TOPEKA, Kan. — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Kansas Director Christy Davis announced on Friday that USDA is awarding more than $650,000 in grants to help rural Kansans in seven communities build renewable energy generation systems or improve their existing energy efficiency.
“With this program Kansas farmers and rural business owners can expand their operations while lowering energy costs,” Davis said. “These grants will support rural communities with clean energy production and improved efficiency.”
The Hutch Post area project is below.
A $65,201 grant will help purchase and install a 31.9 kW solar array for Advance Termite and Pest Control Inc. of Hutchinson. The project is estimated to replace 44,098 kWh per year, enough energy to power four homes.