U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Indiana State Director Dr. Terry Goodin announced today that USDA is investing $932,267 to lower energy bills, generate new income, create jobs, and strengthen competition for U.S. farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers.
“These Hoosier investments will expand access to renewable energy infrastructure.” Goodin said, “These investments will help rural businesses and agricultural producers save on energy costs.” These investments will cut energy costs for farmers and ag producers that can instead be used to create jobs and new revenue streams for people in their communities. For example:
In Rossville, New Holland will install a 57.24 kilowatt (kW) solar array. New Holland Rossville is a farming business. This project saves the business $11,456 annually and generates 74,560 kilowatt hours(kWh) annually. In Sellersburg, Russell & Russell LLC will install a 107.54 kilowatt (kW) solar array. Russell & Russell LLC manages rental properties. This project saves the business $17,410 annually and generates 117,300 kilowatt hours (kWh) annually.
In Butler, Don Hook Farms will install a grain dryer, which saves the farm $8,278 annually and replaces 95,619 kilowatt hours (kWh) (68 percent) annually.
In Palmyra, Kiesler Machine will install a 52 kilowatt (kW) solar array. Kiesler Machine is a rural small business that does welding and fabrication. This project saves the business $3,481 annually and replaces 71,143 kilowatt hours (kWh) (132 percent) annually.
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