Tennessee Farmers Receive Federal Grants

Twenty Tennessee farms and businesses will receive more than $3.6 million in federal grants to support clean energy projects.

The projects include solar power installation and measures to improve energy efficiency. Combined, they are expected to generate or save enough electricity to power 415 homes annually, equating to thousands of dollars in savings for businesses.

The awards are part of 1,147 projects nationwide selected by the United States Department of Agriculture for investment through the Rural Energy for America Program. All 20 of Tennessee’s selected projects will receive grants.

The Tennessee awardees include seven farms, most of which support poultry operations in the state.