Grants are
available for agricultural producers and some
rural businesses to purchase, install and construct energy
efficient improvements.
The U.S. Department of
Agriculture is offering grants to add renewable energy systems to business
operations. Funding is available in three forms: grants of up to $20,000,
grants of up to $500,000 and loan guarantees.
Examples of eligible projects
include biomass, geothermal, Hydro Power below 30 megawatts, small and
large wind generation, and small and large solar generation. Funds can also be
used for projects including cooling or refrigeration units, doors and
windows, electric, solar or gravity pumps for sprinkler pivots and replacing
energy-inefficient equipment.
The program aims to increase
American energy independence by increasing the private sector's supply of renewable
energy and decreasing the demand for energy through energy efficiency
improvements, according to the USDA.
Grant applications are due May 2,
and loan guarantee applications can be completed throughout the year. For more information about the
program and business eligibility, visit the USDA's webpage on the Rural Energy
for America Program: Renewable
Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Loans & Grants.
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