San Juan, PR  2 de junio de 2025 – Nelson Albino hoy se juramentó como el nuevo director de USDA Rural Development para Puerto Rico.

El director Albino nacido en la ciudad de Mayaguez, curso estudios Universitarios en “King University” de Tennessee en Administración de Salud con estudios previos en “George Mason University” de Virginia. Ha trabajado en la industria de salud en diferentes roles ejecutivos. También sirve a nuestro país como voluntario en la Patrulla Aérea Civil.

Arizona Electric Power Cooperative, Inc proposes to construct Gas Turbine 5 and 6 for power generation in Cochise, AZ. Two 42-megawatt (MW) simple cycle gas turbines  ( the existing Apache Generating Station will be constructed and operated. 

Minnkota Power Cooperative proposes the construction of a CO2 storage facility and its infrastructure at the existing Milton R. Young coal-fired power plant in Oliver County, North Dakota The project consists of the carbon capture facility, a 0.5-mile-long CO2 flowline; Class VI injection wells (up to three); Class I disposal wells (up to two); one underground source of drinking water (USDW) monitoring well; and deep subsurface monitoring wells (up to two).

Washington D.C. May 27, 2025 – U.S.

Rural Development’s $1million investment will assist first responders in providing essential services for residents of Jones County

TRENTON, North Carolina-May 29, 2025- USDA Rural Development State Director Robert Hosford along with representatives from North Carolina Congressional offices and Jones County leadership participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new Jones County emergency medical services building in Trenton today.

WEST WENDOVER, Nev., May 28, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Nevada State Director Alida Ceballos recently represented the agency at the long-awaited dedication of the City of West Wendover Fire Station and Emergency Operations Center. USDA Rural Development was the primary funding partner for this project, providing an $8.9 million loan and a $200,000 grant through the Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program.

The Project is a proposed 2.5-megawatt solar photovoltaic facility located on a 20-acre parcel that has been previously disturbed for agriculture activities. The Project is located in the Ludlow Township, Allamakee County, Iowa.

Staff Assignment Name: Terry Czerwien
Project Submittal Date: 12/2/24
Project Approval Date: 5/27/25
DOE CE Applied: B5.16