USDA awards $6B to rural clean power initiatives

Published on January 15, 2025

America’s rural electric cooperatives are playing an increasing role in the transition to clean energy thanks to a major boost from federal programs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on Friday that more than $6 billion will be awarded to help rural communities build renewable energy projects that will…

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