Reap renewable energy system (RES) grant unrestricted amount

This federal Project Grant award of $365,339.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868). The funding supports Lake Effect Distillery LLC, a for-profit limited liability company located in Michigan, to develop a renewable energy system for their operations. The grant will cover up to 25% of the project costs over a two-year performance period from February 2024 to February 2026. The primary objective is to reduce energy costs and consumption while expanding the use of renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, or geothermal systems, in the rural business's operations. This award is part of the USDA's broader efforts to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy development for agricultural producers and rural small businesses across the United States.