$325 million coming to make Michigan homes energy-efficient

Michigan was a big winner in the stimulus department, from transit to potential recycling programs. It also grabbed funding to improve energy efficiencies in the home to help lower heating and cooling bills. Bonus: It’s also good for the environment.Excerpt:The White House announced today that Michigan is set to get more than $325 million in funds to help people weatherize their home and make them more energy efficient. It’s part of an $8-billion slice of the stimulus bill Congress passed earlier this year to get the economy moving again.The idea is that by making homes and buildings more energy efficient, the nation will not only cut down on greenhouse gases but also put people to work. It also allows people to cut their heating and cooling bills.Michigan’s allotment includes $243 million for programs that allow people to weatherize their homes, with an average investment of up to $6,500 per home in energy-efficiency upgrades. The money will be available for families making up to twice the federal poverty level – or about $44,000 a year for a family of four, according to the White House. Read the entire article here.