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

Thomas Cars of Johnstown received a $261,134 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP, CFDA 10.868) on July 25, 2025. The award supports energy efficiency improvements and/or renewable energy systems development projects, which may include solar panel installations, wind turbines, geothermal systems, heating and cooling system upgrades, energy-efficient lighting, and building insulation enhancements. Grant funds are provided on a reimbursement basis upon project completion and operational status, with an ultimate completion date of July 25, 2027.

Under REAP guidelines, the grant covers up to 25 percent of eligible project costs, with combined grants and guaranteed loans not exceeding 75 percent of total eligible project costs. The awardee's project will be evaluated based on criteria including energy quantity replaced or produced, environmental benefits, commercial availability, technical merit, project readiness, and payback period. The performance period extends two years from the award date, consistent with typical REAP award timelines.