"USDA awards $172,000 for 17 energy projects in rural Oregon"
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development program selected 17 Oregon energy projects that will share $172,000 in funding as part of the Rural Energy for America Program authorized by the 2008 Farm Bill.
Solar energy to grow in rural areas. Photo courtesy, Sustainable Business Oregon
BY: Christina Williams, Sustainable Business Oregon Editor
Sustainable Business Oregon
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development program selected 17 Oregon energy projects that will share $172,000 in funding as part of the Rural Energy for America Program authorized by the 2008 Farm Bill.
Nationwide, 430 projects shared $6.9 million in funding.
In addition, three Oregon projects received $70,483 in funding to complete feasibility studies for energy projects. Nationwide, 20 projects received $412,304 for feasibility studies.
The program's funds have been cut dramatically. Last year, Oregon projects shared $1.29 million in funding.
The funding is aimed at helping agricultural and rural small businesses reduce energy costs, incorporate renewable power and determine the feasibility of planned renewable energy projects.
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