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

Blue Mountain Electric Company LLC received a $1,000,000 Project Grant award on August 12, 2025, under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), CFDA 10.868, administered by the Rural Business Cooperative Services. This award supports the development and implementation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements in California. The grant funds renewable energy projects such as solar panel installations, wind turbines, and geothermal systems, as well as energy efficiency enhancements including heating and cooling system upgrades, energy-efficient lighting, and building insulation improvements designed to reduce energy costs and consumption in rural communities.

The grant obligates $1.0 million with an ultimate completion date of August 12, 2027, providing reimbursement-based funding upon project completion and operational status. As a rural small business, Blue Mountain Electric Company is eligible to receive up to 25 percent of eligible project costs through REAP funding, with the $1,000,000 award representing the maximum allowable grant amount for renewable energy systems under program guidelines. The two-year performance period is consistent with typical REAP award structures, allowing adequate time for project implementation and operational deployment.