Sustainable Bioenergy, Farms, and Forests - September 6, 2013

A weekly look at sustainable bioenergy, farm, and forest policy issues

 

September 6, 2013

 

Rural Energy Programs Up for Renewal: Reauthorization with Mandatory Funding Needed

The current Farm Bill extension expires September 30. Funding for most programs in the 2008 Farm Bill Energy Title ran out long ago - but not all. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced funding for hundreds of new projects across the country to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy under the Rural Energy for America Program. New reports document the importance of energy efficiency programs for rural homes and businesses. Will Congress reauthorize and fund sensible, successful, effective, win-win programs like these?

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Writer: Ned Stowe

 

 

 

 

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