The West Memphis Power Influence Fund simply introduced its first grant recipients, kicking off a $25 million dedication to power affordability in Better West Memphis and Crittenden County.
Usually, houses want primary structural repairs earlier than they’ll qualify for power upgrades. To handle this, we’re working with Crowley’s Ridge Development Council, Groundswell and ICF to supply whole house transformations.
By combining vital repairs with weatherization and new HVAC programs, this initiative is designed to decrease month-to-month utility payments for residents whereas supporting the native workforce.
Most significantly, the group is main the best way. As a part of the West Memphis Power Influence fund, a newly fashioned Group Power Advisory Council made up of 12 native leaders will information funding for a devoted $1.25 million in group grants to be awarded later in 2026, to make sure these assets go precisely the place they’re wanted most.
By bringing collectively non-public, federal, and utility funding, we’re serving to construct a extra reasonably priced, energy-efficient future for our neighbors.
