USDA Funds 31 Local Projects Totaling $5.69 Million To Lower Energy Costs, Generate New Income For PA Farmers, Rural Small Businesses

On March 28, the US Department of Agriculture announced the investment of more than $5.69 million in 31 renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in Pennsylvania. 

“These projects will lower energy costs, generate new income and create jobs for Pennsylvanian’s farmers, agricultural producers and rural small businesses,” said State Director for Rural Development Bob Morgan. In Pennsylvania, the 31 projects being announced in this current tranche represent 12 counties.

The projects announced are being funded by the federal Inflation Reduction Act, the nation’s largest-ever investment in combating the climate crisis, through the Rural Energy for America Program.

Project List

Projects were funded in Bradford, Bucks, Chester, Cumberland, Lancaster, Lebanon, Mifflin, Perry, Snyder, Tioga, Wayne and York counties.

Click Here for a list of projects funded.

Applications Being Accepted

USDA continues to accept Rural Energy for America Program  applications and will hold funding competitions quarterly through September 30, 2024. The funding includes a dedicated portion for underutilized renewable energy technologies. 

For additional information on application deadlines and submission details, see page 19239 of the March 31 Federal Register.  

Click Here for the complete announcement.

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[Posted: March 30, 2024]  PA Environment Digest