Rep. Eshoo Announces $6 Million in Energy Efficiency Funding for 14th Congressional District

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (D-Palo Alto) announced today that $6.3 million dollars will be awarded to cities in the 14th Congressional District, as well as San Mateo County, to improve energy efficiency and reduce total energy use and fossil fuel emissions. The funding for these grants comes from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act..

"Investments in energy efficiency and reducing our total energy use are essential and with these block grants communities will pursue the cleanest and most efficient energy sources. Green jobs will be created, stimulating local economies, while laying the foundation for a long-term commitment to conservation and clean energy," said Rep. Eshoo. "This is great news and a compliment to our Congressional District that is leading in energy efficient policies."

The City of Mountain View will receive $719,000, Palo Alto will receive $663,000, Redwood City will receive $736,300, Sunnyvale will receive $1,292,000 and the County of San Mateo will receive $2,951,200.

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