Michigan gets $325M for weatherization, efficiency

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By Beth Boehne

Story Created: Mar 12, 2009 at 2:10 PM EST

Story Updated: Mar 12, 2009 at 2:10 PM EST

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan will get about $325 million through the federal stimulus plan to improve energy efficiency and promote weatherization in homes and public buildings.

The U.S. Department of Energy announced the distribution of money Thursday. Some of it will be on its way to states within the next few days.

Much of the money will be used to add insulation and seal leaks around the doors and windows of low-income residents' houses and public buildings. Money also can be used to modernize heating and air conditioning.

The weatherization assistance program will allow an average investment of up to $6,500 per home. A family of four could make no more than about $44,000 a year — or twice the federal poverty level — to be eligible.

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