WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Jack Reed issued the following press release:
In an effort to help Rhode Islanders improve energy efficiency and save money on their utility bills, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today delivered $1,877,852 in federal funding for Rhode Island's Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP).
This federal funding will allow the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) and Department of Human Services to partner with Community Action Agencies throughout the state to provide weatherization services to eligible households, helping low-income families permanently reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient. According to the Department of Energy, WAP households save on average $372 or more on energy cos...