The federal Project Grant award of $544,800.00 was provided by the United States Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868). The funding supports the provision of renewable energy systems (RES) and energy efficiency improvements (EEI) for MDS Foods LLC, a for-profit manufacturer located in Tullahoma, Tennessee. The two-year grant period runs from January 17, 2025 to January 17, 2027, with the aim of reducing energy costs, enhancing efficiency, and expanding the use of renewable energy technologies. Eligible project activities may include solar panel installations, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient lighting upgrades, HVAC improvements, and building insulation enhancements. The USDA REAP program provides grants of up to 25% of total project costs to support rural small businesses and agricultural producers in developing renewable energy systems and improving energy efficiency.
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