Richmond, Va. (Newsradiowrva.com) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development’s Virginia Office has announced that it will invest $2.3 million in renewable energy projects in nine communities across Virginia.
The USDA says it will be pulling the money from its Rural Energy for America Program. The funding will go towards renewable energy projects in the city of Williamsburg and nine counties: Accomack, Augusta, Culpeper, Gloucester, James City, Powhatan, Rockingham, Southampton and Tazewell.
Thirteen participating business owners and agricultural producers will receive grants, according to the USDA. Planned investments include a 577.15 kilowatt roof solar system on the roof of a poultry farm in Accomack County and a 789.1 kilowatt roof solar system on six leased office buildings in Tazewell County.
“We are pleased to invest in renewable energy infrastructure and zero-emission systems that are good for businesses like Virginia Artesian Bottling Company and help them operate more sustainably,” said Director of State Operations Dr. Basil Gooden.
As a result of the investments, the USDA says participating Virginia businesses can expect to see lowered costs, reduced emissions, new income, and strengthened resiliency of operations.
