SEC. 9007 reap-renew energy sys grants (man)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded Calgren Dairy Fuels LLC a $520,000 Project Grant under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP - CFDA 10.868) on September 27, 2023. This two-year grant will fund energy efficiency upgrades and the development of renewable energy systems for Calgren's dairy operations, enabling the company to invest in technologies and infrastructure that promote sustainability and economic development through the utilization of renewable energy resources derived from dairy waste. Calgren Dairy Fuels, a for-profit limited liability company, specializes in the production of advanced biofuels and renewable energy systems, primarily focusing on converting dairy waste into biogas, electricity, and transportation fuels such as renewable natural gas and biodiesel. This REAP award, combined with Calgren's previous federal biofuel production grants totaling over $70,000, demonstrates the agency's support for the company's innovative and environmentally friendly practices in the agricultural and energy sectors.