Rbcs reap IRA tech assist grants

The federal Project Grant award of $100,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services (RBCS) under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP - CFDA 10.868) was provided to Atlas Consulting Services, a non-profit organization, to deliver technical assistance, financial incentives, and direct financial assistance to enable the implementation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements for agricultural producers and rural small businesses. The award term runs from Sep 28, 2023 to Sep 28, 2025. Through this funding, Atlas Consulting Services will support projects related to solar, wind, renewable biomass, and anaerobic digester technologies, providing 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.