This Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services provides $224,901 to the Marshall University Research Corporation (MURC) to support the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), CFDA #10.868. The grant will fund renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements for agricultural producers and rural small businesses, such as the installation of solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient lighting, HVAC upgrades, and building insulation enhancements. The award has a performance period from June 26, 2024 to June 26, 2026, aligning with the typical two-year duration of REAP grants. As the fiscal and administrative agent for Marshall University, MURC leverages the university's expertise to deliver specialized services and conduct innovative research addressing regional and national priorities in the renewable energy and energy efficiency domains.
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