Everyone is looking to improve energy efficiency and be a little more green. Included in that progressive group of forward-thinking people is the Sault Tribe, which is taking approximately $4.7 million in grants to help fund some green projects the tribe is undertaking.
Excerpt: Sault Tribe Housing Authority manages more than 500 units of housing across the Upper Peninsula. Each housing community – Hessel, Sault Ste. Marie, St. Ignace, Marquette, Wetmore, Manistique, Kincheloe, Marquette and Escanaba – will be positively affected by the extensive renovations.
"This is an exciting time for the tribe and housing authority with the opportunity to improve our homes with energy efficient products and provide our members with safe and affordable housing," said Sault Tribe Chairman Joe McCoy. "Not only are these funds allowing us to improve the lives of our members, but it also created 46 local jobs."
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Source: Indian Country Today
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