Congressman Cohen Announces Energy Audit Grant to the University of Memphis

MEMPHIS - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the University of Memphis will receive a grant of $99,943 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development to conduct energy audits for rural small businesses and agricultural producers in five states within a 200-mile radius of the Mid-South Region. By completing the audits, the University is expected to deliver energy usage reporting that can be used to seek better energy practices by audit recipients.

Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

"I am pleased to see the University involved in this critical analysis of energy use and needs across the Mid-South. This funding will contribute to increased expertise in this area and will ultimately save energy use and lower costs."

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