities and counties while creating energy-efficient state buildings. The U.S. Department of Energy said the grants

will help the state meet its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 10 percent by 2012. The state also plans to establish a program to provide rebates for buying hybrid plug-in electric conversion kits for cars. Converted vehicles are expected to be six times more fuel efficient than standard gasoline cars, achieving roughly 100 mpg and reducing oil consumption by up to 70 percent. A list of awards so far can be found at www.eecbg.energy.gov.

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Florida gets $30 million for energy projects and hybrids

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