Rbcs reap IRA tech assist grants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services (RBCS) awarded a $500,000 Project Grant under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) (CFDA 10.868) to Wy'East Resource Conservation And Development Area Council, Inc. The grant, with a performance period from September 22, 2023, to September 22, 2025, will fund the organization's efforts to provide technical assistance, education, outreach, and direct financial support to agricultural producers and rural small businesses in Oregon. The services include assessing renewable energy opportunities, offering technical guidance, and supporting the implementation of renewable technologies such as solar, wind, and geothermal systems, as well as energy-efficient upgrades to HVAC, lighting, and building insulation. This grant builds on Wy'East Resource Conservation And Development Area Council, Inc.'s previous REAP funding, which totaled over $700,000 since March 2022, to promote the adoption of renewable energy and energy efficiency measures in rural communities.