USDA Energy Matrix
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USDA Awards $35 Million for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects
Bismarck, North Dakota, August 27, 2008 - USDA announced that 639 individuals and businesses in 43 states and the Virgin Islands have been selected to receive $35 million in grants and loan guarantees for renewable energy systems.
USDA Awards $623 Million in Electric Loans
WASHINGTON, D.C. April 22, 2008 Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer today announced the selection of 30 rural utilities and cooperatives for new electric lines and system improvements in 20 states.
USDA Rural Development Invites Applications for Renewable Energy Loans and Grants
WASHINGTON, D.C. March 6, 2008 - Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer announced during an international renewable energy conference that USDA will accept $220.9 million in loan and grant applications within USDA's Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program.
USDA, DOE to Invest up to $18.4 million for Biomass Research, Development and Demonstration Projects
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Ed Schafer and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Samuel Bodman today announced that combined, USDA and DOE will invest up to $18.4 million, over three years, for 21 biomass research and development (R&D), and demonstration projects