MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 22 -- The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2023: Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $2 million to help a dozen local governments and schools, nonprofit groups and others help save money by cutting energy usage. The State Energy Program helps qualified organizations and groups lower energy costs by making energy-efficient improvements in buildings and operations. The grants will help replace outda  more