U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Building Technologies Program – Rebuilding Green in Greensburg, Kansas

Rebuilding Green in Greensburg, Kansas

Photo showing a city block lined with homes, businesses, and trees that have been destroyed by a tornado.

The town of Greensburg, Kansas, which was nearly destroyed by a massive tornado, is committed to rebuilding as a model sustainable community.

The city of Greensburg, Kansas, is rebuilding as a model green community with the help of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and its National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). After Greensburg was devastated by a tornado in 2007, DOE committed renewable energy and energy efficiency technical assistance valued at $2.15 million to redevelop the rural community. DOE and NREL are assisting Greensburg with incorporating ambitious renewable energy and energy efficiency strategies to realize the town's vision of becoming an affordable sustainable community.

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Steve Lindenberg

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