The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $413,250 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) project grant on January 7, 2025 to West Union Truck & Trailer Repair, a for-profit limited liability company located in West Union, Iowa. The grant will support the development of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements for the rural small business over a two-year performance period ending January 7, 2027. The REAP program provides grants of up to 25% of eligible project costs to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to promote the installation of solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient lighting, HVAC upgrades, and building insulation enhancements. The program aims to help rural entities reduce energy costs, enhance energy efficiency, and expand the use of renewable energy technologies.
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