The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $613,772 Project Grant under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868) to Henry Jongsma And Son Dairy, a for-profit dairy farm located in Orland, California. The grant, awarded on December 18, 2024, will support the installation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements on the farm over a 24-month performance period ending December 18, 2026. The REAP program provides grants of up to 25% of project costs to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to promote the development of renewable energy systems, such as solar panels, wind turbines, and geothermal systems, as well as energy efficiency improvements like HVAC upgrades and building insulation enhancements. This award to Henry Jongsma And Son Dairy will help the farm reduce energy costs, enhance energy efficiency, and expand its use of renewable energy technologies.
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