NC Recovery Newsuuid:7e629add-27df-4474-bd10-381869715ae4;id=812011-06-01T18:07:49Z1342011-02-01T00:00:00-05:00Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Bob Etheridge, former U.S. Representative from North Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District, will take office today as the director of the Office of Economic Recovery and Investment. Etheridge replaces Dempsey Benton, who stepped down after leading the office for more than a year and half. 1332011-01-28T00:00:00-05:00Second round of proposals from owners of commercial facilities, industrial facilities and incorporated large nonprofit organizations for energy efficiency upgrades using commercially available technologies to reduce energy and petroleum consumption, cut costs and emissions.1322010-12-06T00:00:00-05:00The N.C. Energy Office has reallocated $1 million to the popular North Carolina’s ENERGY STAR Appliance Replacement and Rebate program to cover applications currently on the waiting list as well as new rebate applications for the program that is set to end Dec. 31, 2010. The injection of the additional dollars will allow consumers to continue to apply for appliance purchase rebates and help them take advantage of the many special offers that appliance retailers are making available during this holiday season. Consumers can go green and save some greenbacks while also cutting their energy bills by replacing older, less-efficient appliance models. Appliances must have been purchased June 1 or after to qualify for rebates, which are available until funds are exhausted1312010-10-25T00:00:00-04:00The North Carolina Energy Office today announced the distribution of $3.3 million in federal Recovery Act funds to six counties for the development of projects to convert methane gases from landfills into fuel to produce electricity. 1302010-10-22T00:00:00-04:00The North Carolina Energy Office today announced that an additional $4.5 million in federal Recovery Act funding for energy efficiency grants has been awarded to 34 local governments, community colleges and local school districts to help save on fuel and utility bills and create jobs. 1292010-10-19T00:00:00-04:00Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is providing loans and grants for nine renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in North Carolina under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).1282010-10-12T00:00:00-04:00Three North Carolina community colleges are offering a non-degree Health Information Technology Training Program, funded by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA).1272010-10-01T00:00:00-04:00The North Carolina Energy Office and the U.S. Department of Energy are teaming up to provide an important workshop to assist grant recipients in spending the federal Recovery Act dollars you have received. It is critical that these funds get back into the economy as quickly and responsibly as possible. 1262010-09-28T00:00:00-04:00Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that North Carolina will receive $4.5 million in federal recovery funds to support the development of broadband access and economic development across North Carolina. The funding goes to the e-NC Authority, a state initiative to expand broadband access throughout North Carolina especially in rural areas. The $4.5 million grant is matched by an additional $1 million, including $400,000 from the Golden Leaf Foundation, for a total $5.5 million investment.1252010-09-23T00:00:00-04:00Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today announced the selection of 86 projects to receive loans and grants to create jobs and spur economic development in rural communities in 30 states, Guam and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. 1212010-09-23T00:00:00-04:00NCHIE is seeking proposals from qualified executive search firms to assist the Board of Directors in its search for the Chief Executive Officer of the NCHIE. 1202010-09-20T00:00:00-04:00Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced funding for 89 projects to protect public health and the environment by improving water quality and public sanitation services in 32 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Vilsack made the national announcement while touring a water system improvement project funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act).1192010-09-13T00:00:00-04:00Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that North Carolina has received $14.1 million to extend broadband connectivity in eastern North Carolina. 1182010-08-26T00:00:00-04:00U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today that North Carolina has been selected to receive more than $2 million in additional funding to build on the state's success and drive innovation as part of the Weatherization Assistance Program. North Carolina is increasing its efforts under the Recovery Act's weatherization program and is continuing to accelerate the pace of weatherization in the state. As of June 30, North Carolina has weatherized more than 4,000 homes under the Recovery Act, including more than 950 homes in June alone. 1172010-08-24T00:00:00-04:00Governor Bev Perdue today announced North Carolina will receive approximately $400 million in federal Race to the Top grant money. 1152010-08-19T00:00:00-04:00NCHIE Offers Operational Plan for Comment1162010-08-18T00:00:00-04:00Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that North Carolina has received $115 million in five federal recovery grants to extend broadband connectivity in North Carolina. These funds will create jobs and help spur economic development through expanded access to high-speed Internet in underserved areas. Through two rounds of recovery funding, North Carolina has received over $255 million for broadband.1142010-08-05T00:00:00-04:00Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today announced funding for 34 projects to protect public health and the environment by improving water quality and public sanitation services in 24 states.1132010-08-04T00:00:00-04:00Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that North Carolina has received $83 million in five federal recovery grants to extend broadband connectivity in rural parts of North Carolina. These funds will create jobs upfront, and help spur economic development in these areas through expanded access to high-speed Internet.1122010-07-12T00:00:00-04:00In January, President Obama announced that North Carolina was awarded $545 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds to continue its development of high-speed intercity rail. Today, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation and the State of North Carolina have finalized a grant agreement for $20.3 million, the first installment of the $545 million awarded to the state. 1112010-07-12T00:00:00-04:00U. S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced Recovery Act investments for 11 businesses in 9 states to strengthen rural economies by supporting local and regional food systems. 1102010-07-06T00:00:00-04:00Steve Cline, DDS, MPH, Assistant Secretary for Health Information Technology and North Carolina Health Information Exchange (NCHIE) has announced the launch of a health information technology (HIT) website for collecting and sharing information about all ARRA-related HIT initiatives, as well as other key HIT efforts. 1082010-07-06T00:00:00-04:00President Obama Announces Rural Broadband Projects to Bring Jobs and Economic Opportunity to Rural Communities and Native American Tribal Lands1072010-06-24T00:00:00-04:00The website (below, DHHS Grant Opportunities) lists Request for Applications (RFAs) or funding opportunities available within the NC Department of Health and Human Services. Eligible providers include private non-profit organizations, colleges and universities, or local units of government.1062010-06-22T00:00:00-04:00Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today highlighted the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s (Recovery Act) accomplishments in improving water quality in hundreds of rural communities across the Nation, and announced funding for 25 additional projects in 16 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.1052010-06-21T00:00:00-04:00The NC HPRP Program will be transferring administration of the contract awarded to Piedmont Family Services to Greensboro Housing Coalition effective July 1, 2010.1042010-06-07T00:00:00-04:00All the funds in North Carolina’s Energy Star Appliance Replacement and Rebate Program were reserved within four days, with consumers purchasing about 8,545 appliances during the second phase of the program and signing up for $1.3 million in mail-in rebates. Consumers can still register on a first-come, first-served waiting list for rebates after making purchases of eligible appliances1032010-05-28T00:00:00-04:00Eighteen innovative North Carolina projects, 17 using solar technology and one using landfill gas, will receive a total of about $2.3 million in federal Recovery Act funds to implement energy conservation projects that invest in energy technology, Gov. Bev Perdue announced today.1022010-04-22T00:00:00-04:00Secretary Chu Announces more than $200 Million for Solar and Water Power Technologies. New funding will create jobs, expand the availability of cost-effective renewable energy, and reduce America’s dependence on fossil fuels. 1012010-04-13T00:00:00-04:00Currently the HWTF is soliciting offers from organizations to create a State Plan for establishing a Health Information Exchange (HIE) for North Carolina. The State Plan shall consist of an HIE Strategic Plan and an HIE Operational Plan.