The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $237,905 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Hegland Farms of Appleton, Inc. on December 3, 2024. The grant will fund energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy system projects at the farm's facilities over a 2-year performance period ending December 3, 2026. The REAP program provides grants of up to 25% of project costs to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs, enhance energy efficiency, and expand renewable energy usage through initiatives such as solar panel installations, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient lighting, HVAC upgrades, and building insulation enhancements.
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