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Energy and water projects across VA
Jul 31 2009
Senator Warner was able to secure funding for 21 energy and water projects that are designed to improve infrastructure, protect the environment, and promote economic development across Virginia.
Summit on Energy Opportunities
Jul 13 2009
Senator Warner and Deputy U.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Poneman announced on Friday that Virginia will receive close to $37 million from the economic recovery package to help weatherize low-income homes -- improvements that can help families save energy costs in the long-run.
Weatherization funding for low-income families
Jul 13 2009
Senator Warner announced Friday that the U.S. Department of Energy is releasing more than $37 million from the economic recovery package to expand weatherization assistance programs in Virginia.
Funding for our national parks
Apr 22 2009
Senator Warner announced today that Virginia's national parks and historic sites will receive more than $27 million from the economic recovery package to fund 37 projects to upgrade facilities, extend hiking trails, and promote energy efficiency.
Greening federal buildings in Virginia
Apr 01 2009
The GSA released more than $66.3 million today to renovate and modernize five of Virginia's federal building as part of the economic recovery package.
Emphasizing efficiency with energy funds
Mar 12 2009
Senator Warner questioned Energy Secretary Steven Chu yesterday on the energy priorities outlined in the president's budget blueprint.
Virginia's political leaders gave the state's agricultural leaders a pep talk yesterday on the need to promote alternative energy sources.