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

Paul M. Jones Lumber Co, Inc. received a $137,175 Project Grant award from the Rural Business Cooperative Services on August 1, 2025, under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868). This award supports the implementation of renewable energy systems and/or energy efficiency improvements at the recipient's Maryland-based operation. Under REAP, eligible projects typically include solar panel installations, wind turbines, geothermal systems, heating and cooling upgrades, energy-efficient lighting, and building insulation enhancements designed to reduce energy costs and consumption while advancing renewable energy adoption in rural areas.

The grant funds are provided on a reimbursement basis upon project completion and operational status, with an ultimate completion date of August 1, 2027. As a rural small business, Paul M. Jones Lumber Co, Inc. is eligible to receive up to 25 percent of eligible project costs through this award, with the total grant funding not to exceed $250,000 for energy efficiency improvements or $500,000 for renewable energy systems projects. The two-year performance period is consistent with REAP's standard project timeline and allows for full implementation and operational verification of the funded energy improvements.