LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (DWEE) has announced the award of more than $958,000 in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funding to 12 Nebraska communities.

Nebraska received EECBG funds from the U.S Department of Energy (DOE) through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This grant supports local communities in implementing high-impact, self-sustaining clean energy projects.