The Department of Energy awarded Harris County, Texas, a $1,636,340 formula grant under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program (CFDA 81.128). The EECBG Program provides financial and technical assistance to state and local governments to implement energy efficiency and conservation projects that reduce fossil fuel emissions and lower energy use. Through this 2-year grant, Harris County will undertake a variety of initiatives such as conducting energy audits, performing building retrofits, developing energy efficiency and conservation plans, and installing renewable energy technologies. The grant aims to help Harris County, which serves over 4 million residents in the Houston metropolitan area, achieve its energy efficiency and conservation goals.
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