The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), administered by the United States Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services, awarded a $504,157 Project Grant to Schmidt Dairy Farms on December 20, 2024. The grant supports the development of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements at the organization's facilities in Wisconsin. Specifically, the funding will be used for initiatives such as solar panel installations, HVAC upgrades, and building insulation enhancements. The grant has a performance period of two years, with a targeted completion date of December 20, 2026. The REAP program, authorized under CFDA 10.868, provides grants and loan guarantees to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to promote the use of renewable energy technologies and improve energy efficiency, thereby reducing energy costs and expanding the adoption of clean energy solutions in rural communities.
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