The program is designed to support the development of energy-efficient technologies and infrastructure.
Building insulation and weatherization
Energy-efficient HVAC systems
Renewable energy systems
Energy management and monitoring systems
How the Grants Support Energy Efficiency
The 16 State Energy Program grants support energy efficiency by providing funding for the development and implementation of energy-efficient technologies and infrastructure. This includes:
Conducting energy audits to identify areas of energy waste
Installing energy-efficient lighting systems and HVAC systems
Implementing building insulation and weatherization measures
Developing and implementing energy management and monitoring systems
Real-World Examples of the Program’s Impact
The 16 State Energy Program grants have had a significant impact on public and nonprofit agencies across the country.
The Alabama Theatre (Birmingham) – $50,000 to upgrade the theatre’s electrical system to energy-efficient LED lighting.
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (Birmingham) – $40,000 to install LED lighting in the museum’s main hall and galleries.
The Birmingham Museum of Art (Birmingham) – $45,000 to upgrade the museum’s lighting system to energy-efficient LED lighting.
The Children’s Theatre of Birmingham (Birmingham) – $30,000 to install LED lighting in the theatre’s main stage and backstage areas.
The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts (Montgomery) – $35,000 to upgrade the museum’s lighting system to energy-efficient LED lighting.
The Montgomery Museum of Science and History (Montgomery) – $25,000 to install LED lighting in the museum’s main hall and galleries.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) – $50,000 to upgrade the university’s electrical system to energy-efficient LED lighting.
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) – $40,000 to install LED lighting in the university’s main hall and galleries.
The Vulcan Park and Museum (Birmingham) – $30,000 to install LED lighting in the park’s main hall and galleries. The grants are being administered from funds made available by the Alabama Department of Energy.
Water Works Board of the City of Cullman – $25,000 to upgrade the wastewater treatment plant in Cullman.
The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology (HudsonAlpha) is a leading research center located in Huntsville, Alabama. The institute is known for its groundbreaking research in the fields of genomics, epigenetics, and biotechnology.
The Town of Shorter has partnered with the Georgia Department of Education to install energy-efficient lighting and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units at the Deborah Cannon Wolfe School in Shorter.
