With One Year of Stimulus Left, Low-Income Weatherization Industry Looks to Future
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It’s been around for decades, and in recent years has doubled in size due to stimulus money. But that dries up next year, and the 2011 Budget Compromise could significantly decrease future funding. KUNC’s Grace Hood examines what might be in store for the industry in Colorado...
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It’s been around for decades, and in recent years has doubled in size due to stimulus money. But that dries up next year, and the 2011 Budget Compromise could significantly decrease future funding. KUNC’s Grace Hood examines what might be in store for the industry in Colorado...
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INTRO:Congress avoided a costly government shutdown earlier this month. But at least one Department of Energy program, low-income weatherization, is still clouded with funding uncertainty. It’s been around for decades, and in recent years has doubled in size due to stimulus money. But that dries up next year, and the 2011 Budget Compromise could significantly decrease future funding. KUNC’s Grace Hood examines what might be in store for the industry in Colorado...
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