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Thousands of Tennessee Families Will Qualify For Weatherization Aid

NASHVILLE – The federal government today released the second installment of Weatherization Recovery funds for Tennessee.  More than $99 million is allocated to the Volunteer State under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).  Today’s award of $39.6 million will  be spent to improve the energy efficiency of thousands of homes across the state through measures that include insulation, weather stripping and window replacement to qualified Tennesseans.  The U.S. Department of Energy is releasing the funds incrementally, based on a state’s performance.  

NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen and Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke announced today that 10 small drinking water systems will receive Drinking Water Mentoring Initiative grants funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The grants will provide free training materials and $15,100 in salary support to help the systems hire and train the next generation of drinking water professionals in Tennessee.

Nine Communities and Two Utility Districts Receive Funding, Additional Projects on Horizon

NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen and Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke announced today that nine communities and two utility districts have been approved to receive low-interest loans for water and wastewater infrastructure improvements. The funding comes from a combination of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and the State Revolving Fund Loan Program. Forty percent of the funding is in the form of principal forgiveness, which does not have to be repaid.

NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen and Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke announced today that Tennessee motor carriers can apply for grant rebates to help pay for clean diesel technology for their long-haul trucks. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is providing Tennessee with $1.73 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to supplement the state’s Idle Smart Clean Diesel Grant program.

 Funding Will Help Train the Next Generation of Drinking Water Professionals in Tennessee

NASHVILLE - Governor Phil Bredesen today announced that grants totaling over $56 million are being awarded to cities and counties, state and local agencies and organizations that serve victims of crime in Tennessee through funding provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).