Reap renewable energy system (RES) grant unrestricted amount

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $314,280 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Mike Kelly Automotive Group Inc. on March 12, 2024. The REAP program provides grants to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to support energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy system development. This Project Grant will fund the installation of renewable energy systems, such as solar panels or wind turbines, as well as energy-efficient upgrades to the recipient's facilities, which may include improvements to lighting, HVAC, and building insulation. The grant has a performance period of two years, with a final completion date of March 12, 2026. The goal of the REAP program is to reduce energy costs and consumption while expanding the use of renewable energy sources in rural communities across the United States.