The Obama Administration is moving at an unprecedented pace to award these funds to states, so that weatherization agencies can move forward, hire new workers, and immediately begin helping homeowners make their homes more energy efficient. This investment will save money for hardworking families while creating jobs, reducing pollution, and moving us toward energy independence.
— U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu, announcing $15 million in weatherization funding for Oregon residents. The money will be used to help strengthen homes to be more resistant to wind, precipitation, and extreme temperatures.