Reap renewable energy system (RES) grant unrestricted amount

The federal Project Grant award provides $122,050.00 in funding to Pebble Branch Farm, a for-profit organization, under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services. The grant, awarded on November 9, 2023, supports the development of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements at the farm's location in Maryland. Through this funding, Pebble Branch Farm will be able to install renewable energy systems, such as solar panels, and make energy-efficient upgrades, like improved building insulation, to reduce energy costs and consumption while expanding the use of renewable energy sources. The REAP program aims to assist agricultural producers and rural small businesses in adopting renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies to enhance the sustainability and economic viability of their operations in rural communities across the United States.