The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $146,341 Project Grant under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868) to Sommer Farms Inc. in Berne, Indiana. The grant, awarded on May 13, 2024, will support energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy system upgrades for the for-profit agricultural producer. Eligible project activities include solar panel installations, HVAC improvements, and building insulation enhancements. The two-year performance period runs through May 13, 2026. The REAP program aims to help rural small businesses and agricultural producers reduce energy costs, enhance energy efficiency, and expand the use of renewable energy technologies.
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