The U.S Department of Agriculture has announced $3.7 million in grants for seven clean energy projects across Vermont.
These grants are funded through a program for agriculture producers and other business owners which aims to reduce energy costs, support renewables and boost job opportunities in rural communities.
In said this funding will make sure everyone can be a part of the transition to renewable energy "no matter the zip code."
One of the projects is a large solar array for the Whitney Blake manufacturing company in Bellows Falls. The project is expected to offset 90% of their annual energy consumption, according to a USDA press release.
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A total of $157 million for projects in 42 states was distributed through the Rural Energy for America Program.
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