Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009
By: Cliff Hightower & Dave Flessner
Chattanoogans will have to pay more than $100 million in extra fees over the next five years to fix decades-old problems with clogged ditches, broken pipes and polluted runoff.
But many of those who will pay the bill for upgrading the city’s stormwater system say the price tag is too high — and was adopted too quickly.
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http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2009/nov/08/stormwater-fees-bring-flood-objections/?local
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
Hamilton County: Health Department To Get "Green Roof" Through Federal Grant
October 15, 2009
Hamilton County has received a $616,500 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy of $616,500 to develop and implement projects to improve energy efficiency, including a new "green roof" at the Health Department.
The grant is also aimed at reducing energy use and fossil fuel emissions.
Initial projects approved by DOE also include an energy audit for county buildings; light bulb replacement in county parks; and a “Go Green” educational campaign for county employees and in elementary schools.
http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_161037.asp
Hamilton County has received a $616,500 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy of $616,500 to develop and implement projects to improve energy efficiency, including a new "green roof" at the Health Department.
The grant is also aimed at reducing energy use and fossil fuel emissions.
Initial projects approved by DOE also include an energy audit for county buildings; light bulb replacement in county parks; and a “Go Green” educational campaign for county employees and in elementary schools.
http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_161037.asp
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