Cleaner Greener Future (CGF), a Parsons-based renewable energy consultancy, announced this week its role in securing U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development grants for five local businesses as part of a $4.21 million initiative to empower rural small businesses and agricultural producers.
Successful grants were awarded to:
• Jock’s Nitch Inc. in Pittsburg: A grant of $50,668 for a 46.41-kilowatt solar photovoltaic system, expected to replace 97% of the company’s energy usage.
• Grow at Eden in Parsons: A grant of $54,885 for a 41.58-kilowatt solar photovoltaic system, anticipated to replace 115% of the child care facility’s energy usage.
• Carl’s Sales & Service in Thayer: A grant of $23,284 for a 21.56-kilowatt solar system, projected to replace nearly 100% of the company’s energy usage.
• Sunshine’s Diner in Thayer: A grant of $18,711 for a 17.32-kilowatt solar system, projected to replace nearly 90% of the restaurant’s energy usage.
• Cow Camp Inc. in Ramona: A grant of $19,656 for a 16.38-kilowatt solar system project to replace nearly 45% of the farm’s energy usage.
Clint Morris, owner at CGF, commented, “These grants are more than just financial aids; they’re investments in the heart of our rural communities. By significantly reducing operational costs, we’re not only helping businesses thrive but ensuring they continue to be the cornerstone of towns like ours.”
