FARMERS FOR NEW ENERGY

USDA Invites Applications for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects
January 20, 2012 (U.S. Department of Agriculture)

"…USDA is seeking applications to provide assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to complete a variety of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Funding is available from USDA's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) authorized by the Food, Conservtion, and Energy Act of 2008 (Farm Bill)…

"The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) is designed to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and consumption and help meet the Nation's critical energy needs. For 2012, USDA has approximately $25.4 million budget authority available to fund REAP activities, which will support at least $12.5 million in grant and approximately $48.5 million in guaranteed loan program level awards."

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"USDA is accepting…renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvement grant applications and combination gant and guaranteed loan applications until March 30, 2012…renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvement guaranteed loan only applications on a continuous basis up to June 29, 2012…renewable energy system feasibility study applications through March 30, 2012; and…energy audits and renewable energy development assistance applications through February 21, 2012…

"This funding is an example of the many ways that USDA is helping revitalize rural economies to create opportunities for growth and prosperity, support innovative technologies, identify new markets for agricultural producers, and better utilize our nation's natural resources…The Obama Administration is working to promote domestic production of renewable energy to create jobs, reduce our dependence on foreign oil, combat global warming, and build stronger rural economy…"