Reap renewable energy system (RES) grant unrestricted amount

The Autumn-Harp, Inc. was awarded a $784,245 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Services. The grant, with a performance period from August 2024 to August 2026, will support the development of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements for the company's operations in Vermont. The REAP program, authorized under CFDA Number 10.868, provides financial assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to promote the use of renewable energy and implement energy-saving measures. This award to Autumn-Harp, Inc. is intended to help the company reduce energy costs, enhance energy efficiency, and expand the use of renewable energy technologies, such as solar panels, wind turbines, or energy-efficient lighting and HVAC upgrades. The grant funding will enable Autumn-Harp, Inc. to implement projects that align with the REAP program's objectives of supporting sustainable energy practices in rural communities.