Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham announced recently that the Department of Energy (DOE) will award the state of Oregon $2,856,430 to improve the energy efficiency of hundreds of low-income households this year. Over the last three years, Oregon has received $6,428,624 in weatherization funds from the DOE.

“This weatherization assistance grant will enable Oregon to provide energy-saving home improvements to hundreds of low-income families this year,” said Secretary Abraham. “Weatherization is a priority of President Bush, as outlined in his National Energy Plan. Weatherization reduces an average home’s energy cost by $218 each year.”