In a bid to make buildings more energy-efficient and resilient to extreme weather, the Biden administration will award $90 million in grants to help cities, states, tribes and organizations implement stronger codes for new and renovated construction.
The Energy Department will distribute the grants to 27 projects in 26 states and the District of Columbia. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm will announce the funding on Wednesday during a visit to Louisiana, wheredestroyed or damaged more than 800,000 homes and caused an estimated $125 billion in damage overall.
According to the White House, modernized energy codes can save households an average of $751 on utility bills. But nearly 2 out of 3 U.S. communities have not adopted the latest model codes from the International Code Council, a private consortium of local governments and industry groups. Idaho, for instance, has not updated its codes inThe announcement Tuesday reflects the policy limitations that Biden faces.
The largest grant of $9.6 million will go to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, a D.C.-based nonprofit group that plans to work with states and municipalities on updated energy codes. In Pennsylvania, the state Department of Environmental Protection will receive $3 million to train students at technical high schools and community colleges in energy codes and building sciences.
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