In a specially-called meeting Ellis County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to allow Ellis County to apply for a grant. The grant is funded by the American Recovery and Reinstatement Act. (ARRA) and being allocated through the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO).

“Grant is to study energy efficiency in the Detention Center to significantly reduce electric bills,” said Joe White, County Engineer.

The grant amount is $120,000 and the county will be notified in February 2010 if grant is approved.