NorthwestMarch 14, 2013

Associated Press

Associated Press

OLYMPIA - The state government has picked four dozen energy projects that will be getting grants totaling $18 million.

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The grants announced Wednesday by Gov. Jay Inslee will help pay for reducing energy costs at 12 colleges or universities and 37 local governments.

The governor estimates the grants will generate more than 500 new construction-related jobs.

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