Rural Energy for America Program

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REAP. Application Process. Agency Documents: 1. ... Brandon Hoffman. Mount Vernon. 360-488-4841 [email protected].
Rural Energy for America Program Washington State Workshop Series

Grants and Loans: Installing renewable energy systems Energy efficiency improvements

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Agricultural Producers

REAP Agricultural Producer Definition Individual or Entity 51% of Gross Income from Ag Production Crops, Livestock, Forestry, Dairies Farm Schedules or Tax Returns

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Rural Small Businesses

REAP Rural Small Business Definition

“Rural” – Community less than 50,000 in population Also includes related metro areas “Small” – Meets SBA Small Business Size Standards For-Profit Businesses Cooperatives (501(c)(12)) Electric Utilities Tribal Corps

REAP REAP Renewable Energy Systems Solar Wind Small Hydroelectric Anaerobic Digesters Biomass Geothermal Wave/Ocean Power

REAP Energy Efficiency Improvements Lighting Heating Cooling Ventilation Fans Automated Controls Insulation

REAP Eligible Project Costs  Eligible Project Costs

 Ineligible Project Costs

Must be Post-Application

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Equipment Installation Professional Service Fees Permits, Licenses

EEI: • Construction • Facility Improvements • Retrofitting

Residential energy projects Pre-Application Expenses Vehicles Application Prep Fees Payment to the Applicant, Owner, Family

REAP REAP Grant Specifics Renewable Energy Systems Minimum Request

$2,500

Maximum Request

25% Eligible Cost $500,000

Energy Efficiency Improvements Minimum Request

$1,500

Maximum Request

25% Eligible Cost $250,000

REAP REAP-Guaranteed Loan USDA provides guaranty on commercial loan 75% of eligible project costs maximum 85% guarantee maximum Same project eligibility requirements Any lender can utilize Approach your local lender; provide my contact info

REAP Camano Island Coffee

REAP Samish Bay Cheese

REAP Farm Power Rexville

REAP Mahomet IGA Geothermal heat, energy efficient coolers & lighting • $198,600 Total Cost • $49,650 REAP Grant • $148,950 Commercial Loan 40% reduction in energy costs

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Rural Manufacturer

Grocery Store

Efficient Lighting System

Energy Efficient Cooler Doors

• $78,511 Total Cost • $19,695 REAP Grant

• $41,363 Total Cost • $8,827 REAP Grant

50% Savings on Lighting Bill

$500/Month Savings

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Environmental

If Breaking Ground, Consult RD Before

REAP Application Process Agency Documents: 1. REAP Application (RD 4280-3A, B, or C) 2. Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424 w/ C&D) 3. Representations re: Felony (AD 3030) 4. Request for Environmental Info (RD 1940-20) DUNS & SAM Registration – Only use official website – Always Free https://fedgov.dnb.com/webform https://www.sam.gov/

REAP Application Process

REAP Application Process Tax Returns (3 years if available) Contractor’s Bid/Proposal Proof of availability of match Energy assessment, historical usage (EEI) Environmental requirements if necessary Submit everything to local RD office Submit before deadline and ask for completeness review

REAP Deadlines Type of Applications Grants < $20,000 Smaller Pool of Funds, Less Competition

Date

Grants of any Size Guaranteed Loans

04/30/2018 Continuous

10/31/2017

Applications can be submitted anytime before the deadline

REAP Project Timeline Application

• Assemble Application • Submit to RD • RD Review/Confirm Completion

Scoring & Obligation

• RD Scores/Competes • Notification • Obligation Paperwork

Closing

• Construction • Completion Proof • Disburse Grant

REAP Scoring Considerations Percent of Energy Use Replaced/Saved: More = Better Payback Time: Quicker = Better First-Time REAP Applicant Priority for Socially-Disadvantaged, Veterans

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Questions?

Specialist

Location

Phone

Email

Yakima

509-367-8565

[email protected]

Randy Baird

Yakima

509-367-8562

[email protected]

Carlotta Donisi

Olympia

360-704-7724

[email protected]

Brandon Hoffman

Mount Vernon

360-488-4841

[email protected]

Jeff Peterson

Olympia

360-704-7729

[email protected]

REAP Roni Baer

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