USDA Invests $24M in Wisconsin for Energy Savings and Job Creation
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing over $24 million in the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) to bring down energy costs and generate jobs in rural Wisconsin. The funds will aid 13 rural businesses in the state in installing renewable energy systems or enhancing energy efficiency. Since 2021, the USDA has invested more than $2.3 billion in 7,923 renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements via REAP, including over $66.7 million for over 233 projects in Wisconsin.
Over $66.7M invested in Wisconsin through Rural Energy for America Program since 2021
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin has invested over $24M in rural communities via the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) to lower energy costs and support job creation in Wisconsin. The scheme is aiding 13 businesses to implement renewable energy systems or increase energy efficiency.
“REAP assists farmers and rural small businesses procure and install renewable energy systems and enhance energy efficiency,” said State Director Julie Lassa. “The USDA, under the Biden-Harris Administration, is working with small business owners and agricultural producers to help them save money, grow their businesses and become more energy independent.” [Audio: Mp3 22 seconds 192 kb]
Several solar arrays, grain drying systems, and a dairy manure anaerobic digester are some of the REAP projects announced…
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The REAP program has witnessed record demand, following funding from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act.
REAP supports agricultural producers and rural small business owners to expand their use of wind, solar, geothermal, and small hydropower energy, and make energy efficiency improvements. These innovations increase income, grow businesses, and address climate change while reducing energy costs for American families.
Since 2021, USDA has invested over $2.3 billion through REAP in 7,923 renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements, including over $66.7 million for more than 233 projects in Wisconsin.
This is the final REAP funding availability from the Inflation Reduction Act. USDA is accepting 67 applications in this first round through two windows. The deadlines to apply are Dec. 31, 2024, and March 31, 2025. For additional information, contact a local energy coordinator.
USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to expand economic opportunities, create jobs and improve the quality of life for millions of Americans in rural areas. To learn more, visit www.usda.gov.
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