Community Ties (Trash into Energy Savings), Phase III

Organization:

Appalachian State University

Amount:

$59,673.00

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Watauga

Year:

2007

Description:

This Golden LEAF grant continues support to the ASU Energy Center to allow it to provide assistance to Bertie, Cleveland, Columbus, Edgecombe, McDowell, Rockingham, and Scotland Counties through the Community Ties Program. The Community TIES program assists counties with creation and implementation of Community-based Landfill Gas Economic Development Plans that are expected to lead to job creation and increased county revenues. The ASU Energy Center will assist in design and installation of collection systems, identification of end users, and coaching project managers.

Contact:

Dr. Dennis O. GradyPO Box 32174287 Rivers StreetBoone, North Carolina 28608(828) 262-7515

Areas Served:

Bertie/Cleveland/Columbus/Edgecombe/McDowell/Rockingham/Scotland

Any project more than a couple of years old may not reflect current Board priorities.
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