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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $499,990 Project Grant to Northampton Community College under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868). The grant supports the college's efforts to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses in Pennsylvania adopt renewable energy systems and implement energy efficiency improvements. The two-year grant period runs from June 20, 2024 to June 20, 2026. The project aims to reduce energy costs, enhance energy efficiency, and expand the use of renewable energy technologies such as solar panels, wind turbines, and energy-efficient building upgrades. As a higher education institution, Northampton Community College has a track record of leveraging federal grants to provide educational services, job training, technical assistance, and outreach to various beneficiaries in its service area.