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$471,000 for Renewable Energy in Rural Kansas
Kansas Ag Connection - 09/24/2020

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director Lynne Hinrichsen Wednesday announced that USDA is investing $471,792 in renewable energy projects for farmers, ag producers and rural-based businesses and institutions in rural Kansas.

"Kansas is a leader in renewable energy production and that industry creates jobs and opportunities in all areas of the state," said Hinrichsen. "Under the leadership of President Trump and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, USDA continues to be a strong partner to rural Kansas in building stronger and healthier communities through renewable energy, because we know when rural America thrives, all of America thrives."

Lyons-Kansas Ethanol, LLC: A $250,000 grant will be used to purchase and install equipment for combined heat and power and ethanol dehydration. The project is estimated to generate 67,113 kWh per year, which is enough energy to power six homes.

Pittsburg-Denver Lawson, a turkey producer: A $36,500 grant will be used to purchase and install solar equipment. The project is estimated to produce 134,066 kWh (61%) per year, which is enough energy to power 12 homes.

Newton-Horn's Auto Repair, 4x4, and Welding LLC: A $5,559 grant will be used to purchase and install a 9kW roof-mounted solar array. This project will replace 13,654 kWh (105 percent) per year, which is enough electricity to power one home.

Harper-Millaturn Machine LLC: A $19,875 will be used to purchase and install a 15 kW wind turbine. The turbine is estimated to replace 62,923 kWh (104%) per year, which is enough electricity to power five homes.

Additional projects will also be funded in:

Andale - Greg Neville

Bel Aire - Nodic Stone

Derby - Twin Fiddle Investment

Linwood - Robin Leach

Newton - G5 Mainstreet Investments, and Kansas Electric

Osborne - Girard's IGA

Rose Hill - American Control & Engineering Services

Uniontown - Mary F. Moore

Wichita - JTS Investments

USDA is investing in 14 rural small businesses and ag producers through the REAP Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Grants and Guaranteed Loans. Investments can used for renewable energy systems such as wind, solar, biomass, geothermal and hydropower. REAP funding can also be used for energy audits and to make energy efficiency improvements to heating, ventilation and cooling systems, insulation, lighting and refrigeration.


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