Welch Introduces Bill to Improve REAP Program for Small Farms and Businesses and Make it More Climate-Friendly
November 30, 2023
November 30, 2023
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Chair of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy, introduced the Rural Energy Equity Act to improve and authorize strong funding levels for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). The bill would make REAP more accessible for smaller rural businesses and farms and make the program more climate-friendly.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Chair of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy, introduced the Rural Energy Equity Act to improve and authorize strong funding levels for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). The bill would make REAP more accessible for smaller rural businesses and farms and make the program more climate-friendly.