The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $303,740 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Sun Valley Orchards, Inc. on December 19, 2024. The grant will support the development of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements at the recipient's California facility over a 24-month performance period ending on December 19, 2026. The REAP program provides grants of up to 25% of project costs to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to promote the adoption of renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency upgrades, such as solar panel installations, wind turbines, geothermal systems, lighting retrofits, HVAC enhancements, and building insulation improvements. This award demonstrates the program's objective to help rural entities reduce energy costs, enhance energy efficiency, and expand the use of renewable energy.
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