Reap renewable energy system (RES) grant unrestricted amount

The Project Grant award of $241,207 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Services under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), CFDA 10.868. The grant supports Buning Dairy Farm LLC, a for-profit limited liability company, in Falmouth, Michigan, to install renewable energy systems and implement energy efficiency improvements at their agricultural operation. Eligible project activities include the installation of solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems, and energy-efficient lighting, HVAC, and building insulation upgrades. The grant, with a performance period from July 2024 to July 2026, aims to help the dairy farm reduce energy costs, enhance energy efficiency, and expand the use of renewable energy technologies, aligning with the REAP program's objectives of promoting sustainable energy practices in rural communities.