OCTOBER 06, 1998 - The Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan in Battle Creek will get a $5,000 state grant to promote and provide home energy ratings, announced Governor John Engler.

The agency will both provide the home energy ratings and promote their benefits through a variety of advertising.

"This grant will help spread the word about the importance of having your home inspected by experts to see how you can improve energy efficiency and save money," Engler said.

The funds were awarded by the Energy Resources Division of the Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services (CIS).

"Promoting home energy ratings not only means savings in heating and cooling, but uses our precious natural resources in the most efficient and effective ways," said CIS Director Kathleen Wilbur.

The grants are part of more than $100,000 in federal awards to 20 nonprofit and public agencies to educate consumers about energy efficiency and renewable energy options.

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