USDA Rural Development offers renewable energy funding

Elizabeth Larson
Capital Press

With the push for renewable, alternative fuel sources continuing to grow rapidly, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development division is now taking applications for a series of renewable energy loans and grants.Chuck Clendenin, program director for USDA Rural Development's California business program, said the agency will offer $15.8 million in grants and $204 million in loan guarantees.

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