Rbcs reap IRA tech assist grants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services (RBCS) awarded a $100,000 Project Grant under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP - CFDA 10.868) to Atlas Consulting Services, a non-profit organization. The grant, awarded on Sep 27, 2023, will fund a two-year project period ending Sep 27, 2025. Atlas Consulting Services specializes in providing technical assistance, financial incentives, and direct financial assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for the implementation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements, including solar, wind, renewable biomass, and anaerobic digester projects. The organization offers a combination of advisory services, loan guarantees, and grants covering up to 25% of eligible project costs to help rural entities reduce energy costs, increase energy efficiency, and expand the use of clean energy technologies in their operations.