Federal funds will help Wilmington with energy efficiency

The City of Wilmington is going to see some federal dollars.

Thursday, the Department of Energy announced that it will give North Carolina more than $58 million for projects aimed at promoting energy efficiency and conservation. A media release said the money will help create jobs and cut energy bills.

The City of Wilmington will get more than one million dollars of this money. A spokesperson for the city said it is too early to know where the money will go.