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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Director for Kansas Rural Development Christy Davis today announced that Rural Development is funding 54 projects to generate clean energy and improve energy efficiency in Kansas. The $5,883,731 in investments aremade through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).
“Expanding clean energy production benefits working families and small businesses in Kansas,” Davis said. “These projects are strengthening our energy independence and helping rural small businesses take control of their energy needs.”
Today’s announcement is part of a larger national announcement that includes projects in 41 other states and three territories. The details of the north central Kansas projects are:
1. Shree Jay Ginesh LLC (Salina) - A $176,973 grant for a 198.22 kW solar system. Estimated to replace 851,805 kWh annually, enough to power 78 homes.
2. Bravo Charlie Properties LLC (Salina) - A $57,824 grant for a 29 kW solar system. Estimated to generate 39,377 kWh per year, powering three homes.
3. American Hotels LLC (Salina) - A $78,740 grant for a 74.2 kW solar system. Expected to replace 112,273 kWh annually, powering 10 homes.
4. McShares Inc. (Salina) - A $450,000 grant for a 450 kW solar array. Estimated to replace 618,961 kWh per year, powering 57 homes.
5. HABCO Inc. (Salina) - A $122,500 grant for a 140 kW solar array. Estimated to replace 182,785 kWh annually, powering 16 homes.
6. I & I Enterprise LLC (Salina) - A $215,000 grant for 84 kW and 100 kW solar arrays. Estimated to replace 201,943 kWh annually, enough to power 19 homes.
7. Schwartz Farms Inc. (Longford) - A $90,388 grant to replace heat lamps with heat mats. Expected to save 202,326 kWh annually, powering 18 homes.