Cleveland is ramping up investment in building and rehabbing energy- efficient homes with the goal of reducing energy costs for residents, especially senior citizens and low-income families. Ten projects, some of which are public housing, will get $4.6 million in grants. The money will also enable some vacant houses to be renovated for sale, using green-building technology such as natural and high-efficiency lighting, recycled materials and appliances and systems that use less water and energy to run.
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