The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $101,328 Project Grant under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868) to SP Mac Farms, Inc. on September 14, 2023. The grant will fund energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy systems development for the agricultural producer over a two-year performance period through September 14, 2025. The REAP program provides grants of up to 25% of project costs to support initiatives such as solar panel installations, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient lighting and HVAC upgrades, and building insulation improvements for agricultural producers and rural small businesses. The goal is to reduce energy costs and consumption while expanding the use of renewable energy sources in rural communities across the United States.
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