Enigin Update - Funding for Agricultural Energy Efficiency
U.S. AGRICULTURE Secretary Tom Vilsack announced yesterday that the Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing loans and grants of $1.6 million for several energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in North Carolina.
The financing is being provided under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). Vilsack announced:
"These loans and grants will generate and save energy for North Carolina's farmers and business for many years to come, while promoting Obama administration efforts to transition to a renewable energy economy.
"Farmers have significant opportunity to reduce their energy consumption or generate income from new sources by producing renewable energy that can be used by other consumers through USDA's REAP program."
The funding for North Carolina alone amounts to $1.6 million and is expected to generate significant cost savings for recipients as they upgrade or convert outdated equipment so as to reduce energy use.
REAP funding can be used for energy efficiency improvements and installations, feasibility studies, energy audits, renewable energy systems and energy development assistance.
Recipients of REAP funding must meet the conditions of the grant or loan agreement.
The following is a complete list of North Carolina REAP recipients announced today.
Some of the State of North Carolina REAP Recipients include:
* Patsy Elliott - $17,586 grant to make energy efficiency improvements to poultry houses that are expected to reduce energy consumption 70 percent annually.
* Harris Farms Partnership - $11,538 grant to replace a diesel-powered irrigation system with an efficient electric-powered one. The change is expected to result in annual energy savings of 88 percent.
* J Bird Farms - $6,417 grant to insulate the attics of poultry houses, install energy efficient lights, stir fans and electronic controllers, resulting in an estimated annual energy savings of 31 percent.
* Steven Billings Farm - $15,004 grant to make energy efficient improvements to poultry houses that will reduce energy use by an estimated 64 percent.
Enigin Distributors worldwide are already helping many within the agricultural business to save money by reducing energy use through using Enigin PLC's energy efficiency solutions.
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