The U.S. Department of Energy announced last week that Atlanta has been awarded nearly $530,000 as part of a national grant program worth more than $17.7 million.
It’s the latest round of awards from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program, which is funded by President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The City of Milton will also receive $76,350 to assess city facilities and EV infrastructure.
According to the City of Atlanta in a recent press release, the grant will support improvements at key municipal sites, including a wellness center, a fire station and the historic Sweet Auburn Municipal Market, where vendors are currently battling high energy costs.
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