The Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $500,000 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to John B Hunter on January 7, 2025. The grant will support the development of a renewable energy system (RES) project, with a performance period ending on January 7, 2027. The REAP program provides grants and loan guarantees to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to promote the installation of renewable energy systems and implementation of energy efficiency improvements. Eligible projects include solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient lighting, HVAC upgrades, and building insulation enhancements. The REAP program, authorized under CFDA 10.868, aims to help rural entities reduce energy costs, enhance energy efficiency, and expand the use of renewable energy technologies.
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