The federal Project Grant award of $499,690 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868). The grant supports energy efficiency improvement (EEI) initiatives for Powell Grain Farms Inc., a for-profit agricultural producer located in Greenville, Pennsylvania. The two-year award, with a completion date of January 10, 2027, is intended to help the farm entity reduce energy costs, enhance energy efficiency, and expand the use of renewable energy technologies. Eligible project activities may include the installation of solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient lighting, HVAC upgrades, and building insulation enhancements. The REAP program provides grants of up to 25% of total project costs to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses implement these types of renewable energy and energy efficiency improvement initiatives.
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