Washington, DC – Following the Administration's announcement that Wisconsin will receive $197 million in weatherization and energy efficiency funding from the President's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Governor Jim Doyle will welcome U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu to Milwaukee to help weatherize a local resident's home tomorrow, Friday, March 13, 2009 at 12:45 p.m.. The Governor and Secretary Chu, along with Congresswoman Gwen Moore and the homeowner, will briefly tour the outside of the home and view four rooms undergoing weatherization improvements.

Following the tour, there will be a media availability to discuss what these investments in energy efficiency mean for Wisconsin's economy and for homeowners who can save on their energy bills.

The Obama Administration and Governor Doyle announced Thursday that Wisconsin will receive nearly $197 million in weatherization and energy funding - including $141.5 million for the Weatherization Assistance Program. Earlier this month, Governor Doyle and Secretary Chu met in Washington, D.C. to discuss Wisconsin's leadership in achieving energy independence. The Governor invited Secretary Chu to Wisconsin to view these efforts firsthand.

Important Media Logistical Information -- Planning Purposes Only:

**Note: The outdoor tour will be available to all reporters. However, space inside the home is extremely limited.  Only one TV camera will be allowed inside the home, and access for print outlets will be limited -- RSVP is required by 10:30 a.m. Friday to Laura1.Smith@wi.gov.  For TV stations, a live feed of the entire tour will be made available on location, beginning at 12:45 p.m.

*Because this is a private residence, the address is for planning but not publication purposes prior to the event.

Media contact(s):
(202) 586-4940