Appalachian Voices’ Post

Oregon has announced it will receive $4,459,297 in grants from the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) to support 20 renewable energy projects in rural communities throughout the state. A total of 20 different rural operations and businesses are set to receive funding from the grants for various energy transition and efficiency projects. This includes: $1 million to Fort George Brewery Public House in Astoria to purchase and install a 560 kW roof-mounted solar PV system, which will replace 81% of the business's energy use. $564,165 to Bauman's Farm and Garden LLC in Gervais to purchase and install a 590.7 kW roof-mounted solar PV system to replace 100% of the business's energy use. $316,994 for Brooks Tree Farm in Salem to purchase and install a 297 kW roof-mounted solar PV system, which will produce 100% of the business's energy use. $93,311 for Sidereus Winery in Cornelius to purchase and install a 66 kW roof-mounted solar PV, which will replace 100% of the business's energy use. $12,000 to The Dirty Cowgirl Saloon in Wasco to purchase and install an energy-efficiency heat pump to replace its diesel furnace, which will lower the business's energy use by 25% and save more than 80,000,000 btus. To save energy & cost for your business, contact me at https://buff.ly/2EjAMbu. #Reliability #EnergyStorage #EnergyEfficiency #Renewables #EnergyAudit #Procurement #Resilience https://buff.ly/49SIMeI

Continued investment in renewable energy projects for rural and agricultural businesses are combating climate change at the grassroots level, making these businesses more competitive, and making our rural economy more resilient. These announcements happen to be in my new neck of the woods, but the Renewable Energy for America Program (REAP) is making these investments all over the United States. https://lnkd.in/gbnmuT6S.

Floating Solar Technology is viable in Puerto Rico, we need to explore what is cost effective. #municipalities & #rural #electric #cooperatives USDA Rural Development National Renewable Energy Laboratory U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) #fpv #Floatingsolar #renewableenergy #energytransition Meanwhile, Maximiliano Trujillo, state director of Rural Development for the federal Department of Agriculture, indicated that his agency has several programs that could help in financing this technology. "From my perspective as head of the Rural Development Agency, what I see is the potential of how our programs can help the public sector or rural electric cooperatives to develop photovoltaic energy concepts. The point is to explore how we can coexist with new technology that benefits the people of Puerto Rico, not only their energy costs, but to understand a more consistent system that we can protect the people in their homes who need energy consistently," he said. https://lnkd.in/eyX7hnik

Solar, wind, and storage are not only the cleanest energy options -- they're the cheapest. They also help farmers and rural land owners diversify their incomes, generate new property taxes on underutilized land, and are temporary: Rural land hosting renewable energy can easily be converted back to its original state. The Carolinas Clean Energy Business Association (CCEBA) created this page to answer the questions of specific stakeholders, from decision makers to private property owners. #SolarLandUse

Meet the truck for your Hauling needs!! The 2003 Mack RD688S semi truck 🏆🏆🏆 Trucks are integral in the construction and maintenance of renewable energy projects, such as wind farms and solar installations. They transport large components and materials necessary for these projects, supporting the transition to cleaner energy sources. #SustainableTransport #GreenLogistics #TruckInnovation #CleanEnergyTransport #EcoFriendlyTrucking #TruckingForGood #SustainableTrucking #EfficientLogistics #TruckingJobs #RenewableEnergySupport #GreenTechnology #CarbonReduction #CleanTransportation #EnvironmentalSustainability #EssentialServices #EmergencyResponse #TruckingIndustry #SupplyChainEfficiency #EconomicGrowth #TruckingSustainability

According to a recent survey, the majority of farmers support renewable infrastructure on their farms. This finding highlights the increasing importance of renewable energy in the agricultural sector. #CostelloGroup #LandAccess #RenewableInfrastructure

Sheep grazing under solar panels is becoming a major trend in the US. Investors are using sheep to graze the grass around solar panels and, consequently, upkeeping their solar panel sites (Financial Times, 10 April). By doing this, investors aim to enhance their environmental image whilst generating local support for renewable energy projects.   Solar grazing increased tenfold over the last two years and represents a big opportunity for the struggling US sheep industry as farmers receive an additional source of revenue. @agri_voice_sa #internationalwool #solargrazing #grazing #solarpanels #solarenergy #investing ##financialtimes #agrivoice

Think #solar farms are a waste of good land? If the benefit:cost, scalability, and time horizon for implementing massive amounts of renewable energy aren't enough to convince you they're a net benefit, maybe the idea that ground-mounted #solarfarms can improve soil health can? We’re #StantecProud to partner with Argonne National Laboratory to study soil health and track how land management changes can improve soil conditions and #ecosystemservices on solar farms. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eCcDmf6t #SolarPower #Pollinators #NatureBasedSolutions #nbs #GenerationRestoration

Join the debate on Alberta's renewable energy restrictions! Critics argue that the focus on agriculture could be hindering the province's transition to cleaner energy sources. Despite challenges, Alberta has seen growth in its renewable energy sector. #RenewableEnergy #Alberta #Sustainability https://lnkd.in/eXFwWC34 #SolarPower #RenewableEnergy #GreenTech #SustainableLiving #EcoFriendlyInnovation

Did you know that it is not possible to calculate how much agricultural land, including how much Best and almost Versatile land, is lost to solar development? 🤯 The government’s renewable energy planning database only has data on capacity (MW) and location of granted applications (not all those endless applications pending in the system, not to mention in pre app stages). So as we hear about yet another NSIP solar application in the Lincolnshire area, this visual may help! We are now looking at a potential loss of over 25,000 acres of productive farmland in this relatively small area alone. #greenwashing #destroyingcommunities #largescale #netzero #nofarmersnofood #futurefarmers #solar #infrastructureprojects #brownfieldsfirst