The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), a federal grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services, has awarded a $125,000 Project Grant to S & J Hulstein Farms, Inc. in Iowa. This grant, awarded on September 14, 2023, with a performance period through September 14, 2025, will fund energy efficiency improvements and the installation of renewable energy systems at the agricultural producer's facilities. Eligible projects under REAP include solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient lighting and HVAC upgrades, and building insulation improvements. The program aims 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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