Reap renewable energy system (RES) grant unrestricted amount

The federal Project Grant award provides $610,420.00 in funding to Pax-Terra LLC, a for-profit, veteran-owned limited liability company located in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania. The grant is awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Services under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), CFDA 10.868, with a performance period from July 2024 to July 2026.

The purpose of the grant is to support the development of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements for Pax-Terra LLC, a rural small business. Eligible project activities may include the installation of solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems, as well as energy-efficient lighting, HVAC, and building insulation upgrades. The REAP program aims to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs, enhance energy efficiency, and expand the use of renewable energy technologies in rural communities.