SEC. 9007 reap-renew energy sys grants (man)

Mid-Missouri Energy, LLC (doing business as MME Grain) received a $1,000,000 project grant award from the Rural Business Cooperative Services on July 10, 2025, under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP, CFDA 10.868). The award supports renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvement projects with an ultimate completion date of July 10, 2027. Specifically, the funded project will enable the installation of solar panels, wind turbines, and geothermal systems at the awardee's Missouri location.

In addition to the renewable energy infrastructure, the grant will support energy efficiency enhancements including the upgrade of energy-efficient lighting systems, improvements to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, and enhanced building insulation. These improvements are designed to reduce energy costs and consumption while advancing renewable energy adoption in rural agricultural operations. Grant funds are provided on a reimbursement basis following project completion and operational status, consistent with the standard REAP program structure which typically supports projects completed within two years of the award date.