Reap energy efficiency improvement (EEI) grant unrestricted amount

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $254,386 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Bridgewater Farms, LLC on August 5, 2024. The grant is intended to support energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy system development at the recipient's facility in Cassville, NY. Eligible project activities under the REAP program include solar panel installations, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient lighting upgrades, HVAC improvements, and building insulation enhancements. The award has a performance period of 24 months, with a planned completion date of August 5, 2026. The REAP program provides financial assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to promote the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies, with the goal of reducing energy costs and enhancing sustainability in rural communities.