MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $700,000 in energy efficiency grants to 16 local governments, utilities, and nonprofit organizations across Alabama. The funding will support upgrades to outdated lighting, heating and cooling systems, and wastewater treatment equipment in facilities across the state.
The grants are part of the State Energy Program, administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) using funds provided by the U.S. Department of Energy. The program is aimed at reducing energy waste and lowering long-term utility costs for public and nonprofit entities.
“These grants provide a practical and long-term solution to high energy costs for public and nonprofit agencies that often operate with limited funds,” said Gov. Ivey. “These upgrades will be a boon for budgets and, in many cases, will directly improve services the organizations offer.”
ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell echoed those sentiments, highlighting the benefits of energy efficiency improvements.
“State Energy Program grants offer great benefits to those seeking to modernize and reduce costs,” Boswell said. “ADECA joins Gov. Ivey in commending these organizations and local governments for securing funding that will allow them to complete these upgrades and operate more efficiently.”
Grant Recipients and Projects:
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Alabama Shakespeare Festival (Montgomery) – $47,539 to install LED lighting at the Carolyn Blount Theatre.
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Calhoun County Commission – $50,000 for HVAC upgrades and LED lighting at the Calhoun County Courthouse.
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Christ United Church (Mobile) – $41,996 for new LED lighting and HVAC units.
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City of Alexander City – $24,003 to upgrade the HVAC system at the Sugar Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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Water Works Board of the City of Calera – $31,660 for wastewater treatment equipment upgrades.
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City of Foley Utilities Board – $27,150 for equipment upgrades at the Sunset Loop wastewater pump station.
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City of Troy – $11,003 to install LED lighting at the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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Health Care Authority of the City of Piedmont – $50,000 for HVAC installation at Piedmont Health Care Center.
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HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology (Huntsville) – $43,861 to install LED lighting at its headquarters.
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HudsonAlpha Foundation (Huntsville) – $49,083 to upgrade lighting in its office facilities.
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Pike County Board of Education – $50,000 for LED lighting and HVAC units at the Sprout Early Learning Center in Banks.
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Salvation Army of Coastal Alabama (Foley) – $50,000 to install HVAC systems at its thrift store.
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Saraland City Schools (Mobile County) – $49,985 to install LED lighting at Saraland High School.
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South Central Alabama Development Commission (Montgomery) – $50,000 to upgrade HVAC systems at the Lewis F. Duckworth Administrative Building.
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Town of Shorter – $39,981 for lighting and HVAC improvements at Deborah Cannon Wolfe School.
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Workshops Empowerment Inc. (Jefferson County) – $50,000 for lighting and HVAC upgrades at its facility.
The energy upgrades are expected to result in long-term savings and enhanced operational efficiency, especially for entities operating on tight budgets. ADECA continues to support energy conservation and infrastructure improvements through a variety of programs across the state.
