USDA Invests $68M in Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency Projects
Agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Washington, D.C., is investing $68 million in 540 renewable energy and energy efficiency projects nationwide.
"These loan guarantees and grants will have far-reaching impacts nationwide, particularly in the rural communities where these projects are located," says Vilsack. "Investing in renewable energy and energy efficiency will continue the unprecedented increase in home-grown energy sources and American energy independence we've seen in recent years. This is creating jobs, providing new economic opportunities and leading the way to a more secure energy future."