Rbcs reap IRA tech assist grants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services (RBCS) awarded a $166,666 Project Grant under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) to Nuvista Light & Electric Cooperative Inc., a non-profit organization in Anchorage, Alaska. The grant, awarded on September 29, 2023, will support Nuvista's efforts to promote energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy system development among agricultural producers and rural small businesses in Alaska.

Through this REAP grant, Nuvista will provide technical assistance, training, and other services to help rural Alaskan communities, agricultural producers, and small businesses implement energy-efficient upgrades and install renewable energy systems such as solar panels, wind turbines, and geothermal systems. The organization has significant experience delivering similar energy-related initiatives in Alaska, having previously received grants from various federal agencies, including the Department of Energy and the Denali Commission.