USDA invests $14,000,418 in domestic biofuels and clean energy in Wisconsin


USDA invests $14,000,418 in domestic biofuels and clean energy in Wisconsin


WOOD COUNTY--U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa announced that the USDA is investing $14,000,418 more in grant funding in Wisconsin to expand access to clean energy systems and increase the availability of domestic biofuels.

The investments announced are being made in 42 projects in 27 counties in Wisconsin through the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) ($9,583,750 to three projects) and the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) ($4,416,668 to 39 projects).
“The dozens of awards I’m announcing today will help lower energy costs and provide a historic opportunity for farmers and rural businesses to invest in clean energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements,” said Lassa. “Many of these investments are made possible with help from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act and will create more energy independence, save businesses money on their bottom-line, and strengthen economic development in rural communities.”

In Wood County, Travis Marti Farms, LLC, an agricultural producer in Vesper, will use a $415,000 REAP grant to install a roof-mounted solar electric array. This project is expected to save $29,580 per year. It will replace 405,203 kilowatt hours (82 percent of the company’s energy use) per year, which is enough energy to power 40 homes...
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