CARSON CITY - Funds are now available to help rural small businesses and agricultural producers. improve energy efficiency or install renewable energy systems.
"This Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) funding will help owners of small rural businesses, farmers, and ranchers reduce energy consumption and conserve natural resources," said Mark Williams, energy coordinator for USDA Rural Development.
REAP, authorized by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, (Farm Bill) is designed to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and consumption and help meet the Nation's critical energy needs. USDA is accepting the following applications:
• Renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvement grant applications and combination grant and guaranteed loan applications until April 30.
• Renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvement guaranteed loan only applications until July 15.
• Renewable energy system feasibility study grant applications through April 30.
For more information contact Mark Williams, energy coordinator at (775) 887-1222, Ext. 116.
Eligible projects include installing renewable energy systems such as wind turbines, solar, geothermal, biomass, anaerobic digesters, hydroelectric or hydrogen systems. Funding may also be used to purchase energy-efficient equipment, add insulation, and improve heating and cooling systems.
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