Rural Energy for America Program Renewable Energy Systems

The program provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements.

Solar for farms and rural small businesses

Installing solar systems offers many benefits for farms and rural businesses. Learn more about taking your farm or rural small business solar — from finding a solar company to

Supporting Farmers and Rural Small Businesses – USDA''s Rural

First introduced in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, the program serves as a pathway to increase domestic energy independence and allows small businesses and

Solar Energy Expansion in Rural Communities | Focus on Ag

DOE expects 90% of projected solar development to be from utility-scale projects in rural communities. Solar energy is leading the way, with much of the new development occurring on

Farm Solar Panel & Energy Grants: A Guide to Agrivoltaic Agriculture

Solar panels can increase your operation''s profitability. One government grant program for solar panels on farms is called the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). But first, what''s

Solar Energy Initiatives in Rural Communities

Solar energy initiatives have become increasingly important in rural communities as a means of ensuring access to clean and sustainable energy sources. This article explores the

The Use and Potential of Agrivoltaics in the United States

Agrivoltaics combine the production of crops or livestock with the generation of electricity from solar panels. To date, the number of agrivoltaics projects has been modest, about 600

Rural Solar Development: Opportunities and Incentives in

With ample land, strong solar potential, and new federal funding streams, rural solar development is on the rise. From farms to fairgrounds, small towns to tribal lands, solar is becoming a critical tool for

Energy Programs

We have programs that help convert older heating sources to cleaner technologies, produce advanced biofuels, install solar panels, build biorefineries, and much more.

USDA & DOE Solar Energy and Farming Initiatives

Research examines the social, economic, and operational impacts of agrivoltaics on farmers, rural communities, and rural electric cooperatives. Learn more about DOE''s agrivoltaics research.