USDA is investing $633 million to reduce the impacts of climate change on rural communities.
“President Biden has created a road map for how we can tackle the climate crisis and expand access to renewable energy infrastructure, all while creating good-paying jobs and saving people money on their energy costs,” said USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack.
USDA is investing in five programs designed to help rural people and businesses: Community Facilities Disaster Grants, Electric Loan Program, Rural Energy for America Program, Rural Energy Savings Program and the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program.
The programs will help improve electric infrastructure and connect residents to power, help producers and small businesses purchase and install renewable energy systems, and help transportation fueling and biodiesel distribution facilities offer higher ethanol and diesel blends, according to USDA.
