TOPEKA — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Kansas State Director Christy Davis today announced that USDA is making investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements that will lower energy costs, generate new income and strengthen the resilience of small businesses in Kansas.
Area projects include:
A $22,328 grant will help purchase and install a 20 kW roof mounted solar array at Viking Auto Supply Inc. in Lindsborg. The project is estimated to replace 27,001 kWh annually, enough energy to power two homes. Viking Auto Supply has four employees.
A $12,911 grant will help purchase and install a 12 kW rooftop solar array for Charles Wray, an oil producer and grain farmer in Sawyer. The project is estimated to replace 17,952 kWh per year, enough energy to power one home, and save 21 jobs.
A $19,796 grant will help purchase and install a 5.76 kW rooftop solar array for Salted Creamery, an ice cream and frozen desert manufacturer in Newton. The project is estimated to generate 6,192 kWh per year and save one job.
A $14,000 grant will help purchase and install an 18 kW roof mounted solar array for Mark McGinn, an agricultural producer in Sedgwick. The project is estimated to replace 17,764 kWh per year, enough energy to power one home. Mark McGinn currently has three employees.
USDA continues to accept applications and will hold funding competitions quarterly through Sept. 30, 2024. The funding includes $144.5 million for underused renewable energy technologies. For additional information on application deadlines and submission details, see page 19239 of the March 31 Federal Register.
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