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(Frequently asked questions are listed below)
Type of assistance: Public facilities
Purpose: This program provides lighting evaluations and grants for the installation
of energy-efficient fluorescent lighting systems.
Description: The program provides lighting analyses of state and local government
facilities and schools; nonprofit hospitals, and public libraries using the
Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star lighting audit. A 50/50 matching
grant program providing up to $30,000 is available for state and local government,
public and higher education, and nonprofit hospital organizations. Projects must
provide payback on energy savings within five years. A lighting audit performed by
the Energy Efficiency Program is required for participation. Services provided by
EEP include a lighting audit and presentations on lighting and building energy
efficiency topics for school and government facility audiences.
Eligible applicants:
- State and local government facilities
- Schools
- Nonprofit hospitals
How to apply: An energy audit by EEP staff is required for participation in the
Lighting Grants Program. Officials will provide an application after the audit
and a determination of the applicant's eligibility. Contact the West Virginia Development Office at (800) 982-3386 or (304) 558-2234 to request an audit.
Lighting Grants Program
(Frequently asked questions)
What does a typical audit recommend? The use of T-8, 32-watt fluorescent lights
and electronic ballasts is a typical recommendation.
How much square footage would a $30,000 grant accommodate? A typical middle
school could do a re-lamping project for $40,000 with 50 percent supported
through this grant.
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