Everyone needs a little help from their friends. And, well, it's not entirely sure how close Michigan and the federal government actually are but it looks as if they are getting a little help in the form of stimulus aid to boost our state's green energy plans.
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The money "reflects our commitment to support innovative state and local strategies to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy," Chu said.
Chu was in Battle Creek for an energy efficiency event and helped to assemble home efficiency kits and educational material.
The state will use the money to reduce energy consumption in public buildings 20 percent by 2012, help establish green communities, and create markets for renewable energy systems and jobs in energy businesses, according to a press release from the Department of Energy.
Part of the money also will be used in conjunction with utilities to perform energy audits of 500 homes and businesses.
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