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First REAP Deadline on Feb. 21

The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) helps agricultural producers and rural small businesses complete energy projects. Offering both grants and loan guarantees, REAP helps eligible applicants conduct energy audits and feasibility studies, install renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements.

The first deadline, for energy audits and for renewable energy development assistance, is Tuesday, February 21.

For more details, see the REAP NOFA in the January 20, 2012 Federal Register.

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More on Feeding Nine Billion People by 2050 - Don Hofstrand - January 2012
Can the World Feed Nine Billion People by 2050? - Don Hofstrand - November 2011
The Impact of a Renewable Electricity Standard and a Carbon Payment Program on the U.S. Agriculture and Forestry Sectors - Don Hofstrand - December 2010
The Rise of China's Clean Energy Industry - Don Hofstrand - November 2010
Electric Vehicles - How Close are they to Making Major Contributions to Greenhouse Gas and Petroleum Use Reductions? - Bob Wisner - October 2009
Ammonia as a Transportation Fuel - Don Hofstrand - May 2009

Information Files

Analyzing Regional Demand for Green Power – Survey Project How-To Manual; Survey Research Center (SRC), University of Wisconsin – River Falls; David Trechter and Shelley Hadley; November 2008.
Analyzing Regional Demand for Green Power – Western Wisconsin, Wisconsin Renewable Energy Survey Report; Shelly Hadley, David Trechter, James Janke, Denise Parks and Ramona Gunter; November 2008.
Biopower for Farmers and Ranchers – NREL
Bioproducts for Farmers and Ranchers – NREL
Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
Glossary of Energy Related Terms - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, USDOE.
Monthly Renewable Energy Review – Energy Information Administration.
Renewable Energy and Agriculture – Union of Concerned Scientists.
Renewable Energy – Mitigating Global Warming – Union of Concerned Scientists.

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