The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service (RUS) awarded a $10,778,182 Project Grant under the New Empowering Rural America (New ERA) Program (CFDA 10.758) to Grand Valley Rural Power Lines, Inc. The grant, awarded on January 14, 2025, with a completion date of January 14, 2027, will support the organization's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance the resiliency, reliability, and affordability of its rural electric system. The funding will be used for a range of clean energy initiatives, including energy efficiency improvements, renewable energy deployment, zero-emission systems, and carbon capture storage projects. The grant is part of the RUS's broader $9.7 billion funding approach under the Inflation Reduction Act to support cost-effective projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the capabilities of rural electric systems.
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