The Eberhart Farms was awarded a $238,800 Project Grant under the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), CFDA 10.868. The grant will fund energy efficiency improvements (EEI) for the farm, with a performance period of January 16, 2025 to January 16, 2027. The REAP program provides grants and loan guarantees to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to support renewable energy systems and energy efficiency projects, with the goal of reducing energy costs and expanding the use of renewable energy technologies. The Eberhart Farms project is expected to implement upgrades such as solar panel installations, HVAC enhancements, and building insulation improvements to improve the farm's overall energy efficiency.
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