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Friday, June 5, 2009
Renewable Projects Receive Boost from USDA
As many renewable and alternative energy projects falter due to the constrained economy and cuts in federal funding, a new US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development program may aid green energy sector growth.
The USDA announced it is accepting applications for grants and loan guarantees for farmers and rural small businesses. These grants are to install renewable energy systems, make energy efficiency developments and conduct feasibility studies. The funds are directed through Rural Development's Rural Energy for American Program. The maximum grant for renewable energy systems is 25% of eligible project costs.
Expected project enrollments include large and small wind turbines, grain dryers, geothermal systems, energy efficient refrigerators or freezers and methane digesters.
The USDA announced it is accepting applications for grants and loan guarantees for farmers and rural small businesses. These grants are to install renewable energy systems, make energy efficiency developments and conduct feasibility studies. The funds are directed through Rural Development's Rural Energy for American Program. The maximum grant for renewable energy systems is 25% of eligible project costs.
Expected project enrollments include large and small wind turbines, grain dryers, geothermal systems, energy efficient refrigerators or freezers and methane digesters.
Labels: renewables, u.s. energy policy
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