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Michele M. Iannello - District 10 APRIL 9, 2008 IANNELLO CALLING FOR COMMUNITY INPUT ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION GRANT SPENDING Erie County Legislator Michele M. Iannello (D-Kenmore), Chair of the Green Actions Community Committee, is very pleased about the announcement from New York State that Erie County is in line to receive $2,900,000 in grant funding to improve energy efficiency. The funding is being provided through the federal economic stimulus bill and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. "The purpose of the program shall be to assist in implementing strategies to reduce fossil fuel emissions, to reduce total energy use and to improve energy efficiency in the transportation sectors, building sectors and other appropriate sectors," Legislator Iannello said. "This grant program can provide the necessary resources needed to create clean energy jobs, protect the environment and reduce the carbon footprint of Erie County. Together with Gerry Sentz, Commissioner of DPW, and Holly Sinnott, Commissioner of Environment and Planning, I will work through the Green Actions Community Committee. We will work to ensure that these funds are used to benefit our residents economically through reduced energy costs and environmentally through reducing the County's 'carbon footprint.'" "In total, over $8 million has been earmarked for Erie County along with six additional Erie County municipalities. We need to develop a regional strategy to accomplish the objectives of this federal program," Legislator Iannello continued. "Through collaboration, we can determine the best use of this grant funding, making Erie County greener and more efficient. I am calling upon those communities to contact me and work in concert with the Green Actions Community Committee to accomplish our goals." Legislator Iannello can be contacted by calling her district office at 873-3438 or by email at iannello@erie.gov. Back to District 10 Homepage