U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development State Director Erin Oban today announced RD is investing nearly $600,000 in critical infrastructure to combat climate change across rural North Dakota.
“USDA Rural Development’s programs help hard-working families, small business owners, and individuals on fixed incomes save money by becoming more energy efficient,” said Oban. “It’s a win-win when we’re able to help people keep money in their pockets at the same time as reducing our collective impacts on the environment.”
In North Dakota:
The Ellendale Fire Protection District will use a $316,500 grant to purchase a fire pumper
truck. This will benefit the 2,154 residents of Ellendale and the surrounding area. The
current pumper truck is over 25 years old and has reached the end of its useful life. The
new truck will be equipped with updated technical and safety features.
James Ackerman will use a $101,326 grant to install a more efficient grain-drying
system. Ackerman operates a family farm, raising small grains near Devils Lake, North
Dakota. This project will save the business $24,646 per year and replace 443,580 kWh
(55 percent) per year, which is enough to power 41 homes.
Joseph Mauch will use a $13,654 grant to install a geothermal heating and cooling
system. Mauch operated a family farm, raising small grains near Mooreton, North
Dakota. This project will save the business $2,966 per year and will replace 49,438
kilowatt (kWh) hours (76 percent), which is enough electricity to power five homes.
1137 Mall LLC will use a $125,000 grant to install more energy efficient LED lighting
and HVAC systems. 1173 Mall LLC is a locally owned strip mall in Dickinson, North
Dakota. This project will save the business $25,966 per ear and replace 402,373 kilowatt
(kWh) hours (42 percent) per year, which is enough electricity to power 37 homes.
Benjamin James will use an $8,148 grant to install a 13.12 kW solar array system. James
operates a family farm near Kenmare, North Dakota. This project will save the business
$798 per year and replace 12,270 kWh (100 percent) per year, which is enough electricity
to power one home.
North Central Builders Inc. will use a $13,849 grant to install a 24.6 kW solar array
system. North Central Builders Inc. is a locally owned contracting business near Rugby,
North Dakota. This project will save the business $1,693 per year and replace 31,207
kWh (191 percent) per year, which is enough electricity to power three homes.
USDA News Release
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