Energy Efficiency Grants Awarded to Two Local Businesses
A pair of Tomahawk businesses will receive Federal Grant funding to help improve their energy efficiency. Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa announced on Wednesday the 24th that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is funding 19 clean energy projects to lower energy bills, expand access to domestic biofuels and create jobs and new market opportunities for Wisconsin farmers, small business owners and agricultural producers.
As a result, Daigle Brothers located at 727 Southgate Dr., Tomahawk, will use a $341,850.00 grant to install a small solar electric array. USDA said the project is expected to save the business $24,463.00 per year, replacing 437,991 kilowatt hours – 100% of the business’s energy use – per year, enough energy to power 40 homes.
Additionally, Foley’s Forest Products LLC, N11541 Roberts Rd., Tomahawk, will receive a $29,880.00 grant to be used to install a small solar electric array. The array is expected to save the business $3,637.00 per year.
REAP dollars were also allocated to projects in Merrill, Wausau, Hayward, Rice Lake and other Wisconsin communities.