BIOMASS MAGAZINE – April 23, 2024 – The USDA celebrated Earth Week by awarding $194 million in grants through its Rural Energy for America Program – including important biogas initiatives.

The $194 million REAP awards support more than 650 projects in 35 states and Puerto Rico. The USDA announced the REAP awards as part of a larger $238 million funding announcement that also included approximately $43 million in grants awarded under the agency’s Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program. 

“The Biden-Harris Administration and USDA are committed to expanding access to modern clean energy systems and fueling options that strengthen the nation’s energy independence while creating good-paying jobs and saving people money,” said Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small. “As we celebrate Earth Day this year, we are excited to partner with hundreds more family farms and small businesses to address the impacts of climate change, grow the economy and keep rural communities throughout the country strong and resilient.”

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