(KLZA)--The community of Peru will receive $81,731 in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant funds to be used for efficient streetlights in the downtown business district.

The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy announced the awards totaling more than $958,000 to a dozen Nebraska communities.

The funds from the state come from the U.S. Department of Energy.

In addition, Nebraska City Utilities will receive $100,000 to cover the cost of energy efficient lighting along the main streets or entrances.