Reap underutilized technology 24/31

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) awarded a $500,000 Project Grant to the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, Inc. (MREA) to promote underutilized renewable energy technologies among agricultural producers and rural small businesses in Wisconsin. The 24-month grant, running from June 2024 to June 2026, builds upon MREA's previous work, including a cooperative agreement with the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. As a sub-grantee, MREA has partnered with the Interstate Renewable Energy Council Inc. and Lewis & Clark Community College to deliver industry-recognized renewable energy education, training program development, community outreach, and support for the adoption of solar, wind, and geothermal systems. These efforts contribute to federal initiatives aimed at increasing renewable energy use and workforce development in the sector.