U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development North Carolina State Director Reginald Speight recently announced that USDA is funding 16 projects to expand access to clean energy systems in North Carolina.
USDA is providing nearly $11.3 million through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). The projects will create new market opportunities and jobs for American small businesses, farmers, ranchers, forest landowners and agricultural producers in the Tar Heel State.
Clean Energy Projects within GFBJ’s coverage area that are receiving funding include the following:
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