{"id":20675,"date":"2024-10-10T13:07:06","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T17:07:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.merkley.senate.gov\/?p=20675"},"modified":"2024-10-10T13:07:58","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T17:07:58","slug":"wyden-merkley-salinas-announce-2-million-federal-investment-to-oregon-small-businesses-to-lower-energy-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.merkley.senate.gov\/es\/wyden-merkley-salinas-announce-2-million-federal-investment-to-oregon-small-businesses-to-lower-energy-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"Wyden, Merkley, Salinas Announce $2 Million Federal Investment to Oregon Small Businesses to Lower Energy Costs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Seven small businesses in Marion and Jefferson counties to benefit<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Washington D.C.\u2014<\/em><\/strong>U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley with U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas today announced a federal investment of more than $2 million to help lower energy costs for farmers and small businesses in Marion and Jefferson counties while reducing carbon emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cRural Oregonians are often on the frontlines of the fight against the climate crisis, whether that is combating wildfires, drought, or other extreme weather events caused by climate change,\u201d <strong>dijo Wyden.<\/strong> \u201cI applaud this federal investment that addresses this issue by supporting small Oregon businesses investing in becoming more climate resilient and reducing carbon emissions.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cOregon\u2019s small farms, ranches, and businesses know that leaning into renewable energy sources can help them significantly lower their energy costs, increase profits, and improve sustainability over the long run,\u201d <strong>said Merkley, who prioritized REAP funding when he previously served as the top Democrat on the Appropriations subcommittee that writes the agriculture funding bill. <\/strong>\u201cToo often, the upfront costs of making that switch often leave rural businesses stuck with outdated energy infrastructure and higher monthly bills. This federal funding from REAP is critical to help rural Oregon businesses in Jefferson and Marion counties overcome financial hurdles and realize energy-efficient projects that are good for both their pocketbook and the planet.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cI am proud to announce that five more rural businesses in Oregon\u2019s Sixth District have been selected for USDA\u2019s REAP program,\u201d <strong>dijo el representante Salinas. <\/strong>\u201cFederal partnership\u2014when combined with the relentless work ethic and ingenuity of rural Oregonians\u2014can be an incredible resource for our local farmers and small businesses. This funding will allow awardees to switch to renewable energy, helping them save money on utility bills while transitioning to clean energy. 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