Ivey grants $5.8 million to weatherize homes

Kay Ivey

Governor Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling more than $5.8 million to agencies that help low-income residents lower their energy costs by weatherizing their homes.

The grants support Alabama’s Weatherization Assistance Program, which provides funds to improve the energy efficiency and safety of qualifying homes. People with disabilities, the elderly and low-income households with children are given first priority.