Three governmental agencies have spearheaded an extensive initiative to promote energy efficiency. More
The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced distribution of more than $67 million in grants to local lead safety programs across the country last October. According to a HUD press release, $59 million of the grant money will be used "to remove lead hazards from approximately 7,000 privately owned homes in 16 states." "We're always looking for good contractors," says Tina Koumoutsos, housing program coordinator for the City of Springfield (Ohio). More