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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
The Agriculture Department is making investments worth $163 million in Rural Energy for America grants, loans and technical assistance for 338 projects to install solar panels, wind turbines or other energy sources, and make other kilowatt-reducing improvements for farms and small businesses.
For some small farmers, the dual use of land for agriculture and solar energy generation, known as is gaining steam as a path to future profitability. But the industry is still in its infancy.
With solar and wind power systems getting cheaper and coal prices steadily rising, America's rural areas are, often with the help of grants, loans, and tax breaks, getting in step with the global pursuit of renewable power.
More than three-quarters of voters would like to see their utility providers invest more in solar energy, according to a poll conducted by Global Strategy Group.
The cost of building some renewable energy generators is down, according to a data analysis released this week by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
