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Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Clean Energy for Oklahoma as Part of Investing in America Agenda

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Oklahoma State Director Kenneth Corn today announced that USDA is investing more than $3 million in renewable energy projects to lower energy costs, generate new income and create jobs for Oklahoma farmers, ranchers, agricultural producers and rural small businesses.

A Move to Texas as 'House-Sitters' Results in First-Time Home Ownership

Bradley and Janna Lanphear, along with their four children, found themselves facing uncertainty when unforeseen circumstances forced them out of their long-time rental in Bend, Oregon. With rental prices skyrocketing in their area, the dream of homeownership seemed increasingly out of reach. The family was offered an opportunity to house-sit for a friend, also providing them with a temporary place to recover. The decision to move and house-sit would result in the Lanphears becoming first time homeowners in Texas.

USDA Invests in 26 Clean Energy Projects to Strengthen Montana Farms and Businesses

BOZEMAN, Mont., March 28, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Montana State Director Kathleen Williams today announced that USDA is investing nearly $2 million in 26 renewable energy projects throughout Montana to lower energy costs, generate new income, and support Montana’s farmers, ranchers, and rural small business.

USDA Invests in Nine Clean Energy Projects to Strengthen California Farms and Businesses as Part of Investing in America Agenda

DAVIS, Calif., March 28, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development California State Director Maria Gallegos Herrera today announced that USDA is investing nearly $6 million in nine renewable energy projects throughout California to lower energy costs, generate new income, and support California’s farmers, ranchers, and rural small business.

Stretching Critical Home Repair Dollars

Neighborhood Strong is a community-based organizations serving nine East Texas Counties. They provide critical home repairs and accessibility modifications to low and very low-income homeowners. Over 57% of the homes in this area are over 40 years old. The poverty rate is just over 19%. The combination of poverty rate and age of homes in leads to homes often becoming unsafe and even unlivable for homeowners and their families.

Biden-Harris administration announces $3M to help rural KY businesses save on energy costs

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Kentucky State Director Dr. Tom Carew today announced funding for 18 projects totaling over $3 million.

The projects, funded through the Rural Energy for America Program, will help recipient businesses save money by reducing energy costs through energy efficiency upgrades and energy generation systems.