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NM gets fed. funds for energy projects

Updated: Tuesday, 27 Oct 2009, 10:36 AM MDT
Published : Tuesday, 27 Oct 2009, 10:36 AM MDT

    SANTA FE (AP) - Twenty-one energy projects across New Mexico have been chosen to share more $8 million in federal stimulus money.

    Gov. Bill Richardson said the funds will help counties, cities and towns move forward with energy saving projects like installing solar power and more efficient lighting.

    The projects will be funded through the new Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program managed by the U.S. Department of Energy. The program is administered by the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department's Energy Conservation and Management Division.

    Officials used a competitive process to select projects based on federal goals to create and retain jobs, reduce emissions and increase renewable energy production.

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