Reap energy efficiency improvement (EEI) grant unrestricted amount

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $499,719 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to City Roots, LLC, a for-profit limited liability company, to support energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy system development. This 2-year grant provides funding for projects such as solar panel installations, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient lighting and HVAC upgrades, and improved building insulation. The goal is to reduce energy costs and consumption while expanding the use of renewable energy sources in rural South Carolina communities. City Roots, LLC has a history of utilizing USDA grants, including previous REAP and Value-Added Producer Grants, to support agricultural producers, rural small businesses, and the development of value-added agricultural products and renewable energy systems.