USDA funds 68 feasibility studies of renewable energy projects

In Washington, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA Rural Development has selected for funding 68 study grants nationwide to determine the feasibility of renewable energy projects.  The grants cover all five regions identified by the Secretary in his October speech to the National Press Club. The regions include the Northeast, Central/East, Southeast (including Hawaii), West and Pacific Northwest (including Alaska). In all, studies will be funded in 27 states and the Western Pacific. Funding is made available through the Rural Energy for America Program under the 2008 Farm Bill.

The complete list of winners are here.