Reap renewable energy system (RES) grant unrestricted amount

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $682,539 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grant to Chucho Produce LLC, a for-profit limited liability company located in Arizona. This Project Grant, with a performance period from February 2024 to February 2026, will support the development of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements for this rural small business. The REAP program provides funding of up to 25% of project costs to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to promote the use of renewable energy and reduce energy consumption. Recent REAP awards have ranged from $5,000 to $944,212, with most falling between $20,000 and $250,000. This grant to Chucho Produce LLC will help the company install solar panels, upgrade HVAC systems, and improve building insulation, with the goal of reducing energy costs and expanding the use of renewable energy in the rural Arizona community.