The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service (RUS) awarded a $625,451 Project Grant under the New Empowering Rural America (New ERA) Program (CFDA 10.758) to East Central Energy, a non-profit organization, on January 8, 2025. The grant will support East Central Energy's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance the resiliency, reliability, and affordability of rural electric systems. The funding will be used by East Central Energy to acquire, construct, and install broadband infrastructure to provide access to broadband services, as well as to improve electrical connections and infrastructure, such as substations, in various Minnesota communities. This grant is part of the RUS's broader $9.7 billion funding approach under the Inflation Reduction Act to support clean energy projects and strengthen rural electric systems.
Generated 3/4/25, 6:23 AM