The Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services has awarded a $647,025 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Project Grant to Garlomar Farms, Inc. in Falmouth, Michigan. The grant, issued on January 15, 2025, will support the installation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements at the small agricultural cooperative. Specifically, the funding will cover up to 25% of the costs for projects such as solar panel installations, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient lighting, HVAC upgrades, and building insulation enhancements. The two-year grant period runs through January 15, 2027. The REAP program, authorized under CFDA Number 10.868, aims to help rural businesses and agricultural producers reduce energy costs, enhance energy efficiency, and expand the use of renewable energy technologies.
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