PD - mandatory renewable energy technical assistance grants

This federal Project Grant award of $100,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services was provided to Wy'East Resource Conservation And Development Area Council, Inc. under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868). The funds will support the delivery of technical assistance, education, and outreach to agricultural producers and rural small businesses in Oregon to promote the adoption of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements. This includes assessing renewable energy opportunities, offering technical guidance, and assisting with the implementation of technologies such as solar, wind, and geothermal systems, as well as HVAC, lighting, and building insulation upgrades. The grant has a performance period through March 2024 and builds upon Wy'East Resource Conservation's previous REAP awards totaling over $1.2 million since March 2022.