The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $764,666 Project Grant under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868) to Owyhee Produce LLC, a woman-owned for-profit business located in Parma, Idaho. The grant, effective January 17, 2025 through January 17, 2027, will support Owyhee Produce's development of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements. Eligible project activities may include installing solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems, and making energy-efficient upgrades to lighting, HVAC, and building insulation. The Rural Energy for America Program provides grants of up to 25% of total project costs to help rural small businesses and agricultural producers reduce energy expenses, enhance energy efficiency, and expand renewable energy usage.
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