The Hale County Jail is set to undergo significant lighting improvements following the award of a state grant to the Hale County Commission.
The county received $123,992 through the State Energy Program to install energy-efficient LED lighting throughout the jail. The new lighting is expected to reduce energy use by 75% to 90% compared to traditional lighting and will also last significantly longer, lowering maintenance costs.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said the grants continue to help communities across the state reduce expenses while promoting energy conservation. “Grants from the State Energy Program have over the years helped multiple Alabama cities and counties, utilities, nonprofit organizations and others save money through the installation of energy-efficient systems,” Ivey said. “I commend these latest grant recipients for their focus on energy conservation.”
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) is administering the grants using funding from the U.S. Department of Energy.
ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell praised local leaders for the investment, saying the upgrades represent a smart use of resources that will ultimately save taxpayers money in their communities.
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