Utility Co-op Connection: USDA works with co-opson $250 million energy-efficiency effort

摘要

America's rural utilities will soon have access to $250 million in funding from the U.S. Department ofAgriculture's Rural Utilities Service (RUS) that can provide a financial boost to their energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced final regulations for the new Energy Efficiency and Conservation Loan Program Dec. 4. "This program will help build a cleaner and more sustainable domestic energy sector for future generations by reducing barriers to investment in energy efficiency and potentially cutting energy bills for American families and businesses in the process," said Vilsack.