Environment

1. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program

$2.6 million will be used for recommissioning the Minneapolis Central Library and HCMC, lighting retrofits at the Hennepin County Energy Recovery Center, and other county buildings. More on Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program

2. Brownfield Cleanup Assistance

Municipalities have access to more funds for cleanup of hazardous substance contamination. More on Brownfield Cleanup Assistance

3. Facility Cost Share Grant

Recovery Act funding from the Minnesota Facility Cost Share Grant program will help Hennepin County conserve energy and save money. More on Facility Cost Share Grant