USDA Rural Development
TOPEKA, Kan. — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Kansas State Director Christy Davis today announced that Rural Development is awarding $4.21 million in grants to help agricultural producers and rural small business owners make energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy investments to lower energy costs, generate new income and strengthen the resiliency of their operations.
The below projects are in the Hutch Post area:
A $269,120 grant will help purchase and install a 278-kilowatt solar array for BMG of Kansas Inc. in Hesston. The project is estimated to replace 362,700 kilowatt hours per year, which is enough energy to power 34 homes. BMG of Kansas currently has 52 employees.
A $46,898 grant will help purchase and install a 50-kilowatt solar array for Yoder Metal & Post Frame Building Supplies LLC of Haven. The project is estimated to replace 79,073 kilowatt hours per year, which is enough energy to power seven homes. Yoder Metal currently has 10 employees.
A $60,704 grant will help to purchase and install a 37.8-kilowatt solar array for Reno Fabricating & Sales Co. Inc. of Hutchinson. The project is estimated to replace 54,179 kilowatt hours per year, which is enough energy to power five homes. Reno Fabricating & Sales currently has 14 employees.
A $72,480 grant will help purchase and install a 46.2-kilowatt solar array for First Bank of Lyons. The project is estimated to replace 73.122 kilowatt hours per year, which is enough energy to power six homes. First Bank currently has ten employees.
A $51,054 grant will help purchase and install a 39-kilowatt solar array for Taylor Machine Shop LLC of Newton. The project is estimated to replace 56,053 kilowatt hours per year, enough energy to power five homes. Taylor Machine Shop currently has six employees.
A $106,211 grant will help purchase and install a 90.1-kilowatt solar array for Phil's Farm LLC of Hutchinson. The project is estimated to replace 165,4041 kilowatt hours per year, enough energy to power 15 homes. Phil's Farm currently has 10 employees.
A $99,299 grant will help purchase and install a 180-kilowatt solar array for Sterling Heritage Hogs LLC of Sterling. The project is estimated to replace 95,140 kilowatt hours per year, enough energy to power eight homes. Sterling Heritage Hogs currently has one employee.
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