Champaign, IL-(Effingham Radio)- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) IL State Director Pam Monetti announced today that 16 IL farmers and small businesses received investments to access clean energy and lower energy bills through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).
“Investing in sustainable energy empowers our farmers and rural businesses by reducing energy costs and making it more affordable” says Monetti. “REAP is helping ensure clean energy is accessible to rural farmers and businesses, paving the way for a sustainable future. It’s just as important we invest in renewable energy sources for farmers and rural communities as urban areas and I’m excited to see so many REAP grants coming to IL farmers and businesses.”
REAP enables agricultural producers and rural small business owners to expand their use of wind, solar, geothermal and small hydropower energy and make energy efficiency improvements. These…
