energy efficiency

City Council

Kalispell City Council to weigh energy goals, projects as part of bid for federal funds | #citycouncil

Kalispell City Council on Monday will consider energy efficiency goals for the municipality as part of an effort to secure federal dollars for the erection of solar powered lights in the parking lot of City Hall, among other possible green projects. Kalispell stands to receive about $76,000 through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant […]

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City Council

Kalispell City Council holds off on creating C-PACE district | #citycouncil

Kalispell City Council postponed creation of a C-PACE district at its Tuesday meeting after City Manager Doug Russell recommended a temporary delay. Russell said he wanted to give city staff time to clarify the municipality’s role in the tax collection clause of the resolution. C-PACE, established last year in Montana through a law signed by […]

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City Council

Kalispell City Council signals interest in program for energy efficient improvements | #citycouncil

Kalispell City Council signaled interest in establishing a C-PACE district in the municipality during a work session held Monday. Mayor Mark Johnson described taking advantage of the state’s newly implemented financing program as “a no brainer.” C-PACE, or Commercial Property Assessed Capital Enhancement, was passed into Montana law in 2021, and the program launched early […]

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Arkansas

Arkansas receiving millions to improve energy efficiency

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Arkansas will receive more than $105 million to improve energy efficiency across the state. The Department of Energy announced Wednesday, Nov. 2, that President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act will make nearly $9 billion available for home energy rebate programs. According to a news release from the DOE, Arkansas will receive […]

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